Podcasts about cross border payments

Join FPC Executive Director Reed Luhtanen as he goes off the rails with Chris Harmse of BVNK. Reed and Chris talk about stablecoins and cross border payments as well as Chris's affinity to adrenaline-pumping sports.

In this episode of India FinTech Diaries, we sit down with Sanjay Tripathy, Co-Founder & CEO of BRISKPE, to explore how they're solving one of the most complex challenges faced by Indian MSMEs—cross-border B2B payments. From opaque processes and costly fees to regulatory hurdles, cross-border trade remains a daunting space for exporters and service providers alike.Sanjay shares the BRISKPE origin story, their mobile-first approach, and how the team is building a future-ready, regulation-first cross-border platform trusted by MSMEs across India.Key Highlights:

Despite an interconnected and increasingly digitalised world, a historical black cloud has been hanging over an area of finance relied upon by institutions, retail and a billion people associated with migrant work: Cross-border payments.Domestic money transfer has seen a dramatic overhaul due to the digital revolution of recent years. But sending money internationally is a whole different ball game. Each country operates their own payment systems at varying levels of technological maturity and regulation. Due to this, historically, sending money has been both time consuming and costly, whether that is B2B, B2C or C2C.There has been improvements over the last few years, yet the industry still has some work to do. In this episode of The Next Five, Pratik Khowala, Global Head of Transfer Solutions at Mastercard discusses how scale and collaboration can solve some of the key challenges. Emanuela Saccarola, Head of Cross-Border Payments at Citi delves into the B2B landscape, echoes the need for industry collaboration and discusses the increasingly relevant role of digital assets. Josh Gordon-Blake, EVP and GM, MGO at MoneyGram highlights the importance of remittances to the global economy and what an overhaul of the payments system can do for millions of people. Sources: FT resources, Deloitte, IFAD, World Bank, Mastercard, Deutsche Bank, ECB, FSB, The Payments Association.This content is paid for by Mastercard and is produced in partnership with the Financial Times' Commercial Department. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This evening, we dive into market movements with Exness, speak to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure about a new office opening in the Middle East, Verto discusses the need to modernise cross-border payments to capitalise on SA's global trade potential, Standard Bank gives us insight into payment solutions ahead of the Easter weekend, and we chat to a locally-made luggage brand, Thandana, on its expansive offering. SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live stream

Stephen Grootes speaks to Cornelius Coetzee, Country Manager for Verto South Africa, about the impact of trade wars and global economic shifts on cross-border payments, as well as the implications of the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) new regulations for the industry. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.Thank you for listening to The Money Show podcast.Listen live - The Money Show with Stephen Grootes is broadcast weekdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) on 702 and CapeTalk. There’s more from the show at www.themoneyshow.co.za Subscribe to the Money Show daily and weekly newslettersThe Money Show is brought to you by Absa. Follow us on:702 on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to ELI! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of cross-border payments with Anand Balaji, co-founder of XFlow, a cutting-edge fintech startup solving India's B2B payment challenges. From his early days in engineering to shaping Amazon India's launch and leading Stripe's India operations, Anand shares his journey of building a global payment infrastructure that's fast, transparent, and trusted by thousands of businesses. ---### **

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The growing use of stablecoins in cross-border payments is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from Deus X Pay (DXP) Maria Heraty, CFO, and Richard Crook, the company's CEO. Topics of discussion include: DXP; growing use and adoption of the blockchain in mainstream finance; use of stablecoins for cross-border payments; and regulatory complexity. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

In this episode of India FinTech Diaries, we explore the complexities of cross-border payments with Movin Jain, co-founder of Skydo. Skydo has been at the forefront of simplifying global transactions for Indian businesses, providing seamless B2B payment solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across various sectors. Movin shares insights on how Skydo is breaking down the barriers of traditional banking, making international payments faster, cheaper, and more transparent.Key Highlights:

Join FPC Executive Director Reed Luhtanen as he goes off the rails with Yamini Sagar  CEO and Founder of Instarails. Reed and Yamini talk about the market for cross border payments, how Yamini is working to enhance the user experience in that space, and their respective go-to karaoke songs.

How did a home baker and former banker build herself a successful business hawking her delicious macarons and other baked gems? Howie Lim speaks to the founder of Annabella Patisserie to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. This episode is brought to you by WorldFirst. Highlights: 01:34 The biggest challenges with cross-border payments 02:46 How challenges can be tackled 04:47 Navigating the current volatile environment 07:22 Solutions can be bespoke 08:21 Annabella Patisserie’s story 10:31 The road ahead with WorldFirst More about: WorldFirst's competitive pricing How to Source and Pay to China with ease through WorldFirst's solutions Getting first dibs on WorldFirst's happenings round the clock --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Annabella Sonwelly, founder, Annabella Patisserie Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Correspondents: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did a home baker and former banker build herself a successful business hawking her delicious macarons and other baked gems? Howie Lim speaks to the founder of Annabella Patisserie to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. This episode is brought to you by WorldFirst. Highlights: 01:34 The biggest challenges with cross-border payments 02:46 How challenges can be tackled 04:47 Navigating the current volatile environment 07:22 Solutions can be bespoke 08:21 Annabella Patisserie’s story 10:31 The road ahead with WorldFirst More about: WorldFirst's competitive pricing How to Source and Pay to China with ease through WorldFirst's solutions Getting first dibs on WorldFirst's happenings round the clock --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Annabella Sonwelly, founder, Annabella Patisserie Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Correspondents: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About this EpisodeDexter Cousins talks with Tristan Dakin, Country Manager at Wise on the Fintech Chatter Podcast. They chat about the innovative solutions Wise provides in the payments technology space and the complexities of instant payments. Tristan speaks about the company's growth and the challenges of operating in a highly regulated environment.He shares insights into Wise's culture, the importance of transparency in financial services, and the future of fintech in Australia.About WiseWise launched in 2011 making international money transfers cheap, fair, and simple their vision. Today, their multi-currency account helps millions of customers and businesses manage their money globally.Their story started in London with Taavet (paid in Euro's) & Kristo (paid in Pounds) solving the issue of making money in one country but needing to meet payment commitments in their home country. Expensive fees and bad exchange rates led them to make a simple workaround. Taavet would pay Kristo's mortgage in Estonia and Kristo would pay him back in pounds.No waiting, no stress, and no extra cost, they quickly realised that they had hit upon a great idea and TransferWise was born. They have since added a multi-currency account, a debit card, and a business account, and changed their name to Wise.About TristanTristan joined Wise in 2020, and since 2022, has been leading Wise in ANZ as Country Manager. Before joining Wise, Tristan worked in the financial services industry, including Lombard Securities in the UK.He is skilled in FX, Banking, Management, Financial Markets, Trading, Structured Products and Derivatives, and Financial Risk.Key TakewaysWise aims to build the best way for people to move money globally.The company focuses on transparency in fees and payment processes.Instant payments are achieved through advanced technology and infrastructure.Wise's growth has been significant, with millions of active customers.The complexity of regulatory compliance is a major challenge for fintechs.Tristan's background in financial services shaped his approach at Wise.The culture at Wise emphasises autonomy and problem-solving.Australia's fintech landscape is evolving, with increasing competition.Regulatory changes could enhance transparency in the financial sector.Wise is committed to empowering customers and improving financial services.Chapters00:00    Introduction to Fintech Chatter and Wise01:15      Wise's Mission and Products03:27     Challenges of Cross-Border Payments07:09     The Complexity of Instant Payments09:10     Wise's Growth and Market Presence10:54     Wise's Centralised Infrastructure and Competitive Advantage12:32      Australia's Unique Remittance Landscape13:18      Tristan's Background and Attraction to Wise16:25     The Role of Country Manager at Wise17:55      Inspiration and Motivation in Fintech19:43     Cohesion and Culture at WISE26:51      Navigating the FinTech Landscape in Australia30:18     The Future of FinTech: Trends and Innovations38:36     Download the Wise AppSend us a textSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Episode Topic In this insightful episode, Kevin Rosenquist welcomes Rufei Qian, CEO of NihaoPay, a company revolutionizing cross-border payments by bridging the gap between global merchants and Chinese consumers. They explore critical topics like regulatory challenges in entering the Chinese market, adapting to cultural differences, and the evolving trends in consumer behavior. Rufei shares how Chinese consumers have shifted towards local brands and the widespread adoption of digital wallets, contrasting it with Western reliance on credit cards. The discussion highlights the transformative impact of technology on global transactions and the unique opportunities in cross-border commerce. Lessons You'll Learn Discover actionable strategies for navigating the complexities of China's regulatory landscape while delivering a seamless user experience. Rufei delves into how merchants can adapt to the distinct consumer habits in China, such as the mobile-first approach and preference for digital wallets like Alipay and WeChat Pay. Learn how innovation, a global-local strategy, and talent development drive success in the fintech space. Gain insights into the potential of blockchain in payments and how AI can complement, rather than disrupt, established industries. About Our Guest Rufei Qian is the visionary CEO of NihaoPay, a leader in cross-border payments that connects global merchants with Chinese consumers. With over a decade of expertise in fintech, Rufei has spearheaded innovative solutions that simplify transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance and cultural adaptability. Her leadership has driven NihaoPay's groundbreaking initiatives, including a new card issuing platform tailored for seamless global shopping. Rufei is a passionate advocate for using technology to enhance financial ecosystems and foster meaningful connections between diverse markets. Topics Covered This episode dives into how global merchants can navigate China's regulatory landscape, highlighting key challenges and strategies for compliance. Rufei sheds light on evolving consumer trends, including the rise of digital wallets and the shift toward local brands in Chinese markets. She also explores the transformative role of technological innovations, such as AI and blockchain, in shaping the future of payments. Additionally, Rufei discusses NihaoPay's latest initiative, a card issuing platform designed to simplify cross-border transactions for global consumers. The conversation concludes with insights into cultural and operational shifts, emphasizing the importance of innovation, localization, and talent development in driving growth

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Sergio Fogel's entrepreneurial journey is a testament to the power of adaptability, resilience, and innovation. Born in Uruguay and later traversing the world for education and business, Sergio has built and scaled multiple ventures. The latest venture is dLocal, a fintech unicorn valued at $18 billion at its peak. It has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Alkeon Capital, General Atlantic, Tiger Global Management, and D1 Capital Partners.

This week, we discuss BTC's continuing march to $100k and the impact of leverage on price. We also take a deep dive into what has made MicroStrategy one of the best-performing stocks since 2020. In addition, we chat about the latest $50 billion valuation of Elon Musk's xAI, achieved in just 16 months. Lastly, we cover Mastercard and JPMorgan's integration of payment networks using blockchain and spotlight the top ten crypto movers post-election in the chart of the week. Remember To Stay Current! To learn more, visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital. To speak to a team member or sign up for additional content, please email mcdigital@morgancreekcap.com  

In this episode of Decentralize, host Robert Baggs sits down with Jovi Overo, managing director of BaaS at Unlimit, to discuss the latest trends in Web3 payments. Learn about the rise of crypto cards and how they're changing the game, along with all the other challenges and opportunities in this exciting space.This episode of Decentralize is brought to you by Cointelegraph and Unlimit. It was hosted by Robert Baggs and produced by Savannah Fortis with post-production by Elena Volkova (Hatch Up). Follow this episode's host, Robert Baggs, on X at @rkbaggs. Follow today's guest, Jovi Overo, on X at @JoviOvero. Check out Cointelegraph at cointelegraph.com.Check out Unlimit at unlimit.com(0:00) Introduction(1:02) Jovi's Background and Unlimit's Mission(4:37) The Rise of Crypto Cards(6:58) The Benefits of Crypto Cards(9:11) Unlimit's Services and Ideal Clients(12:59) Regulatory Challenges and Compliance(17:44) Security Concerns and User Education(27:26) The Future of Crypto Cards(29:13) The Power of Cross-Border Payments(34:05) ConclusionIf you like what you heard, rate us and leave a review!The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants' alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast's participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

We're Back!  We are kicking off our return to the mic with a deep dive into Cross-Border payment trends with Karuna Kathir from Finzly. Why is the space growing so aggressively and what impact did COVID have on international money movement volumes? Find out in the latest episode of the PayCLT Payments Hub podcast. Connect with the speakers on LinkedIn:Scott HarkeyKaruna KathirLearn more about the featured companies:EndavaPayCLTFinzly

Stephen Grootes speaks to Richard Porter, FNB's Foreign Exchange Solutions CEO, about First National Bank joining BankservAfrica's Transactions Cleared on an Immediate Basis platform, enabling real-time cross-border payments across Southern Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're celebrating the 100th episode with the return of Ramana Kumar, CEO of Magnati! Ramana first joined us in Season 1, and now he's back to share how Magnati has evolved into a leading cloud-based payments company.In this special episode, we explore the shift to tech-driven payments, the rise of embedded finance, cross-border payment challenges in the MENA region, the role of CBDCs, and the potential of stablecoins in transaction banking. Plus, how Magnati is navigating the regulatory landscape across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Our website

Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where this week Herwig Konings and Kyle Sonlin cover the industry leading headlines and market movements, including Fidelity, State Street, and more preparing their money market funds! Company of the Week - Herwig: Ethena Company of the Week - Kyle: Anduro    = Stay in touch via our Social Media = Kyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylesonlin/  Herwig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herwigkonings/ Nico: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicopantelis/  Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarraza/  Opinion articles, interviews, and more: https://medium.com/security-token-group  Find the video edition of this episode on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stmtvofficial    The Market Movements   $4 Trillion+ State Street to Launch Tokenized Money Market Fund: https://cardanofeed.com/state-street-push-into-tokenization-to-modernize-finance-910   Fidelity Prepares to Join Tokenized Money Market Fund Without a Blockchain: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/fidelity-plans-first-fund-that-may-use-blockchain   First French Tokenized Money Market Fund Using a Public Blockchain: https://www.marketsmedia.com/first-ucits-money-market-fund-tokenised-on-public-blockchain/   WisdomTree Prime Debit Card Now Also Funded by Money Market Fund: Earn-Until-You-Spend: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241009422564/en/WisdomTree-Prime%C2%AE-Unveils-New-Earn-Until-You-Spend-Functionality-with-Money-Market-Fund   Marathon's Anduro Tokenizes Whiskey: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/10/07/bitcoin-miner-marathons-anduro-unveils-tokenization-platform-starts-with-whiskey/   SALCO Acquires $9 Million $GEMS from Limitless: https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/salco-acquires-usd-9-million-of-limitless-gems-leveraging-everest-s-ecosystem-of-custody-tokenization-infrastructure-1033829413   SteelCoin Becomes First Security Token on Crypto Exchange Bitpanda: https://www.bitpanda.com/en/prices/security-tokens/steelcoin-steel   Estate Protocol Launches New Property in Dubai Marina: https://www.estateprotocol.com/property/dubaiep9A   Sphinx and Truflation Partner for RWA Perpetuals: https://www.coinspeaker.com/truflation-power-sphinx-defi-rwa/   Ethena Announces $46M Reserve Fund Allocations: BlackRock, Mountain Protocol, Superstate, Sky: https://crypto.news/ethena-to-invest-46m-reserve-fund-in-tokenized-assets/   Archax and Assetera to Offer Tokenized Assets in Respective Jurisdictions: https://cointelegraph.com/news/archax-assetera-partnership-tokenized-funds   ABN AMRO Taps Clearstream for Tokenized Commercial Paper: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/martijn-siebrand_blockchain-cbdc-digitalassets-activity-7249002872795783168-zZMO   More Tokenized Bonds on Public Blockchain From ECB Trials: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/ecb-dlt-settlement-trials-helabas-wibank-issues-registered-bond-on-public-blockchain/   The Token Debrief Ripple Custody Platform Adds Tokenization, DEX, and Compliance Features for Institutions and FinTechs: https://financefeeds.com/ripple-adds-tokenization-features-for-banks-and-fintech-firms/   Hex Trust and Clearpool Launch RWA-Focused Blockchain, Powered by USDX Stablecoin/ Gas Token: https://thefintechtimes.com/hex-trust-and-clearpool-launch-ozean-a-new-blockchain-for-real-world-asset-yield/   Brevan Howard Digital Integrates JPM Coin for Cross-Border Payments: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/brevan-howard-digital-starts-using-jp-morgans-jpm-coin-for-dlt-payments/   Xalts Integrates Polygon for RWA Cloud Tokenization Platform: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/10/08/2959400/0/en/Xalts-onboards-Polygon-on-its-enterprise-grade-RWA-tokenization-platform-for-financial-institutions.html   Bankhaus Scheich's Tradias is Awarded BaFin Trading License, Closes Series A: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/tradias-bankhaus-scheichs-digital-asset-arm-lands-bafin-license-series-a/   FCX Receives Two Licenses from Australian Regulators to Operate Tokenized Securities Exchange:  https://www.cointrust.com/market-news/fcx-secures-licenses-for-blockchain-based-unlisted-securities-exchange   Coinbase to Delist Stablecoins Without E-Money License in EU by December: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/10/04/coinbase-to-delist-unauthorized-stablecoins-in-eu-by-december/   Brazilian Central Bank to Expand Drex CBDC for DeFi and Tokenization: https://coingeek.com/brazil-explores-tokenization-defi-with-drex-cbdc/   Littio Migrates from Ethereum to Avalanche for RWA Yield Pots' Scalability: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/10/09/latam-bank-littio-ditches-ethereum-for-avalanche-as-demand-for-rwa-vaults-grows/   ECB's Piero Cipollone Proposes European Continental Ledger: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ecb-unified-blockchain-ledger-digital-assets-europe = Check out our Companies = Security Token Group: http://securitytokengroup.com/   Security Token Advisors: http://www.securitytokenadvisors.com/   Security Token Market: https://stm.co  InvestReady: https://www.investready.com   ⏰ TABLE OF CONTENTS ⏰ 0:16 Introduction 1:27 Market Movements 26:51 The Token Debrief 38:32 Companies of The Week: Ethena and Anduro

Join Leana Ferguson, Payment Sales and Relationship Manager for Financial Institutions at J.P. Morgan, as she delves into the future of cross-border payments with Vijay Lulla, EMEA Head of Cross-Currency Payments at J.P. Morgan. This episode expands on the Payments Unbound series, available on jpmorgan.com, exploring the challenges and technological advancements shaping the landscape of cross-border transactions. From the complexities of real-time payments across 195 countries to the transformative potential of blockchain technology, Leana and Vijay discuss the current state and future prospects of global payments. Discover how innovations like tokenized commercial bank deposits, virtual accounts, and APIs are paving the way for a more efficient, secure, and transparent payment ecosystem.   Learn more about cross-border payments here: https://www.jpmorgan.com/payments/payments-unbound/volume-3/cross-border-payment-modernization   Sources: How many countries are there in the world? (2024) - Total & List | Worldometer (worldometers.info) https://www.volt.io/real-time-payments-world-map/ Cross-border payment modernization | J.P. Morgan (jpmorgan.com) Bridging ASEAN through regional payment connectivity | UOB Insights (uobgroup.com) PayNow Singapore (abs.org.sg) Project Nexus to transform global payments, going live in 2026 - The Asian Banker Project Nexus: enabling instant cross-border payments (bis.org) Terms and conditions of use (bis.org)   The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of J.P. Morgan, its affiliates, or its employees. The information set forth herein has been obtained or derived from sources believed to be reliable. Neither the author nor J.P. Morgan makes any representations or warranties as to the information's accuracy or completeness.  The information contained herein has been provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, advice or recommendation, to make any investment decisions or purchase any financial instruments, and may not be construed as such. © 2024 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Deposits held in non-U.S. branches are not FDIC insured.  Non-deposit products are not FDIC insured. The statements herein are confidential and proprietary and not intended to be legally binding. Not all products and services are available in all geographical areas. Visit jpmorgan.com/paymentsdisclosure for further disclosures and disclaimers related to this content.  

Imran and Qiao sat with Nic Carter to discuss stablecoin adoption and Operation Chokepoint 2.0.No BS crypto insights for founders.Timestamps(00:00) Intro(01:10) Nic Carter's Fights(03:19) Operation Chokepoint 2.0(09:38) SBV(21:57) Who's Really Behind of All This?(24:51) What's The Real Threat?(25:43) Scenarios That Could Happen Post-Election(27:21) How Nic Sees Banking Infra(31:45) Innovation Pushed Outside of the US(37:18) Stablecoin Report(44:30) Surprising Survey Results(48:32) India's Low Stablecoin Penetration(49:41) Stablecoin Report cont.(53:28) Different Causes for Stablecoin Adoption(55:35) Banks Running to Provide Support for Stablecoins(56:48) Where Are the Assets that Underlies USDT?(58:04) USDT vs. USDC(01:00:50) Stablecoin Adoption Among 18-24-Year-Olds(01:02:46) Cross-Border Payments(01:04:43) Small and Medium-Sized Businesses(01:09:30) Crypto Trading Related vs. Payment Related Percentage on Stablecoins(01:12:09) Five Perspectives on Stablecoins(01:17:30) Products/Startups Nic Would Like to See Use Stablecoins(01:21:52) Final ThoughtsFive Perspectives on Stablecoins - https://medium.com/@nic__carter/five-perspectives-on-stablecoins-5bc20076270aNic Carter Twitter/X: https://x.com/nic__carterSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3N675w3Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3snLsxUWebsite: https://goodgamepod.xyzTwitter: https://twitter.com/goodgamepodxyzWeb3 Founders:Apply to Alliance: https://alliance.xyzAlliance Twitter: https://twitter.com/alliancedaoDISCLAIMER: The views expressed herein are personal to the speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any other person or entity. Discussions and answers to questions are intended as generalized, non-personalized information. Nothing herein should be construed or relied upon as investment, legal, tax, or other advice.

Travis Hill is the Vice Chairman of the FDIC Board of Directors, and he joins David on Macro Musings to talk about discount window and bank liquidity, receivership funding, and the tokenization of financial assets. Specifically, David and Travis also discuss the push for pre-positioning at the discount window, how the FDIC funds receiverships, the impact of tokenization on the future of banking, and much more.   Transcript for this week's episode.   Travis's FDIC profile   David Beckworth's Twitter: @DavidBeckworth Follow us on Twitter: @Macro_Musings   Check out our new AI chatbot: the Macro Musebot! Join the new Macro Musings Discord server!   Join the Macro Musings mailing list! Check out our Macro Musings merch!   Related Links:   *Reflections on Bank Regulatory and Resolution Issues* – Remarks by Vice Chairman Travis Hill at the American Enterprise Institute   *Banking's Next Chapter? Remarks on Tokenization and Other Issues* – Remarks by Vice Chairman Travis Hill at the Mercatus Center   Timestamps:   (00:00:00) – Intro   (00:02:36) – The Unique Role of the FDIC and the Vice Chair   (00:10:58) – The Push for Pre-Positioning at the Discount Window   (00:20:19) – Addressing the Current Issues Relating to the Discount Window   (00:28:44) – How Does the FDIC Fund Receiverships?   (00:35:41) – Breaking Down the Federal Financing Bank   (00:40:10) – Discount Window Stigma and Uncollateralized Fed Funding   (00:45:44) – Tokenization and Its Impact on the Future of Banking and Cross-Border Payments   (00:54:40) – Outro

Shownotes & Key topics discussed: Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Daumantas Dvilinskas, CEO & Co-Founder of TransferGo, a money transfer platform that has raised over $125 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: Long-term Focus: TransferGo's 12-year journey has been defined by a commitment to solving the complexities of cross-border payments, a challenge that Daumantas recognized as a young entrepreneur. Innovation Through Partnership: The company's success lies in building a "network of networks," partnering with local financial institutions to bypass traditional international settlement systems like SWIFT. Regulatory Hurdles: Navigating regulatory landscapes and securing necessary licenses was a significant early challenge, especially when dealing with banks that were hesitant to work with a new and unproven company. Community Trust: TransferGo's marketing strategy focuses on building trust within migrant communities, emphasizing referral-based growth and strong brand credibility. Strategic Market Entry: The company's early entry into emerging markets like Ukraine, driven by a gut feeling rather than existing data, has paid off significantly, making it the largest digital money transfer service in the region. Expansion Lessons: Daumantas reflected on the challenges of segment expansion, particularly into business clients, which required a different organizational culture and strategy than consumer-focused efforts.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co  

For the third episode of the 2024 Journeys to Treasury podcast series, Ben Poole, TMI, is joined by special guests Clare Rowley, Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF), and Séverine Le Blévennec, Aliaxis, to discuss the Legal Entity Identifier's (LEI's) role in financial services, and, in particular, how it impacts and benefits corporate treasurers. Our guests highlight key use cases for the LEI in payments, uncover how to navigate the challenges of integration, and share insight into global pilot projects undertaken by GLEIF.

Josh Lipsky is the senior director of the Atlantic Council's GeoEconomics Center. Josh joins David on Macro Musings to talk about the tools of financial statecraft, how they have evolved over the years, and their implications for digital currencies moving forward. Specifically, David and Josh also discuss how financial statecraft would be applied to a possible conflict with China, the current state of the cross-border payments system, the future of wholesale CBDC in the US, and much more.   Transcript for this week's episode.   Josh's Twitter: @joshualipsky Josh's Atlantic Council profile   David Beckworth's Twitter: @DavidBeckworth Follow us on Twitter: @Macro_Musings   Check out our new AI chatbot: the Macro Musebot! Join the new Macro Musings Discord server!   Join the Macro Musings mailing list! Check out our Macro Musings merch!   Related Links:   *Sanctioning China in a Taiwan Crisis: Scenarios and Risks* by Charlie Vest, Agatha Kratz, Juliana Bouchaud, Josh Lipsky, Kimberly Donovan, Charles Lichfield, and Niels Graham.   *The Geopolitical Imperative to Upgrade the Dollar* by Jordan Bleicher and Josh Lipsky   *Stablecoins and National Security: Learning the Lessons of Eurodollars* by Timothy Massad   Timestamps:   (00:00:00) – Intro   (00:04:02) – The Russia Sanctions as an Example of Financial Statecraft   (00:10:14) – The Financing of the Russia-Ukraine War   (00:14:08) – The Delicacy of Legal Precedents and the REPO Act   (00:19:10) – Breaking Down the Tools of Financial Statecraft   (00:22:08) – Applying Financial Statecraft to a Possible China Conflict   (00:28:52) – Cross-border Payments and the Global Status of the US Dollar   (00:34:05) – Breaking Down the Development and Geopolitical Importance of mBridge   (00:38:34) – The Future and Importance of Wholesale CBDC in the US   (00:43:28) – Private Sector Alternatives to CBDCs   (00:45:05) – Where is the CBDC Conversation Headed?   (00:49:25) – Closing Thoughts: The 80th Anniversary of Bretton Woods and the Future of Dollar Dominance   (00:52:48) – Outro

Join us in this engaging podcast episode where we discuss the long-awaited repayments to Mt. Gox creditors and the potential implications for the market.We also delve into the selling pressure from the German government and Canadian pension funds, shedding light on the global economic landscape and the role of Bitcoin in financial systems.Timestamps: 00:00:14 - Sam's Problems with Airlines00:02:04 - Mt. Gox Repayments and Bitcoin Price Impact00:06:35 - Mt. Gox Recovery and Bitcoin Loss00:09:39 - Mt. Gox Claims and Bankruptcy Firms00:11:58 - Jed McCaleb's History and Mt. Gox Involvement00:16:56 - Buying Mt. Gox Bankruptcy Claims00:20:34 - Mt. Gox Claims Sold to Firms and Potential Selling Pressure00:23:01 - German Government Selling Bitcoin Holdings00:25:27 - Canadian Pension Fund Real Estate Holdings00:28:51 - Bitcoin Auction Winners and US Government Bitcoin Holdings00:36:44 - Bitcoin's Utility for Cross-Border Payments and Currency Dependence Use code “CAFE” for a discount to ⁠https://www.pacificbitcoin.com⁠⁠ "Welcome to Bitcoin" A FREE 1-hour course hosted by Natalie Brunell, perfect for helping you to orange-pill family members over the holidays at https://Swan.com/welcome ⁠⁠ Swan Team Members:Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallahTomer Strolight: https://twitter.com/TomerStrolightJohn Haar Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/john_at_swanDante Cook: https://twitter.com/Dante_Cook1Produced by: https://twitter.com/Producer_Jacob Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minutes. Your first $10 purchase is on us: https://swanbitcoin.com/yt Download the all new Swan app! iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/swan-bitcoin/id1576287352 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swanbitcoin.android&pli=1 Are you a high net worth individual or do you represent corporation that might be interested in learning more about Bitcoin? Swan Private guides corporations and high net worth individuals toward building generational wealth with Bitcoin. Find out more at https://swan.com/private Get paid to recruit new Bitcoiners: https://swan.com/enlist Connect with Swan on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Swan

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Patrick Gauthier, Group CEO, Director & Chair Convera USA, Director and Chair Convera Europe Financial S.A., spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about helping SMEs manage cross-border payments and more.Here is what they covered in more detail:Patrick, as a key figure in the payments sector, could you share your professional journey and how it led you to your current role at Convera?What problem are you solving at Convera, and why is it worth solving? Why are B2B payments special, and why they have been slower to innovateHow do B2B cross-border payment needs for SMEs differ from individuals or large corporations? How can you help? Who are your key clients?Which supporting technologies do you see as most promising for the payments sector? What's your technology angle, or do you have more brilliant engineers than other players?Do you see real-time payments on the rise in the coming years? How are they relevant for B2B transactions? Will there be no more trade credit? Looking ahead, what are the key milestones that Convera aims to achieve in the near future, and how do you plan to reach them?Favorite business book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap & Others Don't by Jim CollinsWhat's the best way to reach out: Patrick Gauthier on LinkedIn 

Benjamin Fernandes, the Founder and CEO of the remittance platform NALA, likes to say that payments are just 1% built in Africa. Why are cross-border payments so hard? In this episode, we're joined in conversation with Benjamin Fernandes and Dan Kleinbaum, a co-founder of Beyonic, which sold to Onafriq, and now the Founder of the FX platform GTXN. This episode was recorded live from the FT Partners Fintech in Africa Summit in New York City. Download their FinTech in Africa research report, published in March 2024.00:00 - Intro01:29 - Payments are 1% built in Africa06:32 - How to solve problems in Cross-Border payments08:28 - Do we need more payment apps?15:51 - Navigating regulatory challenges17:03 - Why are Benji & Dan solving these problems?20:30 - What's the cross-border payments pitch to investors?25:39 - Benji & Dan turn the tables on JustinThis episode was the second in our series of interviews recorded live from the Fintech in Africa Summit. Our first episode was with the Nigerian Neobanks: https://theflip.africa/podcast/nigerian-neobank-roundtable-moniepoint-kuda-fairmoneyEpisode Links:Follow Benji on TwitterFollow Dan on TwitterRead Benji's Medium post: Are African Remittances Finished?Our Links -

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Technology meets economic empowerment in this episode featuring Angie Jones, Global Vice President of Developer Relations at TBD, a Block division. Angie sheds light on the role of decentralized technologies in shaping the future of digital identity and cross-border payments. Her journey from software engineering to a leadership role in tech innovation illustrates her profound impact on the industry. This episode offers valuable insights into how technological advancements are driving economic growth and changing the financial landscape. Angie's expertise and unique perspective make this a must-listen for anyone interested in the cutting-edge intersection of technology, finance, and innovation.About AngieAngie Jones is the Global Vice President of Developer Relations for TBD, Block's new business unit focused on decentralized technologies. She is an award-winning teacher and international keynote speaker who shares her wealth of knowledge at software companies and conferences all over the world.As a Master Inventor, Angie is known for her innovative and out-of-the-box thinking style which has resulted in 27 patented inventions in the areas of metaverses, collaboration software, social networking, smarter planet, and software development processes.Show notes:(00:25) Introduction to Angie Jones and Her Role at TBD(01:25) Angie's Recognition in a USA Today Crossword(02:50) Career Journey and Transition into Developer Relations(06:04) Block's Mission and Services in Economic Empowerment(10:09) Convenience vs. Decentralization in Technology(16:49) Innovations in Cross-Border Payments(25:01) Decentralized Tech Stories and Reflections on Tech Innovation(30:22) Challenging Tech Industry Norms and Global PerspectivesLinks Referenced:TBD: https://www.tbd.website/Twitter: https://twitter.com/techgirl1908LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiejones/

Join FPC Executive Director Reed Luhtanen as he goes Off the Rails with Barry Tooker of transactionbanker.com and Jonathan Holland of Mastercard as the trio discusses the progress being made by the FPC's Cross Border Working Group, which is led by Barry and Jonathan as chair and vice chair, respectively. Check out these deliverables referenced in the show:https://fasterpaymentscouncil.org/blog/9610/Cross-Border-Payments-Work-Group-Bulletin-01https://fasterpaymentscouncil.org/blog/10904/Cross-Border-Payments-Work-Group-Bulletin-02https://fasterpaymentscouncil.org/blog/11894/Cross-Border-Payments-Work-Group-Bulletin-03https://fasterpaymentscouncil.org/blog/12745/The-Practicalities-of-Cross-Border-Payments-in-a-Faster-Payments-World-Report

Pushpendra Mehta meets with Paul Galloway, Senior Director, Advisory Services at Strategic Treasurer, to review the latest treasury news and developments. Topics of discussion include the following: 1:40 Part 1: Top 8 areas of priority for corporate treasury in 2024 10:54 ING to ditch upstream oil and gas business by 2040 19:05 Asian Development Bank bullish on growth in India and China 24:26 China uses digital yuan for gold cross border payments

Larry Hipp, CEO, Brightwell (Executive Perspective, Episode 10) In this episode of Executive Perspective, host Danny Vander Maten welcomed Larry Hipp, CEO of Brightwell. Brightwell is a payments company tied closely to the cruise industry and its employees; consequently, the company was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Larry shared his experience of navigating that […]

In this episode, we meet the force of nature, Jenna Flateman Posner, just two months into her new gig with innovative home products brand, wholesaler and direct-to-consumer retailer Solo Brands. We cover a lot of ground in this interview, not unlike what Jenna did as a University athlete and member of the USA Women's Sevens rugby team.Hear more about how Solo Brands has dedicated country sites, distribution in Canada and Europe, and the best days. Learn how Jenna prioritized technology investment with a mind to global reach and presence. Thanks to Stream Commerce for their support in making this episode happen.Learn more about GELF L.A. 2024About JennaAs the Chief Digital Officer at Solo Brands, I lead the strategy and execution of digital initiatives across our portfolio of direct-to-consumer brands. With over 15 years of experience in the retail and technology sectors, I have a track record of driving growth, innovation, and customer loyalty through digital channels and platforms.My core competencies include tech strategy, innovation, customer relationship management, online marketing, and strategic partnerships. I leverage my entrepreneurial mindset and industry expertise to identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities, optimize operational efficiency, and foster cross-functional collaboration. My mission is to deliver exceptional digital experiences that enhance the value proposition and competitive advantage of Solo Brands and its partners. About MichaelMichael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus  Global eCommerce Leaders podcast, and The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.    You can learn more about Michael   here  or on     LinkedIn. Be sure and check out Michael's latest venture for fun and influencer riches - Last Request Barbecue,  his YouTube BBQ cooking channel!

Government leaders, policymakers, and a host of incumbent and new providers are focusing on cross-border payments. Innovating to increase transparency, lower cost, and make funds available in near real-time is showing up on agendas and roadmaps across the globe. Money and resources are being thrown at this problem from every possible angle. Yet friction points persist. Money does not get to beneficiaries with equal speed. Costs remain high and hidden. Compliance screening and due diligence create delays. Ryan Zagone, Head of Americas for Wise for Banks, and Glenbrook's Joanna Wisniecka join Yvette on this episode of Payments on Fire to raise a fundamental question: Is technology the whole answer? And if it isn't, what is?  

Globally, cross-border payments represent $156 trillion annually - roughly 25% of global GDP - and are projected to reach nearly $250 trillion by 2027. From a payments industry perspective, these transactions account for approximately $40 billion of $2.1 trillion in fee-generated revenues, excluding foreign exchange (2022 McKinsey Global Payments Report). These attention-grabbing numbers have been in the line of sight of regulators, innovators, and incumbents with increasing urgency. Improvements in domestic systems have matured in many countries, leading to conversations on how new fast payments systems can go cross-border. And, indeed, they are in several regions. Central Bank Digital Currencies are piloting cross-border payments, too.  In this episode, we're looking at the rapidly evolving space of cross-border payments with Glenbrook colleagues who have been traveling the globe working extensively with regulators, corporations, and governments on cross-border initiatives.  

Kailee Costello hosts Harsh Sinha and Steve Naudé from Wise. Harsh is the Chief Technology Officer, and Steve is Head of Wise Platform. Wise has built a leading cross-border payments network and processes £9B in cross-border payments every month on behalf of over 16 million customers. Wise's IPO on the London Stock Exchange took place in 2021. In this episode you will hear about: - Wise's journey from money transfer service to leading cross-border payments network - How Wise have put an API around their cross-border payment infrastructure so that they can offer it to banks and non-banks via Wise Platform - How Wise is able to achieve such low transaction costs - Whether Wise will be able to push prices lower in the future - The friction that still exists in cross-border payments - The role that crypto solutions will play in the future. - How Wise deploys cross-functional teams that operate as a small startup within Wise and are fully equipped as a vertical unit to solve the problem for the customer - Challenges faced in building and growing Wise Platform - Growth opportunities for Wise Platform, and why Wise is expecting Platform to represent the majority of FX volume in the long-term About Wise Wise is a global technology company building the best way to move and manage money around the world. Wise processes £9bn in cross-border payments every month on behalf of over 16 million customers, saving them £1.5bn a year in bank fees. Wise's IPO took place in July 2021. About Harsh Sinha and Steve Naudé Harsh Sinha is the Chief Technology Officer at Wise. Prior to Wise, Harsh was the director of product at PayPal. He led product strategy and development of PayPal's mobile apps and software. Previously, Harsh led various technology functions at eBay. Harsh is also an angel investor, an advisor to early stage start-ups and venture capital firms. Steve Naudé is Head of Wise Platform, Wise's cross-border payments infrastructure offer for banks and non-banks alike. Wise Platform allows financial institutions and major enterprises to leverage the power of Wise's technology and embed solutions that make sending, receiving, and managing money internationally easier than ever for their customers directly into their existing infrastructure. Today, Wise Platform is live with more than 60 banks and financial institutions across the world, including Monzo, Google Pay, Ramp and Bank Mandiri, one of Indonesia's largest banks. For more FinTech insights, follow us on WFT Medium: medium.com/wharton-fintech WFT Twitter: twitter.com/whartonfintech WFT Instagram: instagram.com/whartonfintech Kailee's Twitter: @KaileeCostello_ Kailee's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaileecostello/

Welcome to Chain Reaction. A podcast that unpacks and dives deep into the latest trends, drama and news in crypto with some of the biggest names in the industry to break things down block by block for the crypto curious. For this week's episode, Jacquelyn interviewed Maria Shen, a general partner on the investment team at Electric Capital, an early stage venture firm focused on crypto, blockchain, fintech and marketplaces. Before Electric Capital, Maria was the CTO and co-founder of a startup Bambify that helped small to medium-sized businesses create more efficient supply chains with manufacturers globally. Prior to that, she worked at Microsoft. In March 2022, the firm announced that it closed $1 billion for a pair of crypto funds – a $400 million vehicle for making equity investments in startups and a $600 million fund intended to invest directly in crypto tokens. Its website currently showcases a portfolio with about 75 investments with crypto startups like Magic Eden, ConsenSys and Bitwise, to name a few. More recently, Electric Capital put out a report that showed the number of blockchain developers in the U.S. has declined every year since 2017, dropping to 29% last year from 40% in 2017. We dove into what that report really means and how it will affect the growth of developers domestically and internationally. We discussed what crypto sectors Maria is watching for investments, why she's betting big on NFTs and the general venture capital market sentiment. We also talked about: U.S. regulatory impact on investments The bear market Trends she's following Advice for founders Chain Reaction comes out every other Thursday at 12:00 p.m. ET, so be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite pod platform to keep up with the action.

Our expert hosts, David M. Brear, is joined by some great guests to ask: "“How do we get to the holy grail of cross border payments?” This week's guests include: Sara Castelhano, EMEA Payments & Commerce Solutions Product, JP Morgan William Artingstall, Global Co-Head Cross Border Payments and Receivables, Citi Cheap, universal, speedy, and secure – is that too much to ask for when moving money internationally? Moving money across the world is one of the biggest spaces in financial services and just keeps getting bigger. But, there's still lots of issues and technical challenges still to overcome – even for the biggest players in the market. We've put together a panel of experts to discuss: the progresss made in cross-border payments to date, where the friction remains, and the next steps towards the holy grail of seamless cross border payments! Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a podcast dedicated to all things fintech, banking, technology and financial services. It's hosted by a rotation of 11:FS experts including David M. Brear, Ross Gallagher, Benjamin Ensor, and Kate Moody - as well as a range of brilliant guests. We cover the latest global news, bring you interviews from industry experts or take a deep dive into subject matters such as APIs, AI or digital banking. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Send us your questions for the Fintech Insider Mailbag here (https://11fscompany.typeform.com/to/kBMan5qL?typeform-source=t.co) Follow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email podcasts@11fs.com! Special Guests: Sara Castelhano and William Artingstall.

Welcome to Chain Reaction. A podcast that unpacks and dives deep into the latest trends, drama and news in crypto with some of the biggest names in the industry to break things down block by block for the crypto curious. For this week's episode, Jacquelyn interviewed Jack Lu, co-founder and CEO of NFT marketplace Magic Eden. This is his second time on Chain Reaction, but the market has evolved a lot since the last time he came on in August 2022, so we're excited to have him back! Before co-founding Magic Eden in 2021, Lu worked as a product manager at Google and a consultant for Boston Consulting Group. Magic Eden originally began as a Solana-based NFT trading platform, but has expanded its support to other blockchain networks like Polygon, Ethereum and Bitcoin. Today, it has grown into one of the largest NFT marketplaces with over 8,000 collections, about $3 billion in NFT transactions and 22 million unique monthly visitors. In June 2022, Magic Eden raised $130 million in a Series B round that granted it unicorn status.We discussed why Magic Eden expanded its support to other blockchains, adding BRC-20 token support to its secondary platform and how the company plans on staying competitive in the constantly changing market. We also talked about: NFT market volatilityRoyalty feesWeb3 gaming expansionAdvice for NFT communityNeed to catch up before you listen? Read these for a quick overview:August 2022 episode: Magic Eden threatens OpenSea's NFT dominance (w/ Jack Lu)Magic Eden raises $130M, hitting unicorn status at $1.6B valuationNFT marketplace Magic Eden integrates with Polygon to grow blockchain gamingMagic Eden exec sees NFT gaming like the ‘early days of mobile gaming'Magic Eden launches Bitcoin marketplace as Ordinal inscriptions continue to growChain Reaction comes out every other Thursday at 12:00 p.m. ET, so be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite pod platform to keep up with the action.

Welcome to Chain Reaction. A show that unpacks and dives deep into the latest trends, drama and news with some of the biggest names in crypto breaking things down block by block for the crypto curious. For this week's episode, Jacquelyn interviewed Patrick Kaminski, the director of digital innovation for web3 and metaverse at L'Oreal, and Manon Cardiel, head of strategic planning and partnerships within web3 and metaverse at L'Oreal. Patrick is the leader behind NYX Professional Makeup's GORJS DAO, which launched in mid-January with hopes of combining the NFT world and the beauty industry in the metaverse. While Manon worked on the GORJS project, she also helped launch NFT collections for companies like Mugler and Yves Saint Laurent. L'Oreal is best known for its beauty products, but the over 100 year old company is also home to a plethora of brands that many of us use and own like Maybelline, Yves Saint Laurent, Armani, Kiehls, Valentino, Prada, CeraVe and more. We discussed why L'Oreal wanted to get into the web3 ecosystem, what it's like incorporating a DAO into a traditional brand and how other brands and companies are – or aren't – getting into the cryptosphere. We also dove into: Growing brand loyalty  Consumer demand and feedbackBrands skepticism of NFTs, metaverse Advice to brands looking to get into web3Chain Reaction comes out every other Thursday at 12:00 p.m. ET, so be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite pod platform to keep up with the action.

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam sat down with Bitcoin educator and podcaster Charlene Fadirepo to discuss Bitcoin adoption in emerging markets, how Bitcoin can promote financial inclusion, and what we can do as an industry to drive Bitcoin adoption forward. Timestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:01:29 Introducing Charlene and her Bitcoin 2023 Recap00:02:50 Charlene Bitcoin Origin Story 00:06:15 “Bitcoin and The American Dream”00:08:35 The Lack of Financial Inclusion in Traditional Finance00:12:45 Cross-Border Payments and Remittances00:16:00 Bitcoin Developments Happening in Africa00:21:52 Nigeria's Currency Debasement, CBDC Project and Bitcoin Adoption00:25:30 How Can People Help Drive Bitcoin Adoption Globally?00:29:17 Book Recommendations from Charlene00:30:22 How to Connect with Charlene00:31:35 “Swan Signal” OutroConnect with Swan Bitcoin: 

Welcome to Chain Reaction. A show that unpacks and dives deep into the latest trends, drama and news with some of the biggest names in crypto breaking things down block by block for the crypto curious. For this week's episode, Jacquelyn interviewed Gary Vaynerchuk, better known as Gary Vee. He is the chairman of VaynerX and CEO of VaynerMedia and NFT collection VeeFriends. He's a five-time New York Times bestselling author and previously created Wine Library, one of the first e-commerce platforms for alcohol in the early 2000s. In 2009, he co-founded VaynerMedia with his younger brother AJ and fast forward today the company services clients like PepsiCo, GE, Johnson and Johnson, Chase and others. Gary Vee is a “die hard” New York Jets fan (and wants to buy the team one day), as well as an investor in a handful of major companies like Twitter, Venmo and Facebook – which we talk about in the episode. We dove into a handful of topics surrounding the NFT ecosystem, how Gary Vee got into the space and gained traction for his collection and where he sees the sector going long term. We also talked about: VeeFriends origin storyImportance of intellectual property Mainstream adoptionWhat NFT collections are getting wrong Advice for NFT projects Chain Reaction comes out every other Thursday at 12:00 p.m. ET, so be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite pod platform to keep up with the action.