The Biggest Stories of 2021
ntech and credit union landscape during 2021, it quickly became clear how fast our world has been spinning.
BIG Experts, Big Stories
John and Glen dissect the biggest stories impacting the fintech, credit union and crypto worlds in 2021.
Fintechs Re-Writing the Rulebook
Glen speaks with the founders of three bold startups- Renofi, Silvur and SocialEquity- with fresh approaches to key financial services challenges.
The Great Resignation – Be Careful What You Wish For
Another week, another befuddling batch of employment numbers. In November my home state of Georgia set an all-time record low unemployment rate of 3.1%. Several others aren’t far behind. In normal times, this would be seen as cause for celebration.
Thanksgiving Hangover Edition
John and Glen update their annual tradition, trading thoughts on what they’ve been grateful for (from a fintech perspective- mostly) over a busy 2021.
An Eyebrow Raising Title
John and Glen interview futurist and author Brett King about his new book, “The Rise of Technosocialism,” how the pandemic prompted him to re-write the first half, and why moderates shouldn’t be scared off by its title.
Money 20/20’s Journey into DeFi
Glen chats with a trio of Founder/CEOs from the hallways of Money 20/20- MetalPay’s Marshall Hayner, SnapCheck’s Ken Kruszka and Honeycomb Credit’s George Cook. Also, Glen violates the first rule of Fintech Fight Club.
The PAX Terminal Controversy- Small Market Share, Big Headache?
While attending Money 20/20 last week I received a text from a colleague asking if I’d heard rumors about PAX terminals being pulled by a payment processor. At first I thought it might have been a typo, but soon enough I began hearing corroboration in the conference hallways. But the story got even juicier- the FBI had raided PAX’s Jacksonville warehouse.
Bound By the Supply Chain
John and Glen discuss how today’s supply chain headaches could cause longer-term credit union migraines. Also- a new ETF drives a Bitcoin price record, and debating whether to pay ransomware demands.
Big Tech’s Banking Incursion Isn’t Over
John and Glen begin by dissecting Google Checking, and somehow end up on Buy Now Pay Later and Sam’s Club. Also- Mr. Bitcoin’s wild ride.