The Crypto Executive Order- What Comes Next
John and Glen unpack the Biden Administration’s Executive Order on digital assets, and its likely effects on the crypto industry and credit unions’ growing support of Bitcoin and other digital coins- alt and stable.
Credit Unions’ Financial Lifeline to Ukraine
Glen gathers important perspectives from key first responders in the credit union movement’s efforts to aid Ukraine: the Ukrainian Selfreliance Credit Union’s Anatoli Murha, CUNA Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan, and the World Council of Credit Unions’ head of advocacy Andrew Price. Also, a first look at President Biden’s crypto Executive Order.
A Dip in the Snark Tank
John and Glen hold court with Cornerstone Advisors Chief Research Officer Ron Shevlin about Google’s unsettled payment strategy and a divergence of opinion on banking opportunities in the metaverse. Also, John tours Chase’s new virtual branch (and pets a tiger).
Charting a Glide Path to the Cloud
Jack Henry CEO Dave Foss joins Glen to elaborate on his company’s newly unveiled technology strategy and its unbundling of the core. Also- what does Tony Gwynn have to do with venture capital?
Getting Paid. Period.
Christine Barry shares new Aite-Novarica research on business payment attitudes, Mark Johnson discusses Deluxe’s newly minted Q2 partnership, and Glen recaps other highlights and takeaways from Deluxe Exchange- including Peloton’s role in the Metaverse and TransUnion’s take on the narrowing refi window.
Crypto Strategy = Banking Strategy
Glen speaks with NCR’s President of Digital Banking Doug Brown about the firm’s recent acquisition of cryptocurrency software provider LibertyX, its role in a full-suite digital banking offering, and “skating to where the puck is going to be.” Also, more CBDC fun and FedNow floats a trial balloon.
Small Credit Unions Bucking the Trend
StagePoint Federal Credit Union’s Tyler Valentine discusses his journey from teller to CEO and opportunities for small credit unions to tap into growth. Also, Glen recaps the latest developments in the never-boring world of cryptocurrency.
Keeping it Real in the Metaverse
Glen speaks with Bonifii CEO John Ainsworth about the clear need for member authentication in today’s and tomorrow’s digital worlds, and a fascinating Metaverse opportunity for credit unions. Also- the Fed nudges the CBDC ball forward, Amazon backs down and SPACs melt down.
Fed Report Advances the CBDC Conversation (a little)
The Federal Reserve’s long-promised report on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) finally arrived last week- and it could serve as a Rorschach test separating the supporters from the skeptics.
John Just Got Back from CES- and Boy Is His Robot Tired
John shares highlights from his time on the floor at CES, including a big week for robots and a glimpse into the not-too-distant future of embedded finance and the metaverse. Also an assist from James Corden, a Boring tunnel, and a prescient Second Life reference.