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Crypto News: US Senate passes bill to ban the Federal Reserve from creating a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). 118-year-old Scottish investment firm Baillie Gifford has launched a tokenized corporate bond fund on Ethereum and Solana. Brought to you by

XRP may have just become impossible to ignore. While much of the market remains focused on price, institutions are rapidly building the infrastructure layer for always-on digital finance — and XRP continues to appear at the center of the settlement conversation. Today, Mastercard announced expanded settlement capabilities that support regulated stablecoins, including RLUSD, while enabling intraday, weekend, holiday, and 24/7 settlement options. At the same time, Ripple continues expanding Real World Asset (RWA) initiatives on the XRP Ledger, RLUSD adoption continues to grow, and the conversation around digital settlement infrastructure is accelerating across the financial industry. The bigger question is no longer whether digital assets will be part of the future financial system. The question is: What infrastructure is required to make a 24/7 financial system actually work? Tonight, Jeff and Chip connect the dots between: ⚡ Mastercard's expanding stablecoin settlement network ⚡ RLUSD and the XRP Ledger ⚡ Ripple's growing role in tokenized finance ⚡ The future of 24/7 global settlement ⚡ MoneyGram's stablecoin expansion ⚡ XRP Ledger infrastructure and validator growth ⚡ Why Peter Brandt believes XRP has the strongest transactional use case in crypto ⚡ The growing shift from speculation to utility As institutions move from experimentation to implementation, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: The next phase of digital finance may require infrastructure that was built long before most people realized why it mattered. #XRP #Ripple #RLUSD #Mastercard #XRPL #Crypto #Blockchain #Tokenization #Stablecoins #Finance ☕ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL Badassery Coffee Company https://badasserycoffee.com

Crypto News: The Clarity Act has been approved to move to the Senate floor for a vote. Bitcoin is in the oversold zone and a bounce may come soon. Sens. Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren push Labor Dept. to scrap proposed rule that brings crypto into 401(k) plans. Anti CBDC ban has issues. Brought to you by

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), and Stellar announced plans to enable tokenization of custodied assets on the Stellar network. MoneyGram today announced the launch of MGUSD, a native U.S. dollar stablecoin and the foundation for a growing suite of financial services across its global network. ~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~ Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBN Use Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts! Guest: Denelle Dixon, CEO & Executive Director at Stellar Development Foundation Stellar Learn More ➜https://bit.ly/StellarXLMwebsite 00:10 Sponsor: Tangem 01:00 Moneygram launching stablecoin on Stellar 02:40 Expectations 03:30 Canton disbelief 05:30 What will be the limitations?  06:15 Why 24/5? 07:30 Institutions care about distribution 09:45 Bridges to access DeFi apps like Morpho? 12:00 When will this happen? 01:00 Next 2 years 14:40 BENJI 5-Year performance 15:40 RWA value in 12months? 17:00 Why hasn't USDC or PayPalUSD taken off on Stellar? 18:30 Is “Privacy” misleading? 19:40 KYC for everyone? 24:15 CLARITY Act odds & unlock 25:10 Perps & Prediction Markets on Stellar? 25:40 POS System: Toast partnership? 28:30 Customer confidence timeline? #Crypto #XLM #ethereum ~Two Massive Stellar Partnerships!

José Fernández has spent over 20 years in fintech. He helped build the crypto ecosystem at PayPal and Venmo for 400 million users, and today he's VP of Ecosystem at the Stellar Development Foundation, working with the builders reshaping financial infrastructure across LATAM.In this conversation from Stellar House CDMX we talk about why Stellar bet on payments before it was cool, how crypto adoption is shifting across the region, and what it's going to take to reach real scale.00:00 Intro and first impressions of Stellar House CDMX00:46 Why payments was always sexy (even when nobody saw it)01:35 Stellar as financial infrastructure03:44 Why the blockchain you choose matters05:01 The crypto ecosystem in LATAM and the companies emerging06:29 Stellar as a Lego box: how the pieces fit together07:54 Distribution: the hardest challenge in the ecosystem09:30 Fat Protocols vs. end user experience11:33 Mass adoption: who's going to push the end user?12:14 Moneygram, remittances and stablecoin settlement14:05 AI and the new builder stack: 157 contributions in 60 days15:31 How the SDF supports ecosystem projects18:22 Distribution as a competitive advantage19:48 Why Stellar House in Mexico City?21:06 Closing and where to find JoséJosé Fernández lleva más de 20 años en fintech. Pasó por PayPal y Venmo construyendo el ecosistema cripto para 400 millones de usuarios, y hoy es VP de Ecosistema en la Stellar Development Foundation, donde trabaja con los builders que están rediseñando la infraestructura financiera de LATAM.En esta conversación desde Stellar House CDMX hablamos de por qué Stellar apostó por payments cuando nadie lo veía, cómo está cambiando la adopción cripto en la región, y qué le falta al ecosistema para llegar a escala real,

Crypto News: Michael Saylor's Strategy signals potential bitcoin sale to fund dividends obligations. Senator Bernie Moreno says they're going to mark up the Bitcoin and crypto market structure legislation Clarity Act "next week."Brought to you by

00:00 Welcome to Boys Club Live 00:49 Today's Guest Lineup 01:36 Makeup Compact Debate 03:55 Octant Sponsor Update 05:19 Nicest Weather Map 08:43 Thunderstorm Monitor TikTok 09:58 Vercel Sponsor Shoutout 10:35 Slop Cannon Kids 13:32 Testing GPT-2 Image Tool 16:37 Writing the Brand Kit Prompt 26:13 AI Brand Kit Results 31:28 Stefan Deleveaux Joins the Show 33:10 Oasis Onchain Update 34:20 Caribbean Crypto Use Cases 37:12 Fish Fraud Flashback 40:25 Why Stefan Got Into Crypto 41:53 Octant Creator Bootcamp 48:45 Polygon Sponsor Shoutout 49:56 Welcome Anthony Soohoo, MoneyGram CEO to the show 55:25 Stablecoin Remittance Rails 01:00:56 Scaling Markets and Compliance 01:07:19 MoneyGram Beyond Remittance 01:10:08 AI Color Analysis Outro

Wei Zhou is the CEO of Coins.ph, the largest crypto-native fintech platform in the Philippines, which he acquired in 2022. A former CFO of Binance and long-time finance executive — Wei has been rebuilding Coins.ph as a fully regulated on-ramp between fiat, crypto and stablecoins for Filipino users and businesses, while extending the playbook globally through Coins.xyz. Why you should listen A real-world stablecoin case study: The Philippines pulls in close to $100 billion a year in foreign inflows — roughly $38 billion in retail remittances from nearly 10 million overseas Filipino workers, plus around $50 billion flowing into the country's huge business process outsourcing sector. Historically almost all of it moved over Swift banking rails at 5–6% in fees, which remittance pioneers like Remitly and MoneyGram dragged down to 2–4%. Wei walks through how stablecoin rails are collapsing those costs further still — Coins.ph has run USDC flows with Circle at just 20–30 basis points — and why, post-Covid, everyday Filipino families and businesses with overseas ties are pivoting into stablecoins on their own. A two-sided marketplace with a stablecoin flywheel: Wei thinks of Coins.ph less as an exchange and more as a stablecoin marketplace, with retail users as net buyers of digital dollars on one side, and businesses and institutions sending money into the country as net sellers on the other — a balance that drives liquidity, tightens pricing and fuels growth. The biggest friction, he argues, isn't crypto; it's fiat. Opening up cheap 24/7 deposits and withdrawals is what pulls users in, and weekend trading volumes on Coins already outstrip weekday volumes simply because traditional banks are closed. He also previews a B2B push launching before the end of May, enabling online and offline Coins merchants to accept USDC and USDT payments, alongside partnerships with Circle, HashKey and other licensed players to build out regional stablecoin corridors. Stablecoins as the new unit of account: Looking three to five years out, Wei sees a world where more and more assets — from Bitcoin pairs to tokenised securities and real-world assets — are denominated in stablecoins rather than fiat. The GENIUS Act in the US, along with parallel regimes in the EU, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and the UAE, is the unlock: traditional financial institutions can finally engage with stablecoins directly, letting platforms like Coins.ph tap deeper pools of liquidity and bring more investment products to Filipino users. In the hot-take round, Wei calls Bitcoin to a million dollars ("and then sats become the new stablecoin"), argues the AI intelligence layer is already quietly embedded in everything we use, and names Asimov's Foundation and Liu Cixin's The Three-Body Problem as his favourite sci-fi. Supporting links Stabull Finance Coins Andy on Twitter  Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin   If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.

From building Ghana Party in the Park for 20 years without corporate support to losing deals worth millions when artists failed to show up, and why the brutal truth about building a legacy in UK entertainment is that you compete against your own people wasting money you don't have when you could have worked smarter together, the man who ran events that became institutions but never got the corporate backing that Ghanaian promoters in Ghana receive from telcos and banks because the Ghanaian community in the UK is a very small percentage, the 100 percent openness to partnership that brought smiles when Western Union and MoneyGram sponsored events wishing they had done even more because that support validated the work being done, the conversation with his friend David that hit hard about how a lot of us don't like systems thinking we just like to do things and sometimes it looks like ego, the church example where the usher says sit here and you start looking funny because you spotted somewhere you want to sit but for the church and the usher she's thinking this will align with the camera position proving we don't like systems thinking, the fear of change that held him and others back when change is good and change is necessary for growth, the Bissakele show at the Forum in London that sold tickets at incredible speed but could have been twice as big if the venue choice was better, the 696 form system that forced black event promoters to assess every DJ and attendee because of knife culture and fighting at clubs putting everyone in one bracket and making it harder to book certain venues, the Scala venue in King's Cross that said no they don't want to do a black event forcing him to find the next alternative when over 200 people were left outside while inside was jam packed proving they could have filled a space twice that size, the mistakes made that he's learned from because you've got to be able to make mistakes to correct them and life you could always do better, the recounting of what he would have done better including getting more people involved in the work and having better understanding with artists he worked with because some of them were personal friends who don't need to speak to you anymore because things didn't go their way, the money wasted by competing against promotional partners like Aloudia, West Coast, DJ Abramship, and Stuk DJs when there were times they had about three events on the same night and could have done one big event instead, the ego and pride that stopped them from working smarter alongside the reality that competition is healthy but if he thinks about it now they could have done better which they are correcting by working closely together now, the discussion about Ghana Party in the Park becoming like Wireless Festival which he 100 percent agrees with but the business decision of whether to take Ghana out of the title when 80 percent of the niche market was the Ghanaian community, the offer that came in 2020 where he was happy to take away the Ghana from the title and had COVID not come in it would still not be Ghana Party in the Park it would have been a different title, the reality that everything he does is Ghana related and maybe that's wrong of him but that's the foundation he built, the wisdom that Ghana starts a lot of things but doesn't own it and somebody else takes it better and he's part of the system that got it wrong, the experience working with legend Daddy Lumba who was very difficult to work with doing three shows successfully in the UK before the fourth show where Daddy Lumba called just days before to say he's not coming just like that with no fault of the promoter, the heavy loss already made at that time with tickets sold and people ready to attend Guest: Dennis Tawiah (Aqualva UK Founder) Host: Derrick Abaitey

From not owning the stories and contributions that built the UK African music scene to losing millions when COVID forced event cancellations and why the brutal truth about going with the flow without being intentional is that other people end up taking credit for your work while you watch your children learn your legacy from strangers instead of from you, the man who pioneered African music on mainstream UK radio and created events that became institutions but never documented his role in the movement, the cassette tapes he showed his son who had never seen one before using a pen to rewind it teaching lessons about how far they've come and how much has changed, the regret of not owning a lot of the history because when you look at Zemba or the movements happening right now people think it started with someone's return but there was a group of people who started this and they should have documented it but they didn't, the children he feels he let down because they don't really know his story and it takes other people to tell them when he's never been the type to go around talking about himself but life has taught him you've got to speak up, the beautiful family this unplanned path has given him and how his kids are now seeing what he did and his peers are telling him he needs to speak up and own half of what Africans in the UK are enjoying right now because in a few years nobody will know what they went through, the contributions to getting African music played on mainstream radio which broke the camel's back that people don't know about, the mistakes made because he was just going with the flow and the cost of not being intentional because somebody else comes into the story and other people take the credit and other people tell you that you've been lazy, the 90 percent of conversations and rooms he's been in from record label rooms to radio stations to pluggers that never translated to support for his company or his events, the Ghana Party in the Park brand that ran for 20 years without fail even when others fell and the very good offer on the table in January before COVID came in March and destroyed the deal, the generations of people who came through Ghana Party in the Park who are now at Sony Music and big positions in the industry and how he sees ex patrons everywhere in high positions who all came through his events, the disappointment of not getting rich from Ghana Party in the Park because it's a big brand, a very very big brand that deserved more, the business cap he didn't put on early enough because he matured very late and maturity came to him very late but now he's surrounded by good people like his partner DJ Mensa in Ghana bringing brilliant ideas, the Ghanaian businesses at the time who weren't comfortable with the entertainment scene even in Ghana before telcos like MTN and Vodafone had to invest heavily into Ghanaian music, the shout out to Charter House for what they were doing with Ghana Music Awards and how when corporate came in you saw the beauty of what they were doing, the love for what corporate is doing especially in Ghana with Charter House and iGo House doing Tidal Rave and how banks and drinks companies and telco companies are getting involved but in the UK they don't get that because the Ghanaian community is a very small percentage, the 100 percent openness to partnership and the smile that came from sponsorship from Western Union and MoneyGram at the time wishing they had done even more, the friend David who said something that hit him about how a lot of us don't like systems thinking we just like to do things and sometimes it looks like ego, the example of walking into a church and the usher says sit here and you start looking funny because you spotted somewhere you want to sit but for the church and the usher she's thinking this will align with the camera position proving we don't like systems thinking, the fear of change that held him and others back when change is good.

Real Bitcoin was just sent to the Cardano blockchain as a native token — no bridge, no wrapping, no custodian. The Charms protocol uses recursive zero-knowledge proofs to “beam” assets between Bitcoin and Cardano trustlessly. On March 18, 2026, eBTC (Enchanted Bitcoin) landed on Cardano as a CNT. Weeks earlier, ADA, SNEK, and USDM were beamed from Cardano to Bitcoin.In this video, I break down exactly how Charms works, why Cardano's eUTXO model was the foundation for the protocol, and what this means for Bitcoin DeFi on Cardano. Plus updates on the Pyth Oracle hackathon, Strike perpetuals launch, and Midnight's mainnet launch week.

Most fintech founders talk about financial inclusion. Stone Atwine actually started there, watching his grandmother get stressed at a Moneygram agent because she had no ID, carrying $200 in cash on a one-hour bus ride back to her farm. That frustration became the foundation of Eversend, now one of Africa's most ambitious cross-border payments and neobanking platforms.In this episode, Stone and Uwem go deep on what it actually takes to build a durable fintech across 12 markets - the regulatory complexity most founders underestimate, why blitzscaling fails when your users will abandon you the day you start charging, and how stablecoins quietly became Eversend's treasury and payments backbone years before the rest of the market caught on.Stone also shares a genuinely contrarian view on vibe coding, AI, and why the biggest beneficiaries of the AI revolution may not be the youngest engineers, but operators in their 40s with deep market knowledge and the tools to finally act on it.This is not a panel version of Stone's story. This is the one with the real decisions.

In this conversation, Peter discusses the launch of the Midnight Mainnet, focusing on its federated node operators and the importance of privacy and compliance in blockchain technology. He highlights the roles of key players like MoneyGram, eToro, and PairPoint by Vodafone, and emphasises the significance of zero-knowledge proofs in ensuring privacy while maintaining regulatory compliance. The discussion also touches on the future prospects and challenges for Midnight as it transitions from a federated to a decentralised network.TakeawaysThe biggest hurdle to real world adoption of blockchain isn't speed.Midnight focuses on selective disclosure and programmable data protection.Privacy preserving by default, compliant friendly when needed.ZK proofs allow proving compliance without revealing sensitive data.MoneyGram's role signals a regulatory bridge for blockchain adoption.E-Toro's scale implies a stress test mindset for infrastructure.PairPoint addresses privacy issues in the economy of things.Federated setups ensure stability during the network's launch phase.Midnight's operator set includes serious players in cloud and fintech.The transition from federated to decentralized is crucial for Midnight's future.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Midnight Mainnet and Its Significance02:53 Federated Node Operators: Key Players in Midnight's Launch06:11 The Role of Privacy and Compliance in Blockchain07:37 Future Prospects and Challenges for MidnightDISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or legal advice. I am not affiliated with, nor compensated by, the project discussed—no tokens, payments, or incentives received. I do not hold a stake in the project, including private or future allocations. All views are my own, based on public information. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor before investing. Crypto investments carry high risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. I am not responsible for any decisions you make based on this content.

Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of stablecoins and digital transformation with Anthony Soohoo, CEO of MoneyGram. Recorded live at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, this episode explores the rapid evolution of digital currencies, the potential of stablecoins as a "killer app," and the convergence of AI and digital assets. Anthony shares insights on MoneyGram's strategic refounding, likening it to Microsoft's shift under Satya Nadella, and discusses the importance of scaling trust in financial services. Discover how MoneyGram is leveraging its vast global network to simplify complex transactions and support diverse use cases, from remittances to real estate.Topics Discussed:Introduction to stablecoins and their impact on the financial landscapeMoneyGram's digital transformation and strategic refoundingThe role of AI and agentic AI in financial servicesThe future of digital currencies and the importance of trustTimestamps:[00:00] Introduction by Mark Walker[02:15] Anthony Soohoo on stablecoins as a "killer app"[10:45] MoneyGram's global network and digital transformation[18:30] The convergence of AI and digital assets[25:00] Closing thoughts on the future of financial services The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and partnership opportunities at thefintechtimes.com and follow The Fintech Times across all major social platforms.

Stablecoins are moving from crypto hype to payment backbone. Geetha Panchapakesan (ex- PayPal, -Visa, -Moneygram, -Circle) explains why banks, payment service providers, and regulators now see them as the future rail for cross-border money movement.

Today's guest is Debjit Saha, VP of Engineering & Product for Risk & Compliance at MoneyGram. Debjit focuses on building data- and AI-driven controls for fraud, compliance, and payments decisioning. Debjit joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how financial institutions can unify fraud, AML, and sanctions data amid rising costs, regulatory scrutiny, and sophisticated threats. Debjit also highlights practical steps for enterprise leaders: standardize tooling to bridge silos, shift to model-based detection to reduce false positives, and implement tiered human-in-the-loop controls for greater compliance efficiency. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/e2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on Emerj's flagship 'AI in Business' podcast!

Tedd Huff, CEO of fintech advisory firm Voalyre, sits down with Geetha Panchapakesan, Founder and CEO of Tesser, to explore how stablecoins are changing cross-border payments for enterprises tired of slow, expensive banking methods. Recorded live at Money 2020, this conversation cuts through the noise to address real pain points that treasury managers and CFOs face when moving money across borders.Traditional payment systems force companies to pre-fund accounts in multiple countries, tying up capital that earns nothing while transactions crawl through correspondent banks over days or weeks. Stablecoins offer instant settlement without pre-funding requirements, giving businesses real-time visibility into every transaction. The conversation covers practical adoption strategies, including how to test one payment corridor before scaling, and addresses regulatory clarity emerging from frameworks like the Genius Act. Geetha shares why remittance firms and cross-border payment companies are seeing immediate efficiency gains, and delivers actionable advice on calculating idle capital costs, measuring time savings, and leveraging blockchain traceability for compliance.TAKEAWAYS:1️⃣ Companies handling money transfers across challenging payment corridors are seeing the biggest wins right now with instant payouts.2️⃣ Stablecoin transactions can be checked in real time so you always know exactly where your payment stands.3️⃣ Calculate all the money sitting in foreign accounts earning zero interest; that capital could be deployed elsewhere.4️⃣ Track exact time savings and cost reductions from your test corridor before expanding to broader implementation.5️⃣ Every blockchain transaction creates a permanent record showing exactly where funds moved and when.LINKS:Guest - Geetha Panchapakesan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geethapanchapakesanCompany - Tesser: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesser | https://x.com/tesser_xyzFintech Confidential:Youtube: https://youtube.com/@fintechconfidentialPodcast: https://fintechconfidential.com/listenNewsletter: https://fintechconfidential.com/accessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fintechconfidentialX: https://x.com/FTconfidentialSUPPORTERS:Dfns: Wallets as a service with API-first, multi-chain design secured with MPC; powers crypto payments across 50+ networks. https://dfns.coSkyflow: Zero-trust data privacy vaults as an API to collect, secure, and tokenize personal information while keeping compliance and usability. https://skyflow.comHawk AI: Real-time screening, ML monitoring, and dynamic customer risk ratings to strengthen fraud and financial-crime prevention. https://hawk.aiABOUT:Geetha Panchapakesan is Founder and CEO of Tesser, a payments platform enabling banks, MSBs, and PSPs to make and receive stablecoin payments with the same ease as traditional payment rails. She brings 18+ years of experience leading product and strategy at MoneyGram, Visa Direct, and Circle.Tesser is a New York-based fintech company building stablecoin-based payments infrastructure that enables licensed financial institutions to move money across borders instantly and compliantly. The platform integrates stablecoin payment rails into existing financial systems in under a month, reducing cross-border settlement times from weeks to hours and cutting costs by up to 95%.Tedd Huff is Founder of Voalyre, a professional services and advisory firm focused on global payments and banking. He is also a video podcast host and executive producer on the Fintech Confidential network. Over the past 25+ years, he has contributed to fintech startups as an Advisory Board Member, Co-Founder, and Chief Experience Officer, providing strategic and tactical direction for Global Payments OpenEdge, Heartland Payments, Nuvei, and TSYS, among others, focusing on growth...

Today's guest is Debjit Saha, VP of Engineering & Product for Risk & Compliance at MoneyGram. Debjit focuses on building data- and AI-driven controls for fraud, compliance, and payments decisioning. Debjit joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how payments teams can modernize risk and compliance as fraud grows more sophisticated, customer tolerance for friction shrinks, and regulators demand stronger explainability. Debjit also highlights pragmatic steps leaders can take to build credibility quickly—starting with high-impact use cases, designing for auditability, and placing human oversight where it matters most. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/e2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on Emerj's flagship 'AI in Business' podcast! If you're interested in unlocking our AI best practice guides, frameworks for AI ROI, and specific resources for AI consultants, visit emerj.com/p1.

Officiellement, les frontières des Balkans sont fermées et tellement bien gardées que les exilés ne tenteraient presque plus de les franchir. Mais dans les faits, les migrants sont surtout devenus indétectables et entièrement à la merci des passeurs prêts à tout pour maximiser leurs gains. Un reportage à retrouver en entier dans l'émission Accents d'Europe. De notre correspondant à Belgrade, Personne ne sait combien d'exilés empruntent actuellement la route des Balkans, notamment parce que la plupart évitent les camps officiels où ils sont identifiés. Shaheer, un jeune Afghan de 21 ans, préfère lui la jungle d'Obrenovac, au sud de Belgrade. « J'espère qu'on va finir par me laisser entrer en Hongrie. Ce n'est pas une vie ici, c'est dangereux. On doit se cacher de la police, des gens. Aujourd'hui, il y a un type d'ici, un Serbe, qui m'a frappé. Il m'a dit : "Dégage, tu n'as rien à faire ici". On doit toujours fuir. Ça me rend fou, littéralement », témoigne le jeune homme qui vit dans la rue depuis un mois et demi, n'ayant plus d'argent pour poursuivre son périple vers l'Union européenne. Sur la route des Balkans, les prix flambent depuis l'entrée de la Croatie dans l'espace Schengen et le déploiement des gardes frontières de Frontex dans le pays. Les trafiquants font leur pub ouvertement sur TikTok et sont aussi prêts à tout -  même aux pires exactions - pour maximiser leurs profits. Les risques pris par les sans-papiers se matérialisent dans les cimetières « Dans les Balkans, les gangs sont surtout tenus par des Afghans, tandis qu'en Libye, ils le sont par des Libyens. Mais le système est le même : ils kidnappent, torturent, violent, brisent les os et envoient des vidéos aux familles pour leur réclamer des rançons de 3 000 ou 4 000 euros. Cela peut paraître peu, mais pour eux, c'est beaucoup d'argent. Une fois que les familles ont payé, les personnes sont libérées. Les transferts se font par Western Union ou MoneyGram », détaille Silvia Maraone, une humanitaire italienne basée de longue date en Bosnie-Herzégovine. Dans les Balkans, les risques toujours plus grands pris par les sans-papiers se matérialisent concrètement dans les cimetières. Les tombes portant l'inscription « N. N. », pour « Nomen nescio » (« Nom inconnu », en latin), se multiplient dans ceux qui se trouvent près des frontières. Régulièrement sollicitée par des familles de disparus, l'ONG serbe KlikAktiv a lancé cette année un projet pour tenter de les identifier, comme l'explique Milica Svabic. « Des dizaines de personnes sont mortes noyées dans la rivière Drina, entre la Serbie et la Bosnie-Herzégovine. Malheureusement, personne n'en parle et ces victimes sont mal identifiées », déplore-t-elle. Aujourd'hui, les ONG de la route des Balkans font ce qu'elles peuvent pour continuer à porter assistance à ceux qui la rejoignent, alors que les autorités les ignorent. Un reportage à retrouver en entier dans l'émission Accents d'Europe.

Every fintech is racing to launch stablecoins, and MoneyGram proved it can happen in just 2 months.In this episode of Money Moves Fast, Rob sits down with Rodri Fernandez, CEO of Crossmint, to discuss why 80% of crypto apps are breaking the law, how MoneyGram transformed in 2 months, and why stablecoins have no contest against traditional payment rails.We discuss:- How MoneyGram Transformed in 2 Months- Why 80% of Crypto Apps Are Breaking the Law- AI Agents as Economic Actors- The Dollarization of Emerging Markets- Building Compliant Infrastructure at Scale- Stablecoins vs Traditional Rails: No ContestTimestamps:00:00 Intro01:17 Money 2020 Takeaways: What's Actually Happening03:27 MoneyGram's Stablecoin Transformation in 2 Months06:22 Why Traditional Fintechs Are Moving Now08:41 Wallet UX Evolution: Making Crypto Invisible12:02 The Path to Fintech-Crypto Convergence14:53 Talus Ad, Relay Ad, Hibachi Ad16:02 Scaling Stablecoin Infrastructure for Billions17:51 Innovation Sequence & Market Evolution19:54 Stablecoin Issuance vs Infrastructure: The Real Business22:38 The Biggest 0 to 1 Still Missing26:27 AI Agents & Stablecoin Payments: The Convergence30:18 Generic Commerce Use Cases Emerging31:10 Enso Ad, Alvara Ad31:34 Why Fiat Rails Can't Support AI Agents34:04 Closing ThoughtsWebsite: https://therollup.co/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd...Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcastFollow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupcoFollow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollupFollow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandyJoin our TG group: https://t.me/+TsM1CRpWFgk1NGZhThe Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl

MoneyGram's Anthony Soohoo, discusses how stablecoins are the critical financial innovation that will simplify cross-border payments and drive massive-scale digital adoption for hundreds of millions of users in the coming year.  Are we at the precipice of a true revolution in finance? This week's Gen C episode, recorded at Stellar Meridian, features MoneyGram's CEO, Anthony Soohoo, who shares his bold prediction: hundreds of millions of users leveraging crypto for real-world problems in just one year. Revealing the key to this shift, the discussion highlights the global push to use stablecoins and financial innovation for massive-scale digital adoption. - Links mentioned in the podcast: Anthony'sTwitter MoneyGram Website - Follow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, CoinDesk - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠midnight.network/break-free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - OwlTing (Nasdaq: OWLS) is building invisible rails for global payments. With OwlPay, businesses and users can bridge fiat and stablecoins, send money instantly across borders, and access stablecoin checkout at lower costs. Licensed worldwide, OwlTing delivers secure, compliant, and regulated infrastructure for the digital economy. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠owlting.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Genius Group has partnered with CoinDesk for Bitcoin Treasury Month, launching the Genius x CoinDesk Quest. Participants can join the Bitcoin Academy, complete free microcourses from experts like Natalie Brunell and Saifedean Ammous, and enter to win 1,000,000 GEMs (worth 1 BTC) promoting bitcoin education and adoption.Learn more at:  ⁠geniusgroup.ai/coindesk-bitcoin-treasury-month/⁠ - "Gen C" features host Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong.

MoneyGram's Anthony Soohoo, discusses how stablecoins are the critical financial innovation that will simplify cross-border payments and drive massive-scale digital adoption for hundreds of millions of users in the coming year.  Are we at the precipice of a true revolution in finance? This week's Gen C episode, recorded at Stellar Meridian, features MoneyGram's CEO, Anthony Soohoo, who shares his bold prediction: hundreds of millions of users leveraging crypto for real-world problems in just one year. Revealing the key to this shift, the discussion highlights the global push to use stablecoins and financial innovation for massive-scale digital adoption. - Links mentioned in the podcast: Anthony'sTwitter MoneyGram Website - Follow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, CoinDesk - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠midnight.network/break-free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - OwlTing (Nasdaq: OWLS) is building invisible rails for global payments. With OwlPay, businesses and users can bridge fiat and stablecoins, send money instantly across borders, and access stablecoin checkout at lower costs. Licensed worldwide, OwlTing delivers secure, compliant, and regulated infrastructure for the digital economy. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠owlting.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Genius Group has partnered with CoinDesk for Bitcoin Treasury Month, launching the Genius x CoinDesk Quest. Participants can join the Bitcoin Academy, complete free microcourses from experts like Natalie Brunell and Saifedean Ammous, and enter to win 1,000,000 GEMs (worth 1 BTC) promoting bitcoin education and adoption.Learn more at:  ⁠geniusgroup.ai/coindesk-bitcoin-treasury-month/⁠ - "Gen C" features host Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong.

En esta tertulia charlamos con Alfonso Gómez-Jordana, fundador de Crossmint y ex Product Manager en Google y WhatsApp. Nos cuenta cómo es construir infraestructura de pagos web3 que mueve decenas de millones al mes sin ser un banco, y cómo operan entre Miami, Nueva York y Madrid. También repasamos su ruta a Silicon Valley vía Berkeley, sus prácticas en Google/Facebook/Robinhood y lo que realmente significa ser PM cuando el trabajo (muchas veces) es decir que no. Hay historias brutales: el origen del famoso “I'm not a robot” (sí, el copy lo escribió él), qué hay detrás de los reCAPTCHAs y su uso para entrenar modelos de visión, y la “magia” técnica que hizo posible WhatsApp multidispositivo manteniendo el cifrado extremo a extremo. Además, hablamos de seguridad móvil (Pegasus y compañía), del impacto de la IA en producto y de cómo priorizar features que de verdad mueven la aguja (como los mensajes de voz). Si te interesan emprendimiento, producto, web3/pagos, IA y la cocina real de Big Tech, aquí tienes una conversación honesta y sin humo: de España al mundo, de la idea al sistema en producción, y de la teoría a la práctica.

This year, $160 billion in remittance payments will be sent from the US to Latin America. $65 billion will be sent from the US to Mexico, the world's largest remittance corridor. Yet, the majority of payments will be sent via brick-and-mortar stores like Western Union or Moneygram. The future of payments is already here, yet most people are queuing in line, paying in cash, taking a photo of their receipt, and sending it to their families on WhatsApp for collection in their home country. If we can send receipts over WhatsApp, why can't we send money too?That same question was the motivation for Félix, an AI-powered chatbot that replicates the trusted agent experience om WhatsApp. It's a user experience made possible by stablecoins.In this episode of Money Trails, presented by Stellar Development Foundation, our user-centric series on global stablecoin adoption, we explore how immigrants send money back home. This episode of Money Trails is sponsored by Rain Cards. In this episode, we're joined by Manuel Godoy - Co-founder & CEO, FelixFarooq Malik - Co-founder & CEO, Rain00:00 - Intro01:06 - Sending money in Jackson Heights03:22 - Félix CEO Manuel Godoy04:54 - How Félix works06:20 - Stablecoin-powered remittance payments08:49 - Spending money in Mexico11:38 - Subscribe!Our Links -

This week, our hosts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Bittner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joe Carrigan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Maria Varmazis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (also host of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T-Minus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Space Daily show) are sharing the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and criminal exploits that are making headlines. We start with some follow up from Chris Martin, a long-time listener and fan of the show. Chris shares that his employer uses Hoxhunt for cybersecurity awareness training and came across a fun gem worth mentioning. Next, Jay writes in with a heads-up about a scam running in large cities. Criminals are reportedly sticking phones to desirable cars and then using the tracking features to show up at victims' homes to steal the vehicles. Joe has more info on his chickens. Maria shares the story of a Spotify job recruitment scam and the email she received, where scammers used a convincing fake site to mimic Spotify's real careers page in an attempt to steal logins. Joe has two stories this week, the first on federal investigators charging 13 people in a $5 million “grandparent scam” that targeted hundreds of elderly victims, a scheme uncovered after Uber flagged suspicious activity to the FBI when its drivers were unknowingly used to move cash. His second story looks at Northern California, where two suspects were arrested in a “cash drop scam” linked to more than 40 cases across six states, after a sharp-eyed loss prevention agent recognized the scheme and alerted police. Dave's story this week covers federal investigators charging 13 people in a $5 million “grandparent scam” that targeted hundreds of elderly victims, uncovered after Uber flagged suspicious activity to the FBI when its drivers were unknowingly used to move cash. Our Catch of the Day comes from Patrick, who shared a scam email claiming to be from the IMF offering a $9.8 million “compensation fund” paid out in daily $5,000 MoneyGram transfers—if the recipient just hands over all their personal details. Complete our annual ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠audience survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ before August 31. Resources and links to stories: ⁠Spotify Job Recruitment scam Uber drivers help end scam targeting hundreds of grandparents, U.S. attorney says ‘Cash drop scam' in Northern California leads to two arrests, linked to 40 cases Good Morning Britain Correspondent Noel Phillips Loses Life Savings in Elaborate Phone Scam. How Can Your Stay Safe living nightmare Good Morning Britain host loses ‘whole life savings' to phone scam and admits ‘the shame is devastating' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hackinghumans@n2k.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Anthony Soohoo, MoneyGram CEO talks about a potential IPO and whether the company would launch its own stablecoins. He is joined by Bloomberg's Sonali Basak and Katie Greifeld.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Anthony Soohoo, CEO of MoneyGram, shares his vision for transforming one of the world's largest global payments networks through what he calls a "refounder mindset." Drawing from his experience leading digital transformations at major companies like Walmart and CBS, Soohoo discusses how MoneyGram is modernizing its platform while leveraging its incredible assets: a network of 450,000 retail locations spanning over 200 countries and 20,000 payment corridors.He explores the company's strategic partnerships with Plaid for seamless bank connectivity, collaborations with Visa and Mastercard, and their thoughtful approach to cryptocurrency through stablecoin partnerships with Stellar Foundation and Circle. Perhaps most ambitiously, Soohoo outlines his five-year goal of positioning MoneyGram not just as a remittance company, but as a global payments powerhouse with the scale and recognition of Visa or Mastercard, all while maintaining the company's core mission of democratizing finance for consumers worldwide.In this podcast you will learn:The three things that attracted Anthony to the opportunity at MoneyGram.How he describes MoneyGram today.The most popular remittance corridors for US consumers.The attributes of a typical MoneyGram customer.Anthony's concept of re-founding and how he is bringing that mindset to MoneyGram.The lessons he has learned in his first six months as CEO.How the money actually moves internationally.How they are partnering with Plaid, as well as Visa and Mastercard.Why MoneyGram believes the future of finance is crypto.How Anthony views the alternative payments rails being developed.The biggest challenge for MoneyGram today.His vision for the next five years.Connect with Fintech One-on-One: Tweet me @PeterRenton Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous Fintech One-on-One episodes

with @rhhackett @smc90 @DarenMatsuoka @SamBronerWelcome to web3 with a16z, a show about the next generation of the internet. I'm Robert Hackett.There has been a flurry of stablecoin news lately, so we're doing a special bonus episode to cover everything that's been going on. Sonal and I are joined by a16z crypto's Data Science lead Daren Matsuoka who shares the actual data behind the stablecoin trend. Then we have Sam Broner — who is a Deal Partner here and our frequent author on stablecoins — to analyze the news, and help highlight the signal versus the noise.Here's a selection of the news:USDC issuer Circle filed to go public on the New York Stock ExchangeCoinbase released an agentic payments standard with support for stablecoin paymentsVisa and Mastercard enhanced stablecoin supportStripe announced stablecoin financial account balances, a programmable stablecoin (via Bridge), a stablecoin-backed card, and moreMeta is reportedly in talks to introduce stablecoins as a means for payoutsAnd much moreWe also have one of our regular episodes covering the broader stablecoins trend and big picture, dropping separately in the feed, also with Sam and a16z crypto Founder Chris Dixon, so be sure to check that out next.Timestamps:(0:00) Introduction(1:30) Stablecoin Data Overview(3:55) Stablecoin Adoption and Infrastructure(4:24) Market Share of Issuers and Blockchains(6:10) Stablecoin Growth vs. Crypto Market Cycles(7:45) Stablecoin News and Developments(9:44) Fintech Embraces Stablecoins(12:44) Legacy Payment Systems vs. Stablecoins(17:04) The Future of Stablecoins and Open Networks(22:11) ConclusionLinks to related resources:Everything stablecoins: Big picture, deep dive with Chris Dixon, Sam Broner, and Robert Hackett (a16z crypto, May 2025)A chart of stablecoin usage growth vs. crypto market cyclicality (@DarenMatsuoka on X)The month fintechs embraced stablecoins by Sam Broner (a16z crypto, May 2025)What Stripe's acquisition of Bridge means for fintech and stablecoins by James da Costa and Sam Broner (a16z crypto, April 2025)A guide to stablecoins: What, why, and how by a16z crypto editorial (a16z crypto, April 2025)As a reminder, none of the content should be taken as investment, business, legal, or tax advice; please see a16z.com/disclosures for more important information, including a link to a list of our investments.

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.

Rick Martin is the Mexico-based founder of Decaf.so, a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet built on the Solana and Stellar blockchains, designed to simplify the transition between traditional fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies. Launched with a focus on accessibility, it aims to make decentralized finance (DeFi) usable for everyday people by offering seamless onramps and offramps in nearly 200 countries. Users can buy, send, swap, and cash out digital assets like USDC (a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar) with minimal fees, often leveraging partnerships with services like MoneyGram for cash withdrawals.

BTC trades at $98,200 while crypto miners pivot toward AI hosting services. Shiba Inu's Coinbase volume surged 1,711%, Stellar launches new JPY pairs in Japan, and Solana advances its Seeker phone and Firedancer development. Traditional finance sees pressure as Western Union and MoneyGram usage drops amid rising stablecoin adoption. Market data shows record-low Bitcoin sell-side liquidity, with MicroStrategy's Bitcoin strategy adding $14 billion in shareholder value this year. We cover blockchain AI data collection developments, XRP's technical indicators, and Hayes' Q2 2024 market outlook. HOW CAN I SUPPORT YOU ASK? SUBSCRIBE:⁠RARE BITS PODCAST⁠    WATCH: ⁠RAREBITS LIVE YOUTUBE⁠   READ: RARE BITS SUBSTACK⁠  Follow on X: BEATBROKER RARE BITS LIVE GET SOME MERCH RARE BITS GEAR:⁠RARE BITS MERCH⁠

The latest price moves and insights with Christine Lee, Sam Ewen and MoneyGram Chairman and CEO Alex Holmes.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.MoneyGram Chairman and CEO Alex Holmes discusses what future integration between fiat and crypto would like. Plus, the latest on how users can request funds (USDC) with other MoneyGram Wallet Users.-This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “Markets Daily” is produced by Christine Lee, Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez, and edited by Victor Chen. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Christine Lee, Sam Ewen and MoneyGram Chairman and CEO Alex Holmes.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.MoneyGram Chairman and CEO Alex Holmes discusses what future integration between fiat and crypto would like. Plus, the latest on how users can request funds (USDC) with other MoneyGram Wallet Users.-This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “Markets Daily” is produced by Christine Lee, Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez, and edited by Victor Chen. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this conversation, I discuss various cybersecurity incidents and trends affecting organizations, including CrowdStrike's stock performance, foreign influence in U.S. elections, cybersecurity failures at Sellafield, and the impact of cyber incidents on critical infrastructure. The conversation also covers recent breaches at ADT and American Waterworks, challenges in healthcare cybersecurity, and T-Mobile's compliance issues. Throughout, I emphasizes the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and the ongoing threats faced by organizations. Takeaways CrowdStrike's stock has seen a resurgence after a breach. Foreign actors are actively trying to influence U.S. elections. Sellafield's cybersecurity failures have resulted in significant fines. Cybersecurity incidents in critical infrastructure lead to financial losses. Chinese hackers have targeted U.S. telecom companies for intelligence. ADT has experienced multiple breaches in a short time frame. American Waterworks reported unauthorized activity in its systems. Healthcare organizations are struggling with cybersecurity preparedness. MoneyGram faced a cybersecurity issue affecting customer data. T-Mobile is under pressure to improve its cybersecurity measures.

Get ready for a whirlwind of tech tales and tantalizing tidbits on this episode of Tech Time Radio! We promise you'll gain fresh insights into the alarming cyber attack on MoneyGram, which exposed sensitive customer details and pushed the company to shut down its IT systems. Our special guest Gwen Way promises a captivating segment that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Meanwhile, we delve into the fascinating shift of non-technical experts venturing into cybersecurity roles, bringing dynamic and diverse skill sets to the industry. And, of course, we've got our highly anticipated rundown of the fall edition of Prime Big Deal Day with our top picks.Join us on a whimsical journey where scavenger hunts meet sweepstakes, sparking a lively debate about their definitions and regulations. Ever pondered the existence of Sasquatch? We do too, imagining a vehicle rigged with cameras perfect for capturing elusive creatures and maybe even aliens! Our conversation takes a thoughtful turn as we shine a light on professionals like Dr. Layla Powell and Rebecca Taylor, who are making waves in cybersecurity with their rich understanding of human behavior. These diverse perspectives are invaluable in thwarting cyber threats, and we champion the inclusion of varied skills to meet industry demands head-on.Tech enthusiasts and drink lovers alike will get a kick out of our exploration of the Cupino gadget, a game-changing cup that heats and cools beverages. We also dive into some lighter content with Mike's mesmerizing moment and a tech fail for the ages. Our whiskey tasting segment featuring Maker's Mark wood finishing series will leave you craving a good drink, and the playful debate on National Salmon Day will have you salivating over various salmon preparations. As we wrap up, a heartfelt thank you goes out to our guests and listeners, with a sneak peek at next week's lineup featuring culinary delights and geek culture. Tune in for a delightful mix of tech talk, intriguing guests, and entertaining segments!

Our water is under attack. American Water, serving 14 million in 14 states, shut down systems after discovering hackers inside. Plus, MoneyGram data breach, playing poker against the bots, and influencer crashes $200K Lambo on livestream. 

KFI's own Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Tech Tuesday'! Rich talks about AMAZON PRIME DAY, MoneyGram being hacked, Google being a monopoly, and Verizon Message+ shutting down. Private equity is ruing ERs. Costco salad drug test.

Temu, Dell (again!), Deloitte, OpenAI, MoneyGram and more are why all eventually need a 12 step program of some type...

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine.In this episode of Fraudology, host Karisse Hendrick reveals the latest concerns around Telegram's moderation efforts, including its crackdown on illegal groups and the controversial potential sharing of user data with authorities. She also explores a recent cybersecurity incident involving MoneyGram going offline and the lessons learned from the Disney data breach, which underscore the importance of securing personal devices used for corporate access. Lastly, she explains recent SIM swap exploits, showcasing the evolving tactics fraudsters use to bypass security measures. Tune in for crucial insights and stay informed on protecting yourself and your organization from fraud.Fraudology is hosted by Karisse Hendrick, a fraud fighter with decades of experience advising hundreds of the biggest ecommerce companies in the world on fraud, chargebacks, and other forms of abuse impacting a company's bottom line. Connect with her on LinkedIn She brings her experience, expertise, and extensive network of experts to this podcast semi weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The House Homeland Security Chair introduces a major cyber workforce bill. Google rolls out new Gmail security tools. Telegram makes a big shift in its privacy policy. Microsoft doubles down on cybersecurity. A Kansas water treatment facility suffers a suspected cyberattack. MoneyGram reports network outages. Kaspersky antivirus users get an automatic upgrade, maybe. North Korean IT workers infiltrate Fortune 100 companies. Gartner analysts urge cybersecurity leaders to focus on  prevention, response, and recovery. In this week's Threat Vector, host David Moulton is joined by Daniel Kendzior, Global Data & AI Security Practice Lead at Accenture, to explore the seismic shifts in cybersecurity brought about by AI technologies.  A lavish lifestyle exposes the duo behind a $230M crypto scam. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. Threat Vector Segment In this segment of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, and Daniel Kendzior, Global Data & AI Security Practice Lead at Accenture, explore the seismic shifts in cybersecurity brought about by AI technologies.  Join us each Thursday for a new episode of Threat Vector on the N2K CyberWire network. To hear David and Daniel's full discussion, check it out here.  Selected Reading Exclusive: House Homeland Security chair releases, pushes forth cyber workforce bill (CyberScoop) Google Announces New Gmail Security Move For Millions (Forbes) Telegram will now provide some user data to authorities (BBC) Microsoft CEO to Cyber Team: Don't Tell Me How Great Everything Is (Bloomberg) Kansas Water Facility Switches to Manual Operations Following Cyberattack (SecurityWeek) MoneyGram says cyber incident causing network outages (The Record) Kaspersky Users in US Find Antivirus Software Automatically Replaced (Cyber Security News) Dozens of Fortune 100 companies have unwittingly hired North Korean IT workers, according to report (The Record) Zero Failure Tolerance, A Cybersecurity Myth Holding Back Organization (Infosecurity Magazine) Two men arrested one month after $230 million of cryptocurrency stolen from a single victim (Bitdefender)  Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A federal jury has ruled in favor of Terry Bevill, a former East Texas police captain, awarding him $21.35 million in a wrongful termination lawsuit stemming from his allegations of illegal collusion among Wood County elected officials; In other news, the popular global money transfer service MoneyGram International has been down for days due to a cybersecurity issue. The company said in a social media post when MoneyGram detected the issue it immediately launched an investigation and proactively went offline to protect its systems; after awarding $200,000 to Alamo Drafthouse, Richardson leaders say they were blindsided; And are you ready to cast your ballot in the November fifth general election? The Dallas Morning News is introducing a new tool to help you vote with confidence, Back to the Ballot. Here's a link: https://www.dallasnews.com/back-to-the-ballot/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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“I do think that there's a world where this “I think the rest of the Bitcoin world needs to be humble and be open to learn…there's always this feeling: ‘let's go help the Africans, let's go teach the Africans,' when sometimes, just shut up, and listen.”— Femi LongeFemi Longe is program director for Btrust Builders, which educates developers in Africa about Bitcoin. In this interview, we discuss societal issues faced by people in different parts of the world, the economic imperialism hampering emerging economies, and the challenges Africans face in accessing the global financial system. We also talk about the impact of external powers on Africa and the potential of Bitcoin to change the global financial conversation. - - - - Femi Longe has extensive experience in promoting transformative innovation across Africa to drive social change. It was perhaps inevitable that he would end up working within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Currently, through his work for Btrust Builders, Femi is helping to build a critical mass of Bitcoin and Lightning engineers from the Global South starting with Africa. This podcast explores how the global system is designed in a way that prevents emerging economies from thriving. The conversation shines a light on the damaging effects of economic imperialism upon the Global South, best expressed in Alex Gladstein's work. External powers, such as the World Bank and IMF, often prioritise their interests over the well-being of African people.Femi and I also discussed the numerous practical challenges faced by Africans in accessing global commerce. Companies like Western Union and MoneyGram take a significant cut from remittance transactions (with the US government even requesting information on transactions from these platforms), and there are significant limitations placed on Africans trying to access financial services such as PayPal across borders. Africa's problems are compounded by the influence of outside powers: the historical fragmentation of Africa by European powers has made it difficult for African countries to come together and collaborate effectively; latterly, international aid to Africa has distorted local markets and influenced government spending, often to benefit Western businesses at the expense of African countries. Femi sees Bitcoin as an opportunity for Africans to change the conversation and have a stake in the global financial system, as it cannot be controlled by external powers. He aims to empower Africans to engage with Bitcoin as producers, rather than just consumers, by training developers and connecting them to open-source projects. That way Bitcoin can be integrated into real-life scenarios that are important to people.- - - - This episode's sponsors:Iris Energy - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is hereLedger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware walletWasabi Wallet - Privacy by defaultUnchained - Secure your bitcoin with confidenceOrange Pill App - Stack friends who stack satsSwan Bitcoin - Invest in Bitcoin with Swan-----WBD748 - Show Notes-----If you enjoy The What Bitcoin Did Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following:Become a Patron and get access to shows early or help contributeMake a tip:Bitcoin: 3FiC6w7eb3dkcaNHMAnj39ANTAkv8Ufi2SQR Codes: BitcoinIf you do send a tip then please email me so that I can say thank youSubscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | YouTube | Deezer | TuneIn | RSS FeedLeave a review on iTunesShare the show and episodes with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on my websiteFollow me on Twitter Personal | Twitter Podcast | Instagram | Medium | YouTubeIf you are interested in sponsoring the show, you can read more about that here or please feel free to drop me an email to discuss options.

Femi Longe is program director for Btrust Builders, which educates developers in Africa about Bitcoin. In this interview, we discuss societal issues faced by people in different parts of the world, the economic imperialism hampering emerging economies, and the challenges Africans face in accessing the global financial system. We also talk about the impact of external powers on Africa and the potential of Bitcoin to change the global financial conversation. - - - - Femi Longe has extensive experience in promoting transformative innovation across Africa to drive social change. It was perhaps inevitable that he would end up working within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Currently, through his work for Btrust Builders, Femi is helping to build a critical mass of Bitcoin and Lightning engineers from the Global South starting with Africa. This podcast explores how the global system is designed in a way that prevents emerging economies from thriving. The conversation shines a light on the damaging effects of economic imperialism upon the Global South, best expressed in Alex Gladstein's work. External powers, such as the World Bank and IMF, often prioritise their interests over the well-being of African people. Femi and I also discussed the numerous practical challenges faced by Africans in accessing global commerce. Companies like Western Union and MoneyGram take a significant cut from remittance transactions (with the US government even requesting information on transactions from these platforms), and there are significant limitations placed on Africans trying to access financial services such as PayPal across borders. Africa's problems are compounded by the influence of outside powers: the historical fragmentation of Africa by European powers has made it difficult for African countries to come together and collaborate effectively; latterly, international aid to Africa has distorted local markets and influenced government spending, often to benefit Western businesses at the expense of African countries. Femi sees Bitcoin as an opportunity for Africans to change the conversation and have a stake in the global financial system, as it cannot be controlled by external powers. He aims to empower Africans to engage with Bitcoin as producers, rather than just consumers, by training developers and connecting them to open-source projects. That way Bitcoin can be integrated into real-life scenarios that are important to people. - Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/bitcoin-in-africa This episode's sponsors: Iris Energy - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is here Ledger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware wallet Wasabi Wallet - Privacy by default Unchained - Secure your bitcoin with confidence OrangePillApp - Stack Friends Who Stack Sats SwanBitcoin - Invest in Bitcoin with Swan