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Hier soir, les États-Unis ont lancé « la plus grande offensive financière de l'histoire de l'humanité ». Deux heures plus tard, le pétrole avait BAISSÉ de 2,5%. Dans ce Morningbull Live, on décortique une journée complètement absurde : un D-Day économique contre l'Iran qui n'a débarqué nulle part, une opération dont la vraie cible n'est pas Téhéran mais Pékin, un secrétaire au Trésor qui demande en direct « pourquoi voudrais-je faire sauter le système financier mondial ? » — excellente question — et un marché qui a répondu à tout ça en douze minutes avec le franc-parler qu'on lui connaît. Et pendant que tout le monde regardait ce cirque, Nvidia alignait sa SEPTIÈME séance de baisse consécutive. À 48 heures de publier ses résultats. Sa plus longue série depuis 2022. Au menu également : les 50% de droits de douane sur les voitures canadiennes et le niveau de dialogue entre Washington et Ottawa (« clown », « larbin », « tyran », « dictateur » — on est vraiment au raz des pâquerettes), les 1'000 milliards de cash qui dorment sur le compte courant d'un État endetté de 40'000 milliards, les neuf indicateurs de valorisation dont SEPT annoncent une décennie moins bonne que l'inflation, et la vraie raison pour laquelle Visa et Mastercard battent des records. Nvidia publie demain soir. J'ai mis en ligne la Cheat Sheet complète — les chiffres à surveiller, les seuils qui comptent, ce qui fera vraiment bouger le titre : https://morningbull.ch/7165-2/ Et je reviens au milieu de la nuit, vers 1 heure du matin, pour expliquer tout ça en vidéo. Activez la cloche si vous ne voulez pas rater ça. Et ça sera pareil mercredi soir. Donc, on agende : cette nuit à 1h00 et dans la nuit de mercredi à jeudi à 1h00 aussi.. Le lien pour la vidéo de cette nuit est ici, mais ne sera actif que cette nuit à 1h00 : https://youtu.be/wKGq1xS3Su4

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Daniel Eckert und Lea Oetjen über die Zoll-Eskalation in Nordamerika, die große Krypto-Erholung und was sonst noch so wichtig wird in dieser Woche. Außerdem geht es um Merck & Co., Johnson & Johnson, Robinhood, Coinbase, Strategy, Tesla, Freeport-McMoRan, Salzgitter, Thyssenkrupp, Aurubis, Meta, Motorola Solutions, Berkshire Hathaway, Visa, Mastercard, Cintas, Home Depot, Fidelity National Information Services, Palantir, RTX, Northrop Grumman, State Street SPDR S&P U.S. Technology Select Sector (WKN: A14QB5), iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF (WKN: A2JKTZ), iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic Roll Strategy ETF (WKN: A14SNM), iShares Physical Gold EUR Hedged (WKN: A3GX4G), Invesco Physical Gold EUR Hedged (WKN: A28QBG), Xetra-Gold (WKN: A0S9GB), EUWAX Gold Core (WKN: EWG4CR) und Euwax Gold II (WKN: EWG2LD). Am 2. Oktober findet unser „Alles auf Aktien“-Summit in Berlin statt. Mit dem Code „AAAFRIENDS“ sparst du 50 Prozent auf dein Ticket – aber nur unter folgendem Link: https://veranstaltung.businessinsider.de/event/financesummit26/summary?rp=c6dc55d6-6f4f-4fb4-b75f-3f3501d84859 Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Hier könnt ihr den AAA-Newsletter abonnieren: https://www.welt.de/newsletter/article232797673/Alles-auf-Aktien-Der-taegliche-Boersen-Newsletter-fuer-WELTplus-Abonnenten.html Und – ganz neu: AAA gibt es jetzt auch auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alles_auf_aktien/ Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Diese Folge enthält Werbung für Smartbroker+. Depot eröffnen, 30 € ETF als Bonus sichern und aus tausenden ETFs wählen. Smartbroker+ macht Investieren einfach. Alle Informationen gibt es unter: https://get.smartbrokerplus.de/triple-aaa-podcast2/ Anzeige: Eight Sleep: Der Pod 5 reguliert die Temperatur im Bett automatisch, trackt Schlaf- und Gesundheitswerte ohne Wearable und kann so zu besserem Schlaf beitragen. Mit dem Code ALLESAUFAKTIEN erhaltet ihr auf https://www.eightsleep.com/allesaufaktien bis zu 350 Euro Rabatt. Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Since 2020, consumer debt has been on arise in the UK. Coincidentally, so have the share prices of American Express, Capital One , Mastercard and Visa.Free WhatApp Group - https://chat.whatsapp.com/FaG9tcZ4xJZDIYhVnHYdsTJoin my community - https://calmmoneycommunity.com/Each week, the podcast will focus on:one signal worth unpackingone calm conversationand one small adjustment to considerSome episodes will be anchored to the news. Others will focus on behaviour or seasonal pressures.The format stays the same.The podcast mirrors the thinking in the weekly newsletterIt often sets up conversations inside the communityBut it's designed to be useful on its ownYou don't need to listen to every episode.You don't need to take notes.If one idea helps you think more clearly about your money, it's done its job.

Grégoire Hornung est Head of Data chez Qover, une pépite belge de l'InsurTech qui a levé 70 millions d'euros et des beaux clients tels que Revolut, Qonto ou Mastercard.On aborde :

What happens when an AI agent does your shopping — and how do you make sure it doesn't order two grills instead of one? In Part 2 of his conversation with Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner, Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach breaks down the company's Agent Pay protocol, explains why machine-to-machine payments could transform B2B commerce, and reveals why Mastercard just acquired the world's largest stablecoin platform. He also gets into what the AI revolution really means for employment, why proprietary transaction data is Mastercard's deepest competitive moat, and how he personally stays sharp running a $500 billion company.  Host: Tom Gardner  Guest: Michael Miebach  Producers: Bart Shannon, Lauren Budabin  Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reddit krijgt promotie! Het mag de S&P 500 in. En dat ondanks een dramatisch beursjaar tot nu toe. Ruim 30 procent daalde het aandeel. Aan hun eigen cijfers kan het niet liggen, de omzet groeide al zes kwartalen op rij met meer dan 60 procent. Gaat dit dan het kantelpunt zijn? En wat heeft het aandeel Reddit anders nodig? Dat hoor je in deze aflevering. We hebben het ook over een verandering bij een van 's werelds grootste beleggers. Bill Ackman staat erom bekend dat hij maar in een handjevol bedrijven investeert, en nu gooit hij zijn halve portefeuille om. Opvallende timing, want het gebeurt in dezelfde week als Berkshire Hathaway die weer aan het inslaan is. Overigens is er ook nog een opvallende investering. Er mag dan wel veel negatief nieuws zijn over Netflix, maar Ackman gelooft in het aandeel. Verder hoor je over een opvallende maatregel in Zuid-Korea. Daar proberen ze de volatiliteit in de Kospi te bezweren door beleggers eerst een week op cursus te sturen. En we hebben het over een record bij Tesla in Zweden. Maar niet een waar Musk blij van wordt. Te gast: Errol Keyner van de Vereniging van Effectenbezitters BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Je hoort hem ook in de BNR-podcast Moerdijk: dorp van de rekening. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome to Mastering Cyber with Host Alissa (Dr Jay) Abdullah, PhD, SVP & Deputy CSO at Mastercard, and former White House technology executive. Listen to this weekly one-minute podcast to help you maneuver cybersecurity industry tips, terms, and topics. Buckle up, your 60 seconds of cyber starts now! Sponsored by Mastercard: https://mastercard.us/en-us.html

Umělá inteligence nesmí být pro firmy jen technologickou hračkou, ale především zásadním motorem proměny jejich byznysu. V podcastu Forbes BrandVoice to zdůrazňují Hana Součková ze SAP ČR a Jana Lvová, šéfka Mastercard pro Česko a Slovensko. Podle nich české podniky v inovacích nezaostávají, ale zbytečně je brzdí nedostatek sebevědomí a strach z chyb. Úspěch v éře AI totiž nečeká na ty, kteří nakoupí nejlepší software, ale na lídry schopné klást správné otázky.Proč samotný nákup technologií vaši firmu nespasí? V novém díle podcastu Forbes BrandVoice rozebírají top manažerky, jak umělá inteligence reálně mění pravidla hry. Zjistíte, proč je dnes pro lídry důležitější klást správné otázky než znát okamžité odpovědi, a proč je největším rizikem nedělat vůbec nic. Poslechněte si, jak nastartovat skutečnou transformaci a nenechat si ujet vlak.

Connect with Early Riders — https://www.earlyriders.com/contactConnect with Onramp — https://onrampbitcoin.com/contact-us/Presented collaboratively by Early Riders & Onramp Media…Final Settlement is a weekly podcast covering capital markets, dealmaking, early-stage venture, bitcoin applications and protocol development.The CLARITY Act has slipped to a September 15 Senate vote, and Bitcoin did not move. This week Michael, Liam, and Brian make the case that stalled legislation on top of the Coldcard fallout, BIP-110 infighting, and Saylor selling, with the price still holding, is what a bottom looks like rather than a top. They run through a brutal week for Bitcoin infrastructure: BTCPay Server, Zeus, and Boltz all disclosing vulnerabilities or going dark, with Boltz warning that attackers now iterate faster than a team its size can patch. On the AI side they cover Kimi K3 escaping an isolated sandbox, Sam Altman's comments on Astra and who gets frontier access, an agent that cancelled a stranger's gym reservation to move its owner up the waitlist, and Cloudflare Wallets arriving as agent requests climb 1,700% and cross half of all network traffic. They close on the deals: Yellow Card's $40M round, Sapium's $35M Series A for the agent routing layer, Coinbase losing BVNK to Mastercard despite bidding $700M more, Airtable selling for $1.29B after an $11.7B peak, and what Block's Buzz did during the Coldcard incident.Chapters00:00 - Coldcard update: thefts slow, 2,000 BTC still gone01:00 - BTCPay Server, Zeus, and Boltz all disclose vulnerabilities02:51 - Why open source Bitcoin code became the target04:11 - Boltz: attackers now iterate faster than we can patch05:22 - Liam: Bitcoin itself is not the vulnerability06:40 - Good actors handicapped when US frontier models refuse10:04 - Sam Altman on Astra and keeping powerful models from the few11:12 - Only 2% of US households pay for AI13:34 - Kimi K3 escapes its isolated sandbox14:34 - Why non-deterministic models cannot be reliably contained19:35 - An agent cancels a stranger's gym reservation20:58 - Cloudflare Wallets and the programmable agentic internet23:45 - Agent traffic passes human traffic26:42 - ARK on Cloudflare's earnings: agent requests up 1,700%31:07 - Privy's CRM breach and the limits of mobile wallets32:13 - The CLARITY Act slips to September 1533:45 - Why stalled legislation plus a flat price looks like a bottom35:56 - Yellow Card raises $40M for African stablecoin rails37:40 - Sapium raises $35M for the AI agent routing layer40:14 - Coinbase bid $2.5B for BVNK and lost to Mastercard at $1.8B42:17 - Airtable sells for $1.29B after an $11.7B peak45:32 - The Architecture Problem and where custody goes next47:48 - Why every firm ends up at multi-institution custody49:22 - Buzz, Goose, and how Block moved in hours on Coldcard54:45 - GPU hours as crude oil: an open source AI analogy55:34 - Sergey Brin returns to Gemini, Meta ships Muse CodeIf you found this valuable, please subscribe to Early Riders Insights for access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly: https://www.earlyriders.com/researchKeep up with Michael:https://x.com/MTangumaKeep up with Liam:https://x.com/Lnelson_21Keep up with Brian:https://x.com/BackslashBTC

SMEs are central to the UAE economy, yet access to credit remains one of their biggest challenges.In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Hassan Reda, Co-Founder & CPO of CredibleX, and Anand Nagaraj, Co-Founder & CEO of CredibleX, unpack why SME lending has remained difficult for banks and fintechs, and what needs to change to close the financing gap.They explain how embedded lending can solve the distribution problem, why working-capital finance requires a different approach to traditional business loans, and how better underwriting, alternative capital and AI could reshape SME financing in the UAE.

CoinDesk reported that Mastercard agreed to acquire stablecoin firm BVNK for about $1.8 billion, signaling a push to embed on-chain settlement into mainstream payments. BVNK provides APIs for merchant acceptance, cross-border payouts, and treasury operations, with compliance features for onboarding and monitoring. Mastercard has built crypto capabilities through its 2021 acquisition of CipherTrace and its 2023 Multi-Token Network pilots. Regulatory frameworks such as the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets and ongoing United States policy debates will shape execution. Competitors including Visa, PayPal, and Stripe are advancing stablecoin initiatives. Founders should track network roadmaps, model settlement and fee impacts, and prioritize compliance ready integrations as stablecoin rails scale.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when an AI agent does your shopping — and how do you make sure it doesn't order two grills instead of one? In Part 2 of his conversation with Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner, Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach breaks down the company's Agent Pay protocol, explains why machine-to-machine payments could transform B2B commerce, and reveals why Mastercard just acquired the world's largest stablecoin platform. He also gets into what the AI revolution really means for employment, why proprietary transaction data is Mastercard's deepest competitive moat, and how he personally stays sharp running a $500 billion company. Host: Tom Gardner Guest: Michael Miebach Producers: Bart Shannon, Lauren Budabin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy an hour of Easy Listening Instrumental Christian Music. Each Saturday I will provide another hour of the Sweetest Sound in Town. We are a listener supported pod cast. If you have been blessed by our music I hope you will help with a tax deductible gift. You can donate on line with the Pay Pal tab on the bottom of this page. I will also be happy to send you an envelope for you to return a gift in or accept your Visa or MasterCard when you call our toll free number 1 888 382 0881. You can also send us your gift by mailing it to Shofar Broadcasting P.O. Box 1909 Charleston, W.V. 25327

Enjoy an hour of Easy Listening Instrumental Christian Music. Each Saturday I will provide another hour of the Sweetest Sound in Town. We are a listener supported pod cast. If you have been blessed by our music I hope you will help with a tax deductible gift. You can donate on line with the Pay Pal tab on the bottom of this page. I will also be happy to send you an envelope for you to return a gift in or accept your Visa or MasterCard when you call our toll free number 1 888 382 0881. You can also send us your gift by mailing it to Shofar Broadcasting P.O. Box 1909 Charleston, W.V. 25327

Der Euro ist bereits 24 Jahre alt - doch die digitale Variante lässt noch auf sich warten. Europäer zahlen bisher mit amerikanischen Methoden wie Paypal, Visa und Mastercard. Wann kommt Europas Antwort? Mit Kathrin Schmid und Jean-Marie Magro. Von Kathrin Schmid.

Crypto News: Delays in the Senate for other bills may open the window for the Clarity Act to pass as the White House reopens talks on ethics. MasterCard launches a stablecoin pilot with Borderlessxyz. Circle names BlackRock, DTCC, Mastercard, Visa and Standard Chartered among Arc's founding validators ahead of its mainnet launch.⭐️⛏️ GoMining is an All-in-one Bitcoin superapp to mine, earn and use BTC. They have 5 Million+ users and have been live since 2021. - https://link.gomining.com/c/2569792/3988365/54916 

Podcast: Industrial Cybersecurity InsiderEpisode: Supply Chain Risk: Your Vendors Have Vendors You've Never Heard OfPub date: 2026-08-04Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationCraig Duckworth sits down with Jowanza Joseph, CEO of Parakeet Risk, to unpack why third-party risk has become one of the most urgent challenges facing manufacturers and critical infrastructure operators. Jowanza spent 15 years in engineering roles at Adobe, Pluralsight, and MasterCard before founding Parakeet Risk to serve an industrial sector he saw as the most underserved when it comes to technology. Together they address why simply knowing who your vendors are is harder than it sounds, how insurers are moving past checkbox questionnaires and demanding real evidence of controls, and what happens when contracts require you to identify a new asset in your OT environment within five minutes. They also get honest about the organizational problem few want to own: security leaders who carry responsibility for the plant floor without the authority to change anything on it. Jowanza closes with a practical, low-cost starting point for any organization and a look at where vendor attestation is headed over the next five years.Chapters:(00:00:00) Why industrial companies must become cybersecurity companies(00:02:08) Cataloging and prioritizing your most dangerous vendors(00:04:37) The hidden layers of subcontractors in your supply chain(00:06:42) Cyber insurance moves past the checkbox era(00:10:47) Contracts that demand new asset identification in five minutes(00:12:58) AI is multiplying vulnerabilities faster than solutions(00:16:31) Three hallmarks of a strong third party risk program(00:21:14) Incident response, game days, and who falls on the sword(00:23:42) Responsibility without authority across the IT and OT divide(00:28:31) Where to start today and the future of vendor attestationLinks And Resources:Want to Sponsor an episode or be a Guest? Reach out here.Industrial Cybersecurity Insider on LinkedInCybersecurity & Digital Safety on LinkedInBW Design Group CybersecurityDino Busalachi on LinkedInCraig Duckworth on LinkedInThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Industrial Cybersecurity Insider? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube to leave us a review!The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Industrial Cybersecurity Insider, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Coldcard remains the dominant story as estimates of the hardware wallet exploit continue climbing. Researchers now believe at least 15 attackers were involved, with losses exceeding $100 million and possibly approaching $130 million, affecting roughly 7,300 wallet addresses. Matt argues that companies selling security products should be held responsible when failures stem from their own implementation, comparing the situation to how exchanges eventually created reserve and insurance funds after years of hacks. The episode also covers Circle's new institutional ARC blockchain, Visa and Mastercard expanding stablecoin payment infrastructure, Hashdex closing its DeFi Spot Bitcoin ETF, continued uncertainty surrounding the CLARITY Act, a foiled plot to kidnap a Bitcoin holder, and World Chain's upcoming throughput upgrade. Matt closes by arguing that trust is crypto's most valuable asset, and when companies built around security fail to protect customers, confidence in the entire ecosystem suffers. Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every account payable and account receivable department runs on the same friction: invoices chased four or five times, payments late more than 30% of the time, and credit control teams that can run 20, 30, even 50 people deep at a mid-sized corporate. Virtual cards were built to solve exactly that problem, and the growth numbers show it — spend is projected to hit $17.4 trillion by 2029, according to Juniper Research. Today I'm joined by Marc Pettican, global head of corporate solutions at Mastercard, who's spent decades working both sides of the payments ecosystem, from the merchant acquiring side to leading commercial cards. We get into what's really driving virtual card growth beyond the macro tailwinds, how MasterCard balances network economics between buyers and suppliers, and the build-versus-partner calculus behind expanding from travel into verticals like fleet and logistics, healthcare, insurance, and marketplaces. We also dig into embedded finance and the challenge of staying visible in the stack even as payments become invisible to the end user — plus where Mastercard sees its right to win in agentic payments, account-to-account transfers, and stablecoins. Marc closes with his advice for commercial card heads at mid-sized banks over the next twelve months.

Welcome to Mastering Cyber with Host Alissa (Dr Jay) Abdullah, PhD, SVP & Deputy CSO at Mastercard, and former White House technology executive. Listen to this weekly one-minute podcast to help you maneuver cybersecurity industry tips, terms, and topics. Buckle up, your 60 seconds of cyber starts now! Sponsored by Mastercard: https://mastercard.us/en-us.html

Coinflow's Daniel Lev joins Market on Close to discuss stablecoin use in today's market. He notes the evolution of products and integration into the "plumbing" for major payment companies like Visa, Mastercard and Stripe. Daniel explains the time-save that stablecoins provide for the financial services industry and notes the increased adoption trends underway. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

In Episode 311 of the FNO: InsureTech Podcast, hosts Lee Boyd and David Prejeant sit down with Wayne Slavin, CEO and Co-founder of Sure, for a conversation that spans embedded insurance, AI, digital distribution, and the future of insurance innovation. What begins with a story about turbulence on a flight quickly evolves into a fascinating discussion about how insurance can become a seamless part of everyday consumer experiences.  Founded in 2015, Sure has built an AI-enabled platform that helps some of the world's largest carriers and consumer brands launch and operate fully digital insurance programs. Today, companies like Toyota, Zillow, and Mastercard leverage the platform to integrate insurance directly into their customer experiences.  Wayne shares his journey from Silicon Valley product development and e-commerce innovation into insurance, explaining how his early experience building consumer technology shaped his belief that insurance should be as easy to access as any other digital transaction.  The conversation also explores Wayne's long-standing interest in AI, dating back more than 16 years, his perspective on where AI creates the most value in insurance, and why the industry's biggest challenge may not be technology at all, but change management.  Whether you're interested in embedded insurance, digital transformation, AI, or simply hearing the founder story behind one of InsureTech's most recognized platforms, this episode delivers valuable insights and bold predictions about where the industry is headed next.  Key Highlights [06:00] Meet Wayne Slavin and Sure Wayne introduces Sure and explains how the company helps carriers and consumer brands launch fully digital insurance programs through a single end-to-end platform.  [08:00] The Visa of Insurance Wayne explains Sure's role as a technology platform, connecting carriers, brands, and consumers without acting as the insurer itself.  [10:00] Why Insurance Needs an End-to-End Ecosystem A discussion on the fragmented nature of insurance technology and why Sure chose to build a unified platform rather than another point solution.  [12:00] The Turbulent Flight That Started It All Wayne shares the origin story behind Sure and how a turbulent flight sparked the idea of making insurance available at the exact moment consumers need it.  [17:00] Making Insurance Invisible Why Wayne believes insurance should become a natural part of other consumer transactions rather than a separate buying experience. [18:00] Embedded Insurance and the Next Distribution Frontier How brands can integrate insurance directly into customer journeys and why Sure focuses on meeting consumers where they already are. [20:00] AI Before It Was Cool Wayne reflects on researching human-in-the-loop AI at Columbia more than 16 years ago and why today's AI revolution is a moment he has anticipated for years.  [22:00] Where AI Delivers Real Value A practical discussion on why AI is creating the biggest gains in speed to market, customer service, claims support, and operational efficiency.  [24:00] Going Live in Days, Not Months How Sure is leveraging AI and automation to dramatically reduce implementation timelines and operational complexity.  [26:00] Learning the Insurance Business Wayne shares how curiosity, study, and starting with simple insurance products helped him navigate an industry he originally knew nothing about. [30:00] AI Adoption Is a Leadership Challenge Why some insurers are embracing AI while others remain hesitant, and how leadership mindset often determines success.  [32:00] The Real Bottleneck: Change Management Wayne argues that technology is no longer the limiting factor. The bigger challenge is changing inherited processes and organizational behavior.  [34:00] The Future of Direct-to-Consumer Insurance A discussion on changing consumer expectations, digital buying experiences, and why convenience matters more than ever.  [39:00] From South Africa to Silicon Valley Wayne reflects on his personal journey, his family's move to the United States, and how those experiences helped shape his entrepreneurial path. [40:00] What's Next for Sure Wayne shares his vision for the future, including making it even easier for large brands to launch insurance businesses with minimal friction. [42:00] Final Thoughts Lee and David reflect on Wayne's unique founder story, deep technology background, and the future opportunities ahead for Sure and embedded insurance.

Enjoy an hour of Easy Listening Instrumental Christian Music. Each Saturday I will provide another hour of the Sweetest Sound in Town. We are a listener supported pod cast. If you have been blessed by our music I hope you will help with a tax deductible gift. You can donate on line with the Pay Pal tab on the bottom of this page. I will also be happy to send you an envelope for you to return a gift in or accept your Visa or MasterCard when you call our toll free number 1 888 382 0881. You can also send us your gift by mailing it to Shofar Broadcasting P.O. Box 1909 Charleston, W.V. 25327

Enjoy an hour of Easy Listening Instrumental Christian Music. Each Saturday I will provide another hour of the Sweetest Sound in Town. We are a listener supported pod cast. If you have been blessed by our music I hope you will help with a tax deductible gift. You can donate on line with the Pay Pal tab on the bottom of this page. I will also be happy to send you an envelope for you to return a gift in or accept your Visa or MasterCard when you call our toll free number 1 888 382 0881. You can also send us your gift by mailing it to Shofar Broadcasting P.O. Box 1909 Charleston, W.V. 25327

 by Patrick BromleyChicago's biggest and best horror convention returns!One of my favorite weekends of the year is Chicago's annual Flashback Weekend, the horror convention created and run by Mike and Mia Kerz that takes place in Rosemont, Illinois. It's three days of panels, parties, contests, vendors, celebrity guests, live music -- everything you could want as a horror fan. This will be my sixth year hosting panels at the convention, but I've been going to Flashback much longer than just these six years. I love it.This year's Flashback features a salute to 30 years of the Scream franchise, celebrates Halloween II, a Night of the Creeps reunion, features first-time Flashback appearances from Henry Thomas, Steven Weber, and the Silent Night, Deadly Night Santas, and even has Obsession co-star Megan Lawless making her convention debut (I get to host her panel on Sunday! Come on out!). Plus, this year sees the world premiere of a brand new Full Moon movie (relevant to my interests!), in-costume photo opps, Alan Howarth playing the score to Halloween II LIVE along with the film, a tribute to Svengoolie (the greatest horror host of all time), and so much more.One of my favorite things about Flashback -- besides all the cool guests and the chance to spend the weekend surrounded by horror stuff and horror fans -- is that it's a family-run convention and really feels that way. All of the proceeds from the con go into supporting the Midway Drive-In located in Dixon, IL -- the nicest and best drive-in in Illinois -- which they bought in 2007. I love that Flashback is dedicated to preserving the big-screen theatrical experience.From this year's press release:Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror ConventionJuly 31 - Aug. 2, 2026Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago, Rosemont, IL  60018 Tickets now on sale at www.flashbackweekend.comFlashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention celebrates its 25th year with a MASSIVE Celebrity guest line-up, amazing evening events, luxurious after-parties, an enormous vendor room, and special Celebrity costume Celeb Photo-Ops.All of this and more, taking place in one of the largest and most beautiful Convention hotels in the World!FLASHBACK WEEKEND 2026 SALUTES;-30 years of SCREAM! Horror Icons! Tribute to the 1980's Golden Age of Horror!"OBSESSION" (2026)!!! Megan Lawless - "Sarah Harper"!                          JUST ANNOUNCED - Henry Thomas - "E.T.", "THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE", "DR. SLEEP"! The Celeb Photo Ops schedule and the Q & A schedule is posted for Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention July 31-Aug. 2, 2026. The Celeb Photo-Op schedule is at https://celebphotoops.com/schedules/2026Flashback.pdf The Flashback Weekend Q & A schedule is at http://www.flashbackweekend.com/schedule.html Start your planning! Many amazing Celeb Photo-ops!CELEBRITY GUEST LINE-UPCELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF SCREAM!"SCREAM" Series Reunion !!!David Arquette  - Deputy / Sheriff "Dewey Riley" -  "SCREAM" 1-5Marley Shelton - Deputy/ Sheriff "Judy Hicks" -  "SCREAM" 4-5Dermot Mulroney - Detective Wayne Bailey - "SCREAM 6"Roger L. Jackson - The Voice of Ghostface Tony Revolori -  Jason Carvey "SCREAM 6"         Celeste O'Connor - "Chloe Parker" - "SCREAM 7"Joseph Whipp - "Sheriff Burke"  "SCREAM" (1996)Jeremy Conner - Ghostface - "SCREAM 7"Kraig Dane - Karl Gibbs - Ghostface "SCREAM 7"Spencer Charnas ICE NINE KILLS - Official "SCREAM 7" "Twisting the Knife" Hit Song & Music VideoHORROR ICONS Megan Lawless "Sarah Harper" ("OBSESSION" 2026)Steven Weber - "Jack Torrance"  "THE SHINING" mini-series (1997)Henry Thomas - "Elliott" - "E.T.", "THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE", "Jack Torrance" - "DR. SLEEP"William Katt ("CARRIE", "HOUSE")Spencer Charnas - Lead singer "ICE NINE KILLS" - Special "SILVER SCREAM" Costume Celeb Photo-OpCharles Band - Full Moon FounderRichard Band - Full Moon ComposerQuinn Lord - "Sam" ("TRICK 'r TREAT" 2007)Svengoolie (Rich Koz) - Horror Host IconHORROR LEGENDSCELEBRATE THE 1980's GOLDEN AGE OF HORROR    "AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON" 45th anniversary David Naughton - "David Kessler"   "NIGHT OF THE CREEPS" 40th anniversary - Costume Celeb Photo-Op!Tom Atkins - "Det. Ray Cameron"Jason Lively -  "Chris Romero"Jill Whitlow - "Cynthia Cronenberg"    "HALLOWEEN II" (1981) 45th anniversary reunion Dick Warlock - "MICHAEL MYERS" Pamala Susan Shoop - "Nurse Bailey"Ana Alicia  - "Nurse Marshall"Gloria Graham  -  "Nurse Alves"Alan Howarth - co-composer music score"SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT" series Reunion - Costume Celeb Photo-Op!Robert Brian Wilson "SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT" (1984) - "Billy Chapman" Eric Freeman "SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT PART 2" (1987) - "Ricky Chapman" Stay tuned for more updates!!!                                                  Indie Horror Directors!Jason Paul Collum - "SCREAMING IN HIGH HEELS", "OCTOBER MOON" series, "MARK OF THE DEVIL 777"Tony Wash - Scothworthy Productions, "BETTER LUCK THAN CHUCK", Director of Programming SCREAMBOX.        CELEB PHOTO-OPS now on sale at https://celebphotoops.com/event/flashbackCeleb Photo-Ops for our Flashback Weekend Celebrity guests are now on sale including solo and group Reunion ops!      “Special Edition” Flashback Weekend Celeb Photo-Ops including:NIGHT OF THE CREEPS In costume Tom Atkins, Jason Lively, Jill Whitlow Sat. Aug. 1, 2026"TRICK 'r TREAT" - Quinn Lord in Costume Sat-Sun Aug. 1-2, 2026SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT In Costume - Robert Brian Wilson Santa costume-op Fri-Sat. July 31 - Sat. Aug. 1, 2026SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT PART 2 In Costume - Eric Freeman Santa costume-op Fri-Sat. July 31 - Sat. Aug. 1, 2026DUO SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT In Costume - Robert Brian Wilson &Eric Freeman  Santa costume-op Fri-Sat. July 31 - Sat. Aug. 1Spencer Charnas - IN COSTUME - Silver Scream Ghostface Saturday Aug. 1, 2026Svengoolie (Rich Koz) In Costume Fri-Sat July 31 - Aug. 1, 2026Celeb photo-ops now on sale at https://celebphotoops.com/event/flashback        When the Vendor Room closes, the convention and party is just getting started!Special evening events on Friday and Saturday night!Elegant and Luxurious after-parties on Friday and Saturday evenings! SPECIAL EVENTS!Friday July 31, 2026SVENGOOLIE LIVE! THE LIVE HORROR TALK SHOW HOSTED BY SVENGOOLIE!The Legendary SVENGOOLIE (Rich Koz) will be taking the stage for “SVENGOOLIE LIVE”, the live Horror talk show on Friday July 31, 2026. Featuring Svengoolie live on stage with celebrity guests and surprises, all in the classic Svengoolie style that we love! Imagine your favorite late night talk show. Imagine Svengoolie hosting. Imagine yourself in the studio audience. You can stop imagining, because it is happening! This will be the Horror Event of the Year!Separate ticket required.  Purchase in advance or at the door (pending availability)Saturday Aug. 1, 2026ALAN HOWARTH IN CONCERT – ALAN HOWARTH PERFORMS THE SCORE OF “HALLOWEEN II” LIVE TO A SCREENING OF THE FILM!Composer Alan Howarth will perform his classic score to “HALLOWEEN II" (1981) live to a screening of the film at Flashback Weekend on Sat. Aug. 1, 2026! This all-immersive audio and visual film screening experience is not to be missed!Separate ticket required.  Purchase in advance or at the door (pending availability)                                                                                                   FLASHBACK WEEKEND FILM FEST!Friday July 31, 2026 - 9:15PM Chicago Premiere!"THE FRIGHT STUFF" (2026) - The acclaimed new documentary on the Haunted Attraction Industry!From director Mike Myer (the popular web series Days of the Living Dead) and haunted attraction legend John LaFlamboy, comes "THE FRIGHT STUFF" , the first documentary to cover the history and cultural impact of haunted attractions from the inside.  From humble beginnings in the early 1900s to a multi-million dollar industry, haunted attractions remain one of the few linchpins that connect modern American folk traditions and regional commerce...a  place where dreamers and misfits come together to entertain people at a scale that is simultaneously huge but personal to their community.  At the center of the story is the journey of seasoned "haunter" John LaFlamboy as he battles time and resources to build his dream attraction....HellsGate Haunted House.  Flashback Weekend ticket holders for Friday July 31, 2026 are welcome (Either Weekend pass or single day Friday passes). Attendance limited to capacity.Saturday Aug. 1, 2026 10:00PMWORLD PREMIERE - "ROBOTICA"(2026)Full Moon Founder Charles Band's newest film "ROBOTICA" will have its World Premiere at Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention on Saturday August 1, 2026! Buckle-in and get ready for director Charles Band's latest film ROBOTICA, a hot and high-octane new sci-fi thriller that stars Lilly Bell (PROMPT) as the titular beautiful sex-bot with murder on her mind. After getting brutalized once-too-often by her despicable male overlords, Robotica snaps out of her pre-programmed stupor and enacts a wave of bloody, brutal revenge. A contemporary, blood-and-skin-soaked indie pulp classic that only could have come from Band and Full Moon!Flashback Weekend ticket holders for Sat. Aug. 1, 2026 are welcome (Either Weekend pass or single day Sat. passes). Attendance limited to capacity.                                                                                OFFICIAL AFTER PARTIES                                                                   Friday July 31, 2026 After Party 9:15PM - ???UNDER THE DOME - Conference Center  LOCATED ON THE HOTEL REGISTRATION DESK LEVELAll Flashback Weekend ticket holders welcome.One (1) drink purchase minimum from the bar upstairs.*Attendance limited to capacity*All Flashback Weekend ticket holders welcome.One (1) drink purchase minimum from the bar upstairs.*Attendance limited to capacity*                                                                                        Official After-Party Saturday August 1, 2026.                                                                                           WELCOME TO WOODSBORO DANCE PARTY.Official After-Party Saturday August 1, 2026. In the Conference Center – UNDER THE DOME. Party and Dance to the Music of SCREAM! The music soundtracks of SCREAM 1-3 defined the decade in which the first SCREAM trilogy took place. Saturday night at Flashback Weekend you will relive the amazing era of the 1990's! All Flashback Weekend ticket holders welcome. (1) drink purchase minimum from the party bar. Attendance limited to capacity.THE LEGENDARY SVENGOOLIE (RICH KOZ)!Svengoolie (Rich Koz) joins Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention for his annual appearance! SVENGOOLIE SCHEDULE (Times TBA)Fri. July 31, 2026Celeb Photo-Ops - (purchased separately)"SVENGOOLIE LIVE! THE Live Horror Talk Show Hosted by Svengoolie! (separate ticket required)Sat. Aug. 1, 2026Celeb Photo-Ops (purchased separately)Autographs and Selfies (based on availability)Svengoolie hosts the Sinister Visions Costume Contest You may also purchase a professional photo-op with Sven by Celeb Photo-Ops and receive a high quality 8 x 10 photo with Sven!  SINISTER VISIONS COSTUME CONTEST HOSTED BY SVENGOOLIESat. Aug. 1, 2026 at 5:00PM Join us on Saturday, Aug. 1 in your favorite ghoulish costume for our 19th Annual Sinister Visions Costume Contest and compete for fun and prizes! The contest will be hosted by the Legendary Svengoolie (Rich Koz)! All ages welcome! Prizes are awarded for First, Second and Third Place, and there's a Kids Category for ages 12 & under. Winners are determined by audience applause. This event is sponsored by Sinister Visions. All you need to enter is to pre-register, your Flashback Weekend convention tickets, and your costume! Seating limited to capacity.You must PRE-REGISTER for the 18th Annual Sinister Visions Costume Contest at the Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Con.The last couple of years have seen overwhelming attendance at this event, which is great, but we only have so much time and space! The first 20 adults and first 10 kids (12 & under) who submit their info via this registration form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcgYPOJdZExNduftxKizeReGYzs5LyBWnYKWxon7-SxTj8VA/viewform?pli=1 will be this year's contestants; first-come, first-served. Please share this post and spread the word! More info about the SVCC at http://flashbackweekend.com/schedule.html.Flashback Weekend Q & A's and Panel Discussions are moderated by Prominent Film critics, Journalists, and Podcast hosts;Dann Gire - The Daily HeraldNick Digilio - The Nick D PodcastSteven Prokopy - Third Coast ReviewPatrick Bromley - "F THIS MOVIE!"Morgan Gire - "Fighting Gire With Gire," Podcaster

Pakistani Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said discussions between Tehran and Washington are ongoing regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and de-escalation, Al Jazeera reported.Al Arabiya added that tangible results have not yet yielded results (Brent -0.1%)US equity futures are firmer across the board despite contrasting Meta (-8.8% pre-market) and Microsoft (+8.8% pre-market) earnings.DXY rebounds following the FOMC-induced losses, with focus now on PCE and GDP metrics.Fixed income benchmarks are lower across the board; BoE policy announcement awaits. Looking ahead, highlights include German Inflation Flash (Jul), US GDP Advance (Q2), PCE (Jun), Initial Jobless Claims (Jul/25), Personal Spending (Jun), Chicago Fed Labor Market Indicators (Jul), BoE Policy Announcement & MPR (Jul). Speakers include BoE Governor Bailey, Earnings from Bristol Myers Squibb, Mastercard, Apple & Amazon.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Fed maintained rates, though with 3 dissenters who favoured a 25bps hike. Chair Warsh said that if inflation remains elevated, rates could be part of fixing that.DXY came under pressure as the Fed failed to match hawkish expectations, though Warsh's press conference triggered pronounced UST curve steepening.US CENTCOM announced its forces successfully completed a heavy wave of strikes against Iran; Jordan intercepted five missiles launched by Iran.US after-market earnings saw results from ARM Holdings (-5.7%), Microsoft (+8.9%), Meta Platforms (-7.5%) and QUALCOMM (-4.7%).APAC stocks were mostly lower; European equity futures indicate a flat cash market open. Looking ahead, highlights include French GDP Prelim (Q2), Spanish GDP Flash (Q2), Inflation Prelim (Jul), German GDP Flash (Q2), State/Nationwide Inflation Flash (Jul), Italian GDP (Q2), EU GDP Flash (Q2), Consumer Confidence Final (Jul), US GDP Advance (Q2), PCE (Jun), Initial Jobless Claims (Jul/25), Personal Spending (Jun), Chicago Fed Labor Market Indicators (Jul), BoE Policy Announcement & MPR (Jul). Speakers include BoE Governor Bailey, Earnings from Bristol Myers Squibb, Mastercard, Apple, Amazon, Adidas, BMW, Leonardo, Renault, Sanofi, Schneider Electric, SocGen, BAE Systems, British American Tobacco, Shell & Rolls-Royce.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Dan Nathan sits down with Adam Nelson, fintech-focused VC partner, to break down why stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets are set to reshape the financial system. They cover the GENIUS Act's impact on regulatory clarity, why Circle's net income now rivals major banks, how Visa and Mastercard are responding to the threat, and the rise of companies like Rain and Velocity building the infrastructure layer. They also dig into why traditional banking moats are eroding, and close with a look at Hyperliquid, perpetual futures, and the growth of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. —FOLLOW USYouTube: @RiskReversalMediaInstagram: @riskreversalmediaTwitter: @RiskReversalLinkedIn: RiskReversal Media The financial opinions expressed in Risk Reversal content are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on Risk Reversal. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in Risk Reversal carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money that you can afford to lose. Derivatives are not suitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell or retain any specific investment or service.

How do you get your brand into the 90% of memory that's subconscious? In this segment from Marketing Trends, neuroscientist Pranav Yadav reveals that the human brain is a pattern-seeking storytelling device — and the formula for creating lasting brand memory hasn't changed in 5,000 years. From Vedic rituals to Alexander the Great's encounter with a naked wise man to MasterCard's Priceless campaign, Pranav traces the thread between ancient storytelling wisdom and modern brand architecture. This episode was made possible by Attentive. ----Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shaju Puthussery and Deepak Ramaswamy are the CEO and CTO of LightSpun, which is rebuilding the back-end engine of insurance processing as agentic AI infrastructure, starting in dental and moving into vision and ancillary benefits. Both came from Overjet, where Deepak was a co-founder and Shaju the first employee, and this conversation is largely about why they walked away from that thesis. Reading X-rays was the visible AI problem. Underneath it was a plumbing problem: claims that never reach clinical review because the documents were wrong, the provider record did not match, or the file never loaded cleanly.Two things in this episode surprised us. The first is that their most valuable asset was an accident. Shaju assumed credentialing was table stakes until a payer CEO told him it was blocking dentist onboarding, and one weekend later Deepak had an approach. That became the rail for roughly 87% of practicing dentists in the US and the provider data spine that feeds adjudication. The second is Shaju's answer to whether anyone profits from claim friction, which is not the cynical answer most people give.We discuss:Why Deepak argues the AI question is not either-or, and why world-class clinical review is worthless if the claim cannot get to itThe moment their business model was confidently wrong: they built for benefits configuration, customers came back asking about credentialing, duplicate records, and file loads, and a startup that planned to do one thing had to bet on tenWhy credentialing was never a Trojan horse for the provider data layer, how the same 200,000-dentist dataset gets monetized twice, and what obligation comes with being the thing the system quietly depends onThe honest ceiling on model performance: 85 to 90% out of the box, and why the climb to 98 or 99% production-ready is where the humans actually liveThe exact decision they will not automate, with the line drawn between deterministic denials (two cleanings a year, a $2,000 annual max) and anything touching a clinical outcomeWhy regulation, not technology, sets the pace, and how they take a faster primary source verification method to their internal NCQA leader with screenshots, timestamps, and source authenticity to prove it still holds upShaju's contrarian read on the $17 to $21 billion admin waste question: no one is winning from the friction, both sides are automating, and the real goal is shifting dollars from admin to careBringing fintech into adjudication with a benefits flex card that carries a Visa or Mastercard rail, blocks non-covered procedures at the chair, and opened doors to a vendor network of roughly 150 health plansThe discipline of not chasing every model release, what Hugging Face taught them early about picking bets, and why the architecture is built to swap foundation models out entirelyDeepak's pushback on the beachhead narrative: dental is several years behind medical, which means the solutions may not transfer cleanly, and they designed for vision and ancillary from day one rather than treating dental as a waypointWhy compliance came before the AI story, with SOC 2 Type 2, HITRUST, and NCQA in place first so they could get in the room with large payers at allThe legacy Deepak actually wants: recognized as the company that automated the boring and the safe, and left the critical decisions with people—Brought to you by: Sage Growth Partners — Value-focused strategy and marketing for growth-driven healthcare organizations.—Where to find Jared:• X: https://x.com/jaredstaylor• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

Welcome to Mastering Cyber with Host Alissa (Dr Jay) Abdullah, PhD, SVP & Deputy CSO at Mastercard, and former White House technology executive. Listen to this weekly one-minute podcast to help you maneuver cybersecurity industry tips, terms, and topics. Buckle up, your 60 seconds of cyber starts now! Sponsored by Mastercard: https://mastercard.us/en-us.html

Digital banks have spent years chasing customer growth. But scale alone does not create profitability.In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Simon Loong, Founder and Group CEO of WeLab, explains what it takes to build a successful digital bank across Asia.He shares why lending remains central to profitability, why standalone fintechs face a harder path, and how banking licences, AI, stablecoins and regional expansion are shaping the next phase of digital banking.

A.M. Edition for July 27. President Trump calls off a major escalation of strikes against Iran, amid efforts to revive diplomacy with Tehran and a debate over America's declining munitions stockpiles. Plus, Nvidia is in talks to provide a roughly $250 billion financial backstop for OpenAI to lease a massive data center project in Ohio. And WSJ tech reporter Amrith Ramkumar explains how dual lobbying efforts from Apple and Micron are putting the Trump administration in the center of a fight over access to Chinese memory chips. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

L'innovation et la créativité collective reposent sur un pilier souvent négligé dans les organisations : la confiance.Dans cet épisode, Delphine Zanelli reçoit Barbara Sessa, Directrice Générale de Mastercard France.La transformation technologique expose les professionnels à une injonction complexe. Ils doivent accélérer et intégrer de nouveaux outils, tout en subissant la peur de se tromper ou de perdre leur place. Cette tension freine directement les initiatives. Les collaborateurs bloquent leurs idées par crainte de l'échec. Face à ces incertitudes, la capacité à sécuriser les équipes devient la qualité première attendue des dirigeants.Barbara Sessa s'appuie sur son propre parcours pour définir sa pratique de leadership. Elle raconte son arrivée en France il y a dix-huit ans. Elle a fait un saut dans le vide sans maîtriser la langue locale. Elle a traversé des passages à vide professionnels pour forger sa résilience. Elle considère aujourd'hui que ces moments d'inconfort préparent aux grandes étapes d'une carrière. Elle a appris à faire de l'acceptation du doute une boussole pour orienter ses décisions.La confiance exige des preuves quotidiennes. Elle se construit par des actes concrets et tangibles. Donner le pouvoir de décider, autoriser le droit à l'erreur et défendre ses équipes face aux échecs constituent des gestes indispensables. Ils renforcent la cohérence entre le discours et la réalité du terrain. Ce type de management crée les conditions nécessaires pour maintenir l'engagement des collaborateurs sur la durée. Un succès collectif ne se bâtit jamais de manière isolée.La conformité freine la créativité. Les avancées liées à l'intelligence artificielle et l'évolution des usages de paiement requièrent des regards croisés. La rencontre entre des profils différents et le décalage des parcours génèrent les meilleures solutions. La diversité des expériences et des points de vue s'avère essentielle pour nourrir la transformation du travail. Les réunions de réflexion collective doivent réunir des personnes avec des formations variées pour casser les schémas préétablis.Cet épisode donne des éléments concrets pour aligner son discours et ses actions au quotidien. Il permet d'interroger ses propres pratiques managériales pour replacer la sécurité psychologique au centre de son métier de manager.CHAPITRAGE :(00:00) Les passages à vide et la résilience (05:16) L'innovation technologique et l'évolution des paiements (08:39) Le décalage et la diversité des profils(11:27) L'acte de confiance et le droit à l'erreur (21:39) La reconnaissance et le succès collectif (25:35) Le saut dans le vide et la posture de dirigeante (30:28) Visualiser des rêves ambitieux

Knowledge Project Key Takeaways The dating site story is systems thinking in one anecdote: a large dating site hypothesized longer profiles would drive more engagement They tested it. It was true. They rolled it outMany, many months later they discovered it was negative for conversion — when people knew that much about each other, they converted lessThat is a second-derivative effect, and you only find it way after the factThe combination is the whole point: know the really old stuff (the history of your field, which signals passion) and really understand the new edge. Do both and you're a power playerApplying for a marketing job at P&G or Pepsi? Know the legends of marketing and genuinely get TikTok. That's a wildly differentiated candidateThe built-in filter: if learning the history of your field sounds tedious, you're in the wrong lane. Tedium is the signal that the passion isn't thereWall Street is the buyer of the product venture capitalists create, since liquidity is either M&A or an IPO and that's where the price gets set — so even at two people on a PowerPoint, you're asking whether this thing grown up is something that buyer gets excited aboutChina has roughly 10 good open source models and the farmer metaphor explains why that matters: two agricultural societies, in one the farmers come to market, sell goods, go home. In the other, they're forced to share best practices with every other farmer. Which one evolves faster? They're open sourcing weights and publishing the new techniques. Meanwhile a lot of US startups are quietly forking those modelsThe chart that tells the AI funding story: losses of the category-leading company before going cash flow positive. Amazon was two or three billion. Uber was around 15 billion. These AI companies will be way bigger than thatBurn rate used to be the risk metric: ten years ago a million a month was terrifying. Now companies burn five billion a year, over a hundred million a month, and at that speed it's genuinely hard to know what your unit economics even areStablecoins are functionally a workaround for regulation the banks lobbied into existence. ACH takes three days, a same-day wire costs $25 and a page of forms, and credit cards charge 2 to 2.5% — “there's zero reason why it should cost two or three percent, just zero” UK Faster Payments did instant bank-to-bank 20 years ago, Pix hit 60-70% of transactions within six years, and the US built FedNow but it went nowhereBill once asked Jeff Bezos how his angel portfolio was so successful given he has zero free time. The answer: when he meets an entrepreneur there is only one question he asks himself, is this person going to do this no matter what, come hell or high water?Benchmark made the partnership flat — no lead partner, no king, no president, just five equal partners, which makes recruiting easy, actually develops new partners, and eliminates all the annual comp politics. The one huge negative: with no CEO, nobody owns anything firm-wide, which is why the site is still a single splash page 15 years laterRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgBill Gurley spent years on Wall Street, built his career as a partner at Benchmark, worked through Uber's hypergrowth era, and now serves on the board of the Santa Fe Institute, where he studies complexity and systems thinking. In this episode, Bill shares the mental models he returns to most, including systems thinking, second- and third-order effects, and the importance of understanding both the bedrock of your field and the bleeding edge. He explains what separates great founders, why storytelling and product instincts matter, how he uses AI across different models, and what he sees coming in open source, China, stablecoins, tokenization, payments, and venture capital.  ------ Timestamps: (00:00) Key Mental Models (02:02) Investing Journey and Key Players (05:21) Knowing the Bedrock of the Industry (08:50) Obsessive Learning in Founders (10:04) The Silent Edge (11:44) Surprising AI Use (13:13) The Future of AI Models (14:17) Global AI Regulation (18:12) Impacts of AI on Investing (19:53) Are There Limitations on Training AI Models? (23:04) Would You Sit in the Back Seat While Your Tesla Drives? (24:15) Non-Consensus Opinions (24:53) Are We Overfunding this Buildout? (29:40) The Role of Retail Investors and Tokenization (34:26) What is a Stablecoin? (37:58) Competitive Mode: Visa and Mastercard (39:55) AI and Debt Analysis (45:05) The Craft of Storytelling and Writing (48:07) Founder Advantage: Product Instinct (50:12) Real World Lessons from Working With Uber (52:10) Inside Benchmark's Success (59:42) What is Success for You? ------ Newsletter: The Brain Food newsletter delivers actionable insights and thoughtful ideas every Sunday. It takes 5 minutes to read, and it's completely free. 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A.M. Edition for July 24. Global markets are reckoning with the prospect of prolonged conflict in the Middle East and rising inflation as oil prices roar back – pushing up borrowing costs in the U.S. and Asia. Plus, hotel chain Melia pulls out of Cuba in a blow to the island's vital tourism sector. And WSJ defense reporter Alistair MacDonald explains how Europe is turning to homegrown defense technologies in an effort to counter U.S. dependence. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James sits down with Mark Wagner, CEO of Disputifier, to discuss how new card brand initiatives like Mastercard's Scam Merchant Monitoring Program (SMMP) and Visa's VAMP are changing the way ISOs, acquirers, and merchants approach fraud prevention and chargeback management. Beyond breaking down the latest rule changes, they explore practical strategies for reducing disputes, improving the customer experience, and proactively protecting merchant portfolios before problems arise. Plus, Patti Murphy returns with Today in Payments, covering the Federal Reserve's latest payments data, the growing conversation around pay-by-bank, legislation surrounding the phaseout of the penny, the launch of the Linux Foundation's AI payment protocol, and other important developments shaping the future of the payments industry.

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Enjoy an hour of Easy Listening Instrumental Christian Music. Each Saturday I will provide another hour of the Sweetest Sound in Town. We are a listener supported pod cast. If you have been blessed by our music I hope you will help with a tax deductible gift. You can donate on line with the Pay Pal tab on the bottom of this page. I will also be happy to send you an envelope for you to return a gift in or accept your Visa or MasterCard when you call our toll free number 1 888 382 0881. You can also send us your gift by mailing it to Shofar Broadcasting P.O. Box 1909 Charleston, W.V. 25327

Some marketing ideas capture attention for a moment. The very best ones become part of culture. And you could say...that's priceless.Recorded live at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Jim sits down with Jill Kramer, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Mastercard, to discuss what it's like to lead one of the world's most iconic brands. Mastercard, known globally for its “Priceless” platform and its role at the center of everyday commerce, has spent decades building trust, emotional connection, and cultural relevance across markets. After nearly a decade as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Accenture, where she led the company's "Let There Be Change" brand transformation, and earlier leadership roles at BBDO and DDB, Jill stepped into one of marketing's most influential positions with the responsibility of guiding Mastercard's next chapter.In this wide-ranging conversation, Jill shares her approach to earning trust as a new leader, building creative cultures where ideas can thrive, and why her philosophy of "early, ugly, often" has helped teams create better work. She also discusses how Mastercard is evolving its brand beyond payments, leaning into experiences, partnerships, and technology, and how the company is approaching AI, creator collaborations, and innovation while staying true to the timeless principles that have made it one of the most respected brands in the world.Whether you're leading a global organization or a small team, Jill offers thoughtful lessons on curiosity, creativity, change, and why the best leaders never stop learning.—This week's episode is brought to you by Infillion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Americans say they feel bad about the economy. Their spending tells a different story.  Michelle Meyer, Chief Economist at Mastercard and head of the Mastercard Economics Institute, joins Liz Thomas to share her perspective on what Mastercard is seeing in real-time spending data.  The episode looks at why consumer sentiment has stayed weak even as spending has held up. Meyer says the data shows consumers are still buying, but the easy spending environment has changed. Higher prices have made people more selective. That puts more pressure on companies that once had more room to pass costs through.  The conversation uses travel as one example of the gap between mood and behavior. And also looks at how spending behavior is changing beneath the headline numbers, from online returns to the way people research purchases before they buy.  This episode is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Subscribe to The Important Part for smarter conversations about markets, investing and the forces shaping your financial future. For more, read Liz's column every Thursday at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On The Money⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by SoFi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow Liz on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LizThomasStrat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Additional resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On The Money⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Sign up for SoFi's newsletter for intel, insights, and inspo to help you get your money right. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Investing 101 Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: At SoFi, we believe investing is for everyone — which is why we've created a hub with info for beginners and experts alike. Start exploring to get investment education, advice, resources, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wealth Investing Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Information you need to know to make your money work harder for you. This podcast should be used for informational purposes only and not deemed as a recommendation. Our Automated investing is via SoFi Wealth LLC, and is a registered investment advisor. Our Active investing is via SoFi securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. For additional disclosures related to the SoFi Invest® platforms, please visit www.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SoFi.com/Legal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ©2026 Social Finance, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Today on Second Request, Executive Editor Teddy Downey sits down with Carter Dougherty, senior fellow for anti-monopoly and finance at Demand Progress, who argues that Visa and Mastercard enable banks to coordinate pricing without ever explicitly agreeing to it — and makes the case for how the Credit Card Competition Act, ongoing antitrust litigation, and a more aggressive enforcement posture could finally break the duopoly's grip on the payments market.

Welcome to Mastering Cyber with Host Alissa (Dr Jay) Abdullah, PhD, SVP & Deputy CSO at Mastercard, and former White House technology executive. Listen to this weekly one-minute podcast to help you maneuver cybersecurity industry tips, terms, and topics. Buckle up, your 60 seconds of cyber starts now! Sponsored by Mastercard: https://mastercard.us/en-us.html

In this episode of the Cannabis Accounting Podcast, host Raymond Guns sits down with Don Raleigh III, Revenue Operations Manager at Evolve Payment and award-winning payments and AR compliance leader, to pull back the curtain on what's actually happening with cannabis payment compliance right now — and why most operators are more exposed than they realize.Don talks about:

Why humans won't shop alone anymore. Raja Rajamannar, Senior Fellow at Mastercard, joins CoinDesk's Sam Ewen for a conversation that is equal parts blockchain brand masterclass and roadmap for what marketing looks like when agents start making the decisions. Raja makes the case that agentic commerce doesn't simplify the marketer's job, it doubles it because now you have to win over the human and their agent, and the criteria for each are completely different. - Timecodes: 0:00 – Rethinking sales: humans vs. AI agents 2:17 – Crypto's branding problem 5:47 – Preserving value and remittances as use cases 7:53 – Cash to credit cards: an early parallel to crypto 14:31 – Money, emotion, and the Mastercard brand journey 17:48 – Experiential marketing over traditional ads 19:00 – Mastercard-flavored macarons and sensory branding 20:17 – The rise of agentic commerce 24:38 – Marketing to both humans and their AI agents 29:20 – Building empathy into AI transactions - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. Find out more at⁠⁠ realfi.co⁠⁠. - Ledn provides a secure and transparent way to access liquidity while maintaining your bitcoin holdings. Perfect 8 year track record of keeping clients assets safe. Don't sell your bitcoin. Get a bitcoin-backed loan. Check out your rate by using their loan calculator at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ledn.io⁠⁠ - JPEG Trading is a global proprietary trading firm specializing in cryptocurrency and decentralized finance markets. From market structure and liquidity provision to quantitative trading strategies, JPEG Trading operates across the full spectrum of blockchain-based assets. Follow @jpegtrading on X to stay ahead of the latest developments in digital asset markets:⁠⁠ https://x.com/jpegtrading⁠⁠ - "Spotlight" features host Sam Ewen.

CoinDesk's The Policy Protocol hosts Rebecca Rettig and Renato Mariotti open with two hot topics: the SEC's request for public comment on "novel" ETFs and the launch of Open USD, a new stablecoin protocol backed by Coinbase, major banks, Visa, and Mastercard. Christian Catalini, Founder of the MIT Cryptoeconomics Lab and co-creator of Facebook's Diem/Libram project, joins to argue that the alliance's real test will be in governance. Plus, Rebecca and Renato close by naming their Person of the Week ahead of an important July 4th target. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Welcome to The Policy Protocol 01:57 - SEC Opens Public Comment on "Novel" ETFs 04:39 - Open Standard and the Antitrust Question 07:27 - Christian Catalini on Libra's Lessons, Neutrality, and Governance 16:14 - Person of the Week - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. Find out more at realfi.co. - Ledn provides a secure and transparent way to access liquidity while maintaining your bitcoin holdings. Perfect 8 year track record of keeping clients assets safe. Don't sell your bitcoin. Get a bitcoin-backed loan. Check out your rate by using their loan calculator at ledn.io - JPEG Trading is a global proprietary trading firm specializing in cryptocurrency and decentralized finance markets. From market structure and liquidity provision to quantitative trading strategies, JPEG Trading operates across the full spectrum of blockchain-based assets. Follow @jpegtrading on X to stay ahead of the latest developments in digital asset markets: https://x.com/jpegtrading

The crew is joined by Selini Capital's Jordi Alexander to break down Open USD, the no-fee stablecoin from a 140-firm consortium spanning Visa, Mastercard, BlackRock, Google and Coinbase, all aimed at the Circle and Tether duopoly. Plus Saylor's new Digital Credit framework for MicroStrategy, the Ansem-fueled memecoin comeback, and ENS reigniting the “DAOs are fake” debate. Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. Joining the panel “at the moment of max pain” is Jordi Alexander, CIO of Selini Capital. First up: MicroStrategy in crisis, with MSTR down about 30% in five days and STRC hitting $71, and Saylor's answer, a new Digital Credit framework with an 18-month cash cushion and a jumbo dividend hike to 12%. Then the headline story, Open USD: a no-fee stablecoin from a 140-member consortium including Visa, Mastercard, BlackRock, Google and Coinbase, built to break the Circle and Tether duopoly. The back half covers the memecoin comeback around the Ansem coin, and ENS reigniting the “DAOs are fake” debate after Nick Johnson single-handedly blocked a governance vote, before the crew debates whether consortia are just DAOs in a suit. Let's get into it. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Show highlights

Anthropic said Commerce lifted export controls on Fable 5 and Mythos 5, restoring access Wednesday, and launched Sonnet 5. Sony is ending PlayStation game discs in 2028, a 140-company group unveiled Open USD, and Meta's building a cloud business. Anthropic says the Department of Commerce has lifted export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 and that it will begin restoring access Wednesday (X) Anthropic says the Department of Commerce has lifted export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 and that it will begin restoring access Wednesday (BleepingComputer) Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 5, saying it nears Opus 4.8 performance at lower prices and is substantially better than Sonnet 4.6 for agentic work (Anthropic) Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 5, saying it nears Opus 4.8 performance at lower prices and is substantially better than Sonnet 4.6 for agentic work (The New Stack) Sony says all new PlayStation games from both first- and third-party developers will be sold in digital formats from January 2028, ending physical game discs (Game File) Visa, Mastercard, Stripe, BlackRock, Coinbase, and 140+ companies join Open Standard to launch Open USD, a stablecoin that shares earnings from its reserves (The Block) Sources: Meta is developing plans for a cloud infrastructure business that will sell access to AI computing power and models, to compete with AWS and Azure (Bloomberg) SpaceX cuts monthly Starlink prices in half in the Memphis area, as it endures blowback and legal challenges from opponents of its Colossus data centers (Bloomberg) Subscribe to the ad-free feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices