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In this week's episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James Shepherd shares a replay from a recent live event with partners at TCG, diving deep into today's high-risk landscape—and why VAMP is creating massive disruption for Shopify merchants. James breaks down what high-risk accounts really are, how VAMP is triggering holds and shutdowns across Shopify, and why this shift is driving a surge of merchants urgently seeking new processing options. You'll also hear insights on how agents and ISOs can capture these opportunities by leveraging the Full Stack Payments app in partnership with TCG. After the replay, stick around for Today in Payments with James and Patti Murphy as they unpack the latest industry headlines, including major developments around the Visa–Mastercard settlement and other news shaping the week.

(November 13, 2025) Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss Trump’s proposed 50-year mortgage idea, $2,000 tariff checks, and a new Visa/Mastercard settlement changing how credit cards will be accepted. Feds allege ex-advisors for Gov. Newsom, Becerra schemed to fund luxuries. Trump asks Israel’s President to pardon Netanyahu from corruption charges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss Trump’s proposed 50-year mortgage idea, $2,000 tariff checks, and a new Visa/Mastercard settlement changing how credit cards will be accepted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're talking about the next steps for the government's reopening; President Trump threatening BBC with a $1B lawsuit over a January 6th documentary; Visa and Mastercard agreeing to a massive $38B settlement; and other top news for Wednesday, November 12th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Join over 1.5 million readers with our free newsletter here Looking to support us? You can choose to pay here Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. Cru Surfshark Holy Post CCCU Upside Mosh LMNT Theology in the Raw Safe House Project Not Just Sunday Podcast Quince Life Application Study Bible She Reads Truth

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Hair styling, road trips, and tipping delivery on appliances. Alex Angelo sent the show a video. Charlie wants a credit card for the reward points. Merchants filed a lawsuit twenty years ago against Visa & Mastercard for the reward points they offer. Nike released a commercial showcasing their new gaming division. Tucker Carlson and Alex Jones believe that interdimensional beings are among us. Rover has had sleep paralysis many times. Dreams. Is JLR still apartment hunting? Trump is working on fifty-year mortgages. Who pays your debt when you die? While driving a TikToker, who was livestreaming, ran over and killed a man. Krystle has a fear she will run over someone while driving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hair styling, road trips, and tipping delivery on appliances. Alex Angelo sent the show a video. Charlie wants a credit card for the reward points. Merchants filed a lawsuit twenty years ago against Visa & Mastercard for the reward points they offer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In our first wave of VentureTech coverage Glen speaks with a trio of co-founders, from Launch Party winners Aries Fraud Solutions (unveiling its Obscurity Card) and main stage standouts KeySavvy and Remynt. Also- skepticism meets déjà vu on the proposed Visa/Mastercard settlement.   Links related to this episode:   Aries Fraud Solutions: https://www.ariesfraudsolutions.com/    KeySavvy: https://www.keysavvy.com/    Remynt: https://getremynt.com/    VentureTech: https://myventuretech.com/    Reuters' take on the proposed Visa/Mastercard merchant settlement: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/visa-mastercard-reach-revised-swipe-fee-settlement-with-merchants-2025-11-10/       Join us for our next CU Town Hall- Wednesday November 19 at 3pm ET/Noon PT- for a live and lively interactive conversation tackling the major issues facing credit unions today. The Town Hall is free to attend, but advance registration is required:  https://www.cutownhall.com/   Follow us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/glensarvady/

Andrew, Ben, and Tom discuss the Visa/Mastercard settlement and an update on the shutdown. Song: Where the Blacktop Ends - Keith UrbanFor information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at 8:30 EST, visit:https://www.narwhal.com/blog/daily-market-briefingsPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure

The Biz to Biz Podcast with Allen KopelmanGuest: Cindy Gallop – Founder of MakeLoveNotPornPremieres Friday at 6 PM ESTIn this powerful episode, host Allen Kopelman sits down with the legendary entrepreneur and changemaker Cindy Gallop, founder and CEO of MakeLoveNotPorn — a groundbreaking social sex platform redefining how we talk about sex, relationships, and human connection.Cindy shares her journey of building a business that challenges taboos, sparks meaningful conversations, and promotes a more open, healthy, and honest dialogue around intimacy. Beyond that, she dives into her fearless approach to entrepreneurship, disruption, and innovation — and what it takes to stand out and make change happen.

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Groww's blockbuster IPO wraps up with 18x subscription, while Pine Labs sees a 13% subscription steady Day 1. It's raining hikes at GCCs and ER&D firms as deep tech talent drives 30–40% pay jumps. RuPay chips away at Visa and Mastercard's market share with UPI-linked credit cards. And PhysicsWallah's Prateek Maheshwari tells us why the edtech's Rs 3,480-crore IPO is all about confidence, not cashing out.

In this episode of The Biz To Biz Podcast, host Allen Kopelman sits down with Alec Overly from Payroc POS to talk about the future of payment processing and point-of-sale innovation.

Introducing The Wave Card with @felixbillert $ BTC 111,430 Block Height 921,341 Today's guest on the show is founder Felix Billert, who joins mt to talk about the launch of The Wave Card in Europe! Discover the ultimate Bitcoin debit card that spends BTC directly from your self-custody wallet and also connects with your LN wallet via NWC and spend Bitcoin globally across 150M+ merchants! Is this the unlock that you have been waiting for? Are you shorting Bitcoin without realising it? 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AI SUMMARY: Summary: Felix from WAVE.space discusses their innovative Visa debit card, WAVE card, which allows users to spend Bitcoin anywhere Visa is accepted. Launched in February as a virtual card, they're working towards a physical card, facing delays due to partnerships with various entities, including banks and Visa/MasterCard. These partnerships are essential as WAVE.space outsources regulatory licenses to focus on product development. A key hurdle is getting card designs approved by Visa and MasterCard, who are cautious about brand association. WAVE.space is transitioning from Visa to MasterCard for better control over card settings within their platform. The card currently supports euros, with plans to expand to other currencies by partnering with entities in different regions, such as Estonia, to handle regulatory aspects. Users can create an account on the WAVE.space web app, complete KYC verification, and deposit Bitcoin to start using the card. Users can also connect self-custodial wallets via NostriWallet Connect to spend Bitcoin directly. WAVE.space aims to enable users to live on a Bitcoin standard, offering an instant swap feature for buying and selling Bitcoin between wallets and bank accounts. This service is facilitated through a partnership with a virtual assets service provider, which is also applying for MiCA licensing. Felix highlights that the company is using other Bitcoin focused companies to leverage themselves off of. The company charges a 1% fee on conversions, whether buying, selling, or spending Bitcoin. Customer feedback reveals unexpected use cases, including Bitcoin beginners using the card to understand Bitcoin better and buying Bitcoin with euros to spend via the card. Some users leverage the platform for reliable and private Bitcoin sales, as WAVE.space issues IBANs in the user's name, ensuring that transfers to their bank accounts appear as internal transfers, avoiding scrutiny from banks. Felix shares a story of someone in the UK struggling to buy a house after selling Bitcoin and recommends people use WAVE.space in Europe to avoid those issues. Felix says the company has a thousand users and is growing 70-80% each month. The company was bootstrapped by three co-founders and then had investment from angels, one of which was one of the first angel investors in Relay. Felix is looking for investors who understand the goals of the company. There are plans for loyalty and rewards programs, potentially integrating with platforms like Satsback, and expanding partnerships with airlines like EasyJet and accommodation providers like Airbnb. Felix shares that the company has a blog post talking about people shorting Bitcoin without realizing it. The WAVE card lowers people's time preference because it causes them to ask the question, "Is this worth 30,000 sats?" Felix recommends people check out the Telegram group, website, and Twitter account for the latest information. He plans to be at Bitcoin Forum in Bavaria and Lugano's Plan B conference. Felix jokes that if he had one orange pill left, he would give it to Christine Lagarde.

Roger McNamara is the Director of B2B Acceptance for Visa Inc. in the U.S. With over 30 years of experience in the payments industry, Roger has held leadership roles including President of Guide2Interchange and Director of Business Development at American Express.Throughout his career, he has driven major card acceptance initiatives across a wide range of industries — including Airlines, Communications, Technology, Cruise Lines, Entertainment, Freight, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Oil & Gas, Retail, Restaurants, Supermarkets, Travel, and B2B sectors.Roger has overseen more than $300 billion in card processing sales and is recognized as an expert in Bankcard Interchange, Discount Rates, and Merchant Statement Analysis. He provides deep insights into how credit card fees are structured — and how they often differ from what merchants believe they're paying. His expertise spans payment processing systems, industry regulations, and association rules that shape the payments landscape.

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This Day in Legal History: John Marshall Harlan DiesOn October 14, 1911, Supreme Court Justice John Marshall Harlan I died, closing the chapter on one of the Court's most powerful voices of dissent. Appointed in 1877 by President Rutherford B. Hayes, Harlan served for 34 years and left an indelible mark on constitutional law—not through majority opinions, but through unwavering dissents that often read as moral indictments of the Court's direction.Most famously, Harlan stood alone in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), rejecting the Court's embrace of “separate but equal” and warning that the Constitution is “color-blind.” At a time when the legal system was ratifying segregation, Harlan insisted that racial classifications violated both the spirit and letter of the Fourteenth Amendment. His lone dissent—widely criticized at the time—would later become foundational to the Court's reversal in Brown v. Board of Education more than half a century later.But Harlan's commitment to constitutional principles extended beyond race. He defended civil liberties in United States v. E.C. Knight Co., supported expansive readings of the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments, and warned against unchecked corporate power. His approach was rooted in a belief that the Reconstruction Amendments were designed not just to end slavery, but to secure full legal equality.Though his views often put him in the minority, time has proven Harlan prophetic. His jurisprudence helped shift the constitutional center of gravity in the 20th century, as future courts took up the causes he championed alone. Remarkably, his grandson, John Marshall Harlan II, would go on to sit on the Court as well, carving out his own legacy in cases like Katz v. United States and Reynolds v. Sims.Justice Harlan I's death marked the loss of a constitutional conscience—one that held firm against the tide of his era. His dissents remain a blueprint for principled judging, reminding us that sometimes the most enduring legal influence comes not from prevailing, but from refusing to go along.In a massive trial that began this week in London's High Court, over 1.6 million claimants are suing several major carmakers—including Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Nissan, Renault, Peugeot, and Citroën—over allegations that they used illegal “defeat devices” to cheat diesel emissions tests. The lawsuit, one of the largest in UK legal history, follows in the wake of Volkswagen's 2015 “dieselgate” scandal and targets vehicles manufactured between 2012 and 2017.Claimants argue that these manufacturers deliberately programmed cars to meet legal nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions standards only under lab testing, while on-the-road emissions were allegedly up to 12 times higher—harming the environment and misleading consumers. They seek compensation for what they claim was a systemic, industry-wide choice to cheat rather than comply with the law.The defendants deny any wrongdoing, rejecting comparisons to VW and maintaining that emissions systems are legally and justifiably calibrated to function differently under certain conditions for technical and safety reasons. A central point of contention is whether the sample vehicles in the case contain prohibited defeat devices.The trial currently focuses on 20 vehicles, but its outcome will set a precedent for nearly 850,000 claims and influence another 800,000 similar suits against other carmakers, including Vauxhall/Opel and BMW. The court's decision on liability is expected by mid-2026, with damages to be determined separately.Carmakers accused in huge UK lawsuits of cheating diesel emissions tests | ReutersVisa and Mastercard have agreed to a $199.5 million settlement to resolve a class action brought by merchants who alleged the companies colluded to shift fraud-related costs onto businesses. Filed in federal court in Brooklyn, the settlement—still awaiting judicial approval—stems from a lawsuit first initiated in 2016, challenging rule changes that made merchants liable for chargebacks when they hadn't upgraded to chip-enabled point-of-sale systems.The plaintiffs argued this policy shift violated antitrust laws, claiming Visa and Mastercard moved in parallel to implement changes that benefited the networks while leaving merchants exposed to fraud losses without any offsetting fee reductions. According to the proposed agreement, Visa will pay $119.7 million and Mastercard will contribute $79.8 million. Discover and American Express, also named in the litigation, previously agreed to a $32.2 million settlement.While all four companies deny wrongdoing, plaintiffs' lawyers praised the deal, saying it recovers around 13% of the best-case damages scenario and over half of a more conservative estimate. Mastercard stated the settlement supports its broader efforts to increase security through technological upgrades, while Visa and the plaintiffs' counsel did not comment.This case is separate from the larger $5 billion settlement Visa and Mastercard reached in 2019 over allegations of fixing credit and debit card fees.Visa, Mastercard agree to $199.5 million settlement in merchants' class action | ReutersFederal courts in California and Alabama recently fined two attorneys thousands of dollars for submitting legal filings that contained fake case citations generated by AI. These sanctions highlight a persistent problem: despite repeated warnings, some lawyers continue to rely uncritically on generative AI tools that produce fictitious case law, a phenomenon known as “hallucination.” Judges in both cases criticized the attorneys for failing to verify the AI-generated content, calling the misconduct more serious than simple oversight.In Alabama, Judge Terry F. Moorer imposed a $5,000 sanction on James A. Johnson, a court-appointed criminal defense attorney, who filed a motion containing fabricated citations. The judge noted that Johnson used a Microsoft Word plugin called Ghostwriter Legal and submitted the motion during a holiday weekend while caring for a relative, but emphasized that such explanations do not excuse the lack of basic diligence. Johnson must now disclose the sanctions order in all cases he handles for the next year, and his client—visibly upset in court—requested new counsel, delaying the case.In California, Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín fined attorney Edward A. Quesada $1,000 after his civil filing contained at least three false citations. Quesada admitted he had run out of time and may have accidentally copied one fake citation from an AI-generated web summary. He was also ordered to complete a CLE course on responsible AI use, with the judge citing his failure to stay informed about relevant legal technologies as a violation of professional conduct rules.Fake AI Citations Produce Fines for California, Alabama LawyersIn my column for Bloomberg this week, I examine the property rights implications at the heart of Pung v. Isabella County, a case the US Supreme Court has agreed to hear. I argue that when the government seizes and sells property for unpaid taxes, “just compensation” shouldn't be defined by whatever price the property fetches at a government-run auction. That process—entirely designed and controlled by local officials—often prioritizes administrative efficiency over fair market value, turning tax sales into what I describe as “clearance rack” events.The problem is structural. Local treasurers are incentivized to close the books quickly rather than ensure former owners recover equity. That means the government may undersell a home, pay itself the back taxes, and call it a day—leaving the former owner uncompensated for the true value of what they lost. Worse, when courts treat the auction price as constitutionally adequate, they allow the taker to set the value of what it took.I draw a comparison to Tyler v. Hennepin County, where the Court ruled the government can't pocket surplus proceeds from a tax sale. Pung asks the natural follow-up: what rules apply when determining how much surplus exists? If courts accept fire-sale auction prices as “just compensation,” they effectively endorse an end-run around the Fifth Amendment.As a compromise, I propose a clear rule: auction prices should only be presumed fair if they fall within 10% of an appraised value. Outside that range, the burden should shift to the government to prove the sale was legitimate. After all, if local governments want the legitimacy of a market sale, they need to run a sale that looks like one. Otherwise, taxpayers are left holding the bag—punished not for failing to pay taxes, but for the government's indifference to recovering real value from their property. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Hayden — a passionate accounting strategist and co-founder of Kickstart Accounting — to dig into the real talk about financial clarity, scaling your business, and building systems that give you freedom instead of stress.In this conversation we cover:How to overcome common financial fears that stall business growthStrategies for building predictable cash flow and profitable operationsSimple accounting and bookkeeping frameworks that any entrepreneur can useHow Danielle helps clients get “unstuck” and move from chaos to clarityHer story: the pivots, the lessons, and what's next on the horizonWant to get to know Danielle more? Here's her LinkedIn: (3) Danielle Hayden | LinkedIn

In this episode of B2B Vault – The Biz To Biz Podcast, host Allen Kopelman welcomes Sam Imperati from ICM Resolutions to talk about practical strategies for resolving business and organizational conflicts.Sam shares how his coaching program helps leaders, executives, and family businesses navigate disputes quickly—often in 30 days or less. Unlike generic courses, his one-on-one approach digs into the root of each conflict, providing tailored tools you can implement right away.

Welcome back to another EUVC Podcast, where we gather Europe's venture family to share the stories, insights, and lessons that drive our ecosystem forward.Today we dive into the mainstreaming of stablecoin yield with David Sutter, CEO & Co-founder of OpenTrade, and Itxaso del Palacio, GP at Notion Capital. With $11M raised in just six months, transaction volumes already topping $200M, and growth at 20% month-on-month, OpenTrade is one of the fastest-scaling fintech infrastructure plays in Europe. But this is about much more than another fintech: it's about embedding yield into the financial internet, bridging stablecoins with real-world assets, and building institutional-grade trust for millions of users across Latin America and Europe.

Episode DescriptionIn this episode, I sit down with Tim Tynan, CEO of Chargeback Gurus, to discuss the evolving landscape of chargeback management. We explore how merchants can better handle disputes, the significant changes coming with Visa's VAMP program, and the role of AI in payment processing. Tim brings decades of experience from IBM, Bank of America, and Citigroup to share practical insights for merchants dealing with chargebacks.Key Timestamps[00:02] - Introduction and guest background[01:18] - Baseball discussion (Yankees vs. Twins fans)[02:11] - Free Joke Project segment[02:40] - How to make chargebacks exciting - "Every chargeback tells a story"[04:30] - Common chargeback mistakes merchants make[06:12] - VAMP Program explained - Visa's consolidation of dispute and fraud programs[08:11] - Fraud prevention best practices and threshold management[09:57] - New VAMP ratios: 1.5% for merchants, 0.7% for acquiring banks[12:18] - Subscription model challenges - Best practices for recurring billing[15:51] - AI and chatbot impact on customer service and chargebacks[18:36] - The future of AI agents in commerce and dispute resolution[22:01] - Shameless plug for Chargeback Gurus[23:28] - Baseball wrap-up: Roger Clemens discussionKey Topics CoveredVAMP Program ChangesConsolidation of Visa Dispute Management Program and Visa Fraud Management ProgramNew combined ratios and thresholdsImpact on merchants and acquiring banksTimeline for full implementation (2026)Chargeback Best PracticesImportance of upfront documentationConsumer education and clear termsAccount verification methods (CVV, address verification)Quality control processesSubscription Business ModelsOpt-out capabilities as table stakesRegular customer remindersEducation and transparency requirementsBalance between business needs and consumer protectionAI and TechnologyMachine learning applications in chargeback managementHuman expertise vs. automation balanceQuality control and accuracy concernsPractical implementation approaches

This month, we're covering the anime OVA that came out for the 10th anniversary of Macross, and was the first non-Robotech version of the Macross universe to reach the US, along with the Macross II tabletop RPG from Palladium Games. Before that, we get into the current situation ongoing with Visa & MasterCard blocking transactions for NSFW content due to pressure from a Far-Right-Wing Australian group. Note: I'm trying a new recording platform with this episode, and I ran into some technical difficulties that carried over to my backup recording. Consequently, my audio is impacted, but not necessarily the audio from my guest and cohosts. Next month, we watch Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo, which is currently available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Blaine can be found on the Babylon 5 30 Years Later Podcast (https://shows.acast.com/babylon-5-30-years-later), and the 99 Years 100 Films Podcast (https://shows.acast.com/99-years-100-films) Relevant Articles on the Visa/Mastercard Protest Campaign: https://www.wired.com/story/steam-itchio-are-pulling-porn-games-censorship/ https://www.eurogamer.net/itchio-deindexes-all-nsfw-games-blames-same-anti-porn-group-that-campaigned-against-steam https://aftermath.site/waypoint-quit-steam-vice https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-16/pixiv-announces-transaction-restrictions-for-unethical-content/.191953 https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-05/manga-library-z-digital-manga-service-shuts-down-on-november-26/.217539 https://automaton-media.com/en/news/nier-creator-speaks-out-against-payment-processors-pressuring-japanese-adult-content-platforms/ https://www.polygon.com/steam-paypal-issues-censorship-visa-mastercard/ https://yellat.money/ https://stop-paypros.neocities.org/ If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss Please support my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero Watch my Live-Streams on http://twitch.tv/countzeroor Watch my Let's Plays at https://www.youtube.com/@CountZeroOrPlays Chapters: 00:00:00 Start 00:00:05 Opening 00:03:04 News 00:04:10 Payment Processor FusterCluck 00:23:52 Macross II Discussion

Unisciti alla ribellione su Telegram – Iscriviti alla newsletter – Supportaci su Patreon Stanno cancellando UN SACCO di videogiochi e la destra muta. Ti hanno detto che Sweet Baby Inc. era il male, però adesso non ti parlano di Collective Shout. Su pressione di questa no-profit australiana che ha deciso di muovere guerra a tutti i contenuti Not Safe for Work dell'Internet, i principali circuiti di pagamento mondiale hanno rivisto le regole e gli standard richiesti alle piattaforme che vogliono usarli. E tu dirai "sticazzi se Mastercard non mi fa più comprare i porno". Solo che la cosa adesso si è tradotta in un'epurazione su Steam e su itch.io. Valve ha modificato le sue linee guida mettendo al bando i "contenuti che possono violare le regole e gli standard stabiliti dai sistemi di elaborazione dei pagamenti di Steam e dalle relative reti di carte e banche". Itch è stata anche più drastica, oscurando i contenuti Not Safe For Work in via preventiva. Non fare l'errore di pensare che tutto questo riguardi soltanto i giochini per pervertiti. Rischiano di sparire anche opere come He Fucked The Girl Out of Me, che racconta l'esperienza autobiografica di Taylor McCue parlando di sex working e identità di genere. Rischia di sparire Genital Jousting, che sembra un giochino di cazzi che si inculano a vicenda ma in realtà porta avanti un discorso lucidissimo sulla mascolinità. Rischia di sparire anche roba che non ha particolare dignità artistica e magari mi fa anche cagare dal punto di vista ideologico. Ma non è giusto che sparisca su pressione di una sola società. Ma soprattutto non è giusto che chi ha parlato di politicamente corretto quando Dragon Age The Veilguard e Sweet Baby Inc. erano due trend topic adesso si stia facendo i cazzi suoi in silenzio.

1. Сергей Миронов потребовал выдворять мигрантов из России за участие в предвыборной агитации;2. Российские военные взяли под контроль город Часов Яр в Донецкой народной республике;3. Если слова «бывшего президента России» вызывают столь нервную реакцию у действующего президента США, значит, Россия находится на верном пути и продолжит отстаивать свои интересы;4. За минувшую ночь силы противовоздушной обороны уничтожили 32 беспилотных летательных аппарата Вооруженных сил Украины над регионами России;5. ЦБ пообещал установить разумный срок для замены Visa и Mastercard.Новости

Episode 350 where we talk the World Record Video Game Marathon, Motiram, The Visa Mastercard issue, a dragon on a mission, and more! This is probably your last chance to vote for us in the Podcast Awards!  You can vote for us from July 1 – July 31, by registering here.  You can vote for […]

Dans cet épisode de Finscale, je reçois Jean-Paul Mazoyer, Président du GIE Cartes Bancaires (CB), pour une plongée prospective dans l'univers des paiements en France et en Europe.Jean-Paul revient sur l'histoire et les spécificités du GIE CB, une infrastructure nationale de paiement qui incarne depuis 40 ans un modèle de souveraineté monétaire et d'interbancarité "à la française". Il décrypte le rôle du GIE, son fonctionnement et son positionnement face aux géants internationaux comme Visa ou Mastercard.L'échange se poursuit autour de l'avenir européen des paiements, de l'initiative EPI, en passant par les enjeux de coopération et d'indépendance dans un écosystème en pleine recomposition.Enfin, l'épisode explore les transformations d'usage (P2P, mobile, instantanéité), les interactions avec les fintechs et Big Techs, et les chantiers prioritaires de CB pour continuer à jouer un rôle central dans l'écosystème des paiements de demain.Un épisode pour mieux comprendre ce qui se joue dans nos portefeuilles, nos infrastructures et notre souveraineté.***************************Finscale, c'est bien plus qu'un podcast. C'est un écosystème qui connecte les acteurs clés du secteur financier à travers du Networking, du coaching et des partenariats.

Il s'agit de l'extrait de l'épisode diffusé ce dimanche avec Jean-Paul Mazoyer, Président du GIE Cartes Bancaires (CB).***************************Finscale, c'est bien plus qu'un podcast. C'est un écosystème qui connecte les acteurs clés du secteur financier à travers du Networking, du coaching et des partenariats.

想像一下，一個沒有信用卡、沒有銀行帳戶的自由工作者，靠著一個手機錢包，就能收錢、付錢、開公司，參與全球經濟。這不是幣圈夢想，是現在正在發生的事——而且速度比你想的還快。Visa、Mastercard、Stripe、Coinbase 全部動起來，穩定幣不再只是交易所裡的數字，而是開始吃掉傳統金流系統，甚至搭上 AI，準備讓「錢」自己跑流程、自己打 API、自己決定怎麼分帳。這集我們聊聊：

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(0:00) The Besties welcome John and Patrick Collison! (4:28) Stripe's business evolution: $1T in volume/year, stablecoins, challenging the Visa/Mastercard duopoly, publishing economic indicators (20:31) Jamie Dimon's leaked rant on remote work and bureaucracy (34:22) DOGE for Defense: Trump ordered the Pentagon to look at cutting the defense budget by 8%/year over the next five years (43:51) Crypto Corner: Milei's Memecoin embarrassment (1:00:18) John and Patrick break down the Arc Institute and its new Evo 2 AI model (1:18:04) Grok 3 takes the LLM lead, lessons learned from Elon's Colossus scale up (1:30:22) Science Corner: Asteroid update (1:35:42) Why Stripe hasn't gone public yet, despite great metrics Register for All-In at SXSW: https://allin.com/events Follow John: https://x.com/collision Follow Patrick: https://x.com/patrickc Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theallinpod Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://x.com/yung_spielburg Intro Video Credit: https://x.com/TheZachEffect Referenced in the show: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/23/stripes-1point1-billion-deal-for-bridge-marks-much-needed-win-for-vc.html https://x.com/Zigmanfreud/status/1890202488596492620 https://www.coworker.org/petitions/professional-dignity https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-03/shopify-ceo-tobi-lutke-tells-employees-to-just-say-no-to-meetings https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/02/19/trump-pentagon-budget-cuts https://www.amazon.com/Boyd-Fighter-Pilot-Who-Changed/dp/0316796883 https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/16/americas/argentina-milei-libra-cryptocurrency-impeachment-calls-intl-latam/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/18/americas/argentina-milei-defends-libra-crypto-tweet-intl-latam/index.html https://arcinstitute.org https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/evo-2-biomolecular-ai https://artificialanalysis.ai/models/grok-3 https://x.com/GavinSBaker/status/1891721991444447343 https://www.amazon.com/Henry-J-Kaiser-Builder-American/dp/0292742266 https://x.com/AsteroidWatch/status/1892338055354159256 https://x.com/AsteroidWatch/status/1892631907646447746

Puede ser un fin de semana crucial para la economía de Norteamérica, mantras tanto en México, se observará el PIB y el déficit fiscal en medio del contexto arancelario. También hay datos de crecimiento en EE.UU, tasas en Europa, los reportes de otros dos gigantes financieros y la búsqueda de más capital para inteligencia artificial. 

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Asia-Pacific markets are trading higher, with Sydney up nearly 0.75% and Tokyo in the green. Michelle discusses Apple's impressive earnings, despite challenges in China, and breaks down the latest from Microsoft, Meta, and Tesla. Las Vegas Sands faces a revenue dip, with Macau struggling, while Marina Bay Sands expands. The AI race heats up with new competition from China's DeepSeek, and insights on Toyota's global dominance and Singapore Airlines' top ranking. Hear Michelle Martin discuss the latest in markets with Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Credit card companies were the cornerstones of “The Golden Age of Capitalism”, opening up transaction opportunities in the post-war era (1945-1973). BUT, you can't hide from Uncle Sam forever! Visa ‘future credit dollars' will no longer de-dollarize the american economy, no more 50% profit margins! Perfect  timing as the Strategic Bitcoin reserve takes shape at Federal & State levels. Will American Bitcoin get F.D.I.C. insurance? So many stories to unpack and more!

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Le sujet :Choisir sa carte bancaire, c'est un parcours du combattant. Entre la banque, le modèle, les fonctionnalités, le tarif : les possibilités sont infinies. Pourtant, savez-vous qu'un mauvais choix peut coûter très cher sur le long terme ?L'invité du jour :Maxime Chipoy est le dirigeant de MoneyVox, un média qui propose des articles sur la banque et les finances personnelles depuis 2003.Au micro de Matthieu Stefani, Maxime Chipoy nous explique comment bien choisir sa carte bancaire : Les cartes de crédit sont-elles utiles ou risquées ?Doit-on se tourner vers une banque en ligne ?Faut-il craquer pour une carte premium ?Quels sont les frais à éviter ?Quel modèle choisir ?Ils citent les références suivantes :SumeriaGreen GotHeliosLes newsletter de MoneyVoxLe domaine Le MezoAinsi que d'anciens épisodes de La Martingale :L'épisode #70 avec Mounir Laggoune : Chasser les frais cachés pour exploser ses performancesOn vous souhaite une très bonne écoute ! C'est par ici si vous préférez Apple Podcasts, ou ici si vous préférez Spotify.Et pour recevoir toutes les actus et des recommandations exclusives, abonnez-vous à la newsletter, c'est par ici.La Martingale est un podcast du label Orso Media.Merci à notre partenaire Amundi, leader européen de la gestion d'actifs. Découvrez les solutions d'investissements adaptées à vos projets sur amundi.fr

A voice actor quits over Crunchyroll's abuse,VIZ Media is in the top 10 manga piracy copyright takedowns on Google, and Crunchyroll/Funimation has made over 45 million URL takedown requests! Also, My Hero Academia drops a visual to celebrate 100 million manga copies, a dojin store chain to halt Visa/Mastercard payments starting in December, and Trials of Mana gets a live-action adaptation! Meanwhile in Japan, a blog post in 2016 led to an official military report on the legality of deployment against Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and pagers are back, with a twist... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/animejamsession/support

This Day in Legal History: Nevada Joins the Union by TelegraphOn October 31, 1864, Nevada was admitted as the 36th state of the United States, a remarkable feat as the entire Nevada state constitution was sent to Washington, D.C. by telegraph. This move, a workaround to secure swift approval, resulted in the longest and most costly telegram of its time, spanning over 16,000 words. Nevada's expedited entry into the Union was driven by urgent political motivations: President Abraham Lincoln, up for re-election, sought the state's support for his war policies and for the proposed 13th Amendment, which aimed to abolish slavery nationwide. The telegram cost nearly $4,000, a vast sum at the time, equivalent to over $65,000 today, underscoring the importance of Nevada's statehood in the context of the Civil War and the Union's priorities.Nevadans had moved quickly to draft their constitution, striving to meet the requirements for statehood by the October deadline. Officials feared delays from the traditional route of sending documents by train or stagecoach, so they opted for the more reliable telegraph, despite the high expense. On the eve of Lincoln's re-election campaign, Nevada's admission helped solidify the Union's stance and reflected Lincoln's strategy to add states sympathetic to his policies. With the telegraphed constitution, Nevada became a “battle-born” state, joining the Union at a time when its allegiance to the Union cause was invaluable. The U.S. Supreme Court recently allowed Virginia to remove around 1,600 voters from its rolls just before an election, stirring criticism from voting rights advocates who called it a misuse of the shadow docket. The decision stayed lower court rulings that found Virginia's policy violated federal law by not respecting a required 90-day "quiet period" before elections, during which systematic voter removals are prohibited. Although the court's conservative majority approved the purge, neither the majority nor dissenting justices explained their reasoning, leaving observers unclear if the decision was based on a legal disagreement or if it was influenced by the Purcell principle, which discourages election-related changes close to voting.The case stemmed from an August executive order by Governor Glenn Youngkin mandating daily voter roll updates based on DMV citizenship data, shifting from a monthly process. Lower courts had sided with the Biden administration and voting groups in blocking this purge, but the Supreme Court's quick, unexplained intervention left little clarity. Critics argue that such opaque, rapid rulings—typical of the shadow docket—are problematic, as they provide no legal guidance and can cause voter confusion, particularly given that such actions seem to contradict the Purcell principle, meant to avoid last-minute electoral disruptions.Justices Cause Confusion With No Voting Purge Ruling ExplanationThe Trump campaign filed a lawsuit against Bucks County, Pennsylvania, alleging that election officials turned away voters attempting to request mail-in ballots. According to claims circulated by Trump supporters on social media, some voters left empty-handed after waiting in long lines. County officials attributed the issues to a "miscommunication" and said that people briefly were told they couldn't be accommodated. Pennsylvania Judge Jeffrey G. Trauger granted a preliminary injunction extending the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot to November 1, finding that the county's actions violated the state's election code.In Pennsylvania, there is no early in-person voting, but voters can apply for mail-in ballots in person, which led to long lines at Bucks County application sites. The lawsuit, supported by the Republican National Committee, the Pennsylvania GOP, and Senate candidate David McCormick, is part of broader efforts in the key battleground state, where polls show close competition between Trump and Kamala Harris. County officials clarified that voters in line by 5 p.m. would be accommodated and assured voters they could pick up their mail-in ballots later in the week if needed.Trump Campaign Sues in Philly Suburb Over Mail-In Ballots (1)Elon Musk has been summoned to a Pennsylvania court regarding Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's attempt to halt Musk's $1 million-a-day giveaway aimed at registered voters in swing states before the November 5 U.S. election. The giveaway, backed by Musk and America PAC, offers cash to randomly selected individuals who sign a petition supporting free speech and gun rights, as long as they are registered voters in key states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Wisconsin. Krasner's lawsuit claims the program constitutes an “illegal lottery” unauthorized by the state and suggests it violates consumer protection laws by allegedly misrepresenting the rules.The legal challenge, set to be addressed by Judge Angelo Foglietta, focuses on state law violations, though legal experts note potential federal implications if the initiative is seen as incentivizing voter registration or influence. Although the U.S. Department of Justice warned Musk's group about possible federal issues, no federal charges have been filed. The initiative has become a major component of Trump's campaign, with Musk providing significant financial backing and voicing public support for the former president.Musk due in court as $1 million voter giveaway faces courtroom test | ReutersA new lawsuit reveals tensions over legal fee-sharing following a massive $5.6 billion settlement in an antitrust case against Visa and MasterCard over credit card swipe fees. Scott + Scott, a law firm involved in the case, is suing co-counsel Robins Kaplan for allegedly reneging on an agreement to pay Scott + Scott $5 million from its share of the settlement fees, ensuring the firm would receive $20 million. This dispute stems from a 2015 informal fee-sharing agreement tied to another case where Robins Kaplan received $50 million in fees.Last year, the 2nd Circuit upheld the $523.2 million attorney fees in the Visa-MasterCard case, allocated to several law firms involved. However, Scott + Scott claims it was only allocated $15 million by Robbins Geller and that Robins Kaplan is now refusing to pay the agreed $5 million difference. The case highlights how class action firms sometimes rely on informal agreements to share fees, which are typically not disclosed. Legal experts note that courts prefer to avoid such disputes after approving settlements and fees. Additionally, Scott + Scott's lawsuit may be complicated by the involvement of Patrick Coughlin, an antitrust lawyer who previously worked with Robbins Geller but later joined Scott + Scott.Legal Fee Tracker: Lawsuit reveals fight over awards after $5.6 bln 'swipe fees' settlement | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

This week James & Patti interview industry attorneys James Huber and Matt Luciani on the proposed $30 billion legal settlement Visa and Mastercard just inked with retailers to make a longstanding lawsuit go away. Then James interviews uber-salesman Rich Norton on mastering the one-call close, and Patti reports on research into consumer and business payments preferences.

So much news, so little time: John and Glen unravel Colorado's new Artificial Intelligence Act, Apple's hookup with OpenAI to fuel its own systems and the apparent unraveling of Visa/Mastercard's merchant settlement. Plus, watching Siri age in warp speed.   Links related to this episode:   Law Firm Mayer Brown's synopsis of Colorado's AI Act: https://www.mayerbrown.com/en/insights/publications/2024/06/colorado-governor-signs-comprehensive-ai-bill  Colorado Public Radio's take on the state law: https://www.cpr.org/2024/06/17/colorado-artificial-intelligence-law-implementation-ramifications/  Javelin Research on the imperiled Visa/Mastercard settlement: https://www.paymentsjournal.com/visa-mastercard-settlement-unlikely-to-be-approved/  Marketing Dive summarizes Apple Intelligence and the OpenAI link: https://www.marketingdive.com/news/apple-intelligence-ai-openai-chatgpt-partnership-wwdc/718539/  The BBC's view from overseas (including Elon's disses): https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nn5mejl89o  Tim Cook interviewed by Marques Brownlee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMX2cQdPubk    Check out BIG's AI Development offerings, enabling credit unions to streamline operations, amplify member experiences and capture new opportunities in the digital financial landscape. https://www.big-fintech.com/Products-Services/AI-Development  Find us on X and BlueSky at @bigfintech, @jbfintech and @154Advisors (same handles for both) You can also follow us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/glensarvady/

Для эпизода подкаста про «Историю денег» мы записали больше интервью с Борисом Ведерниковым, лидером команды интернет-банка «Точка». С Борисом мы подробно поговорили про историю развития и становления банковской сферы в России, актуальные сегодня технологические тренды в этой сфере, а также обсудили много внутрянки из жизни банка. Получился объемный разговор, который мы решили не оставлять в ящике пылиться и опубликовать в виде отдельного эпизода. Приходите работать к Борису в «Точку»: https://tochka.com/hr/ Видео-версия — https://youtu.be/BuTOb1MyCaY Таймкоды: 00:00:00 — Вступление 00:02:07 — Развитие банковских услуг в России через теорию нулевого интерфейса 00:05:16 — Какие IT-решения больше всего повлияли на банковскую сферу 00:08:20 — Чем обеспечены деньги на счетах клиентов банков 00:11:51 — Банки стали IT-компаниями или IT-компании стали банками? 00:22:15 — Зачем в банковских приложениях повсеместно появились «Истории» 00:25:20 — Даем определение, что такое «Финтех» в современном мире 00:33:18 — Как так получилось, что в России так развита финансовая инфраструктура 00:37:08 — Заслуженные респекты российскому ЦБ 00:44:20 — Как банк взаимодействует с ЦБ 00:49:00 — Могут ли в реальности произойти события из сериала mr.Robot, где был уничтожен реестр с кредитными данными всех жителей Земли 00:57:54 — Как проходят транзакции между банками внутри страны и между странами 01:06:20 — Разбираемся с цифровыми валютами 01:10:24 — Стоит ли обывателю с паранойей слежки бояться введения цифровых валют? 01:09:30 — Разбираемся по шагам, как проходит платеж с телефона в «Пятерочке» 01:21:20 — Где на этом пути банки зарабатывают деньги, и почему вас все чаще просят платить по QR-коду 01:27:45 — Зачем банкам нужны платежные системы, когда они могут между собой договариваться сами 01:29:17 — Насколько МИР заменил Visa и Mastercard 01:34:50 — Зачем банкам тогда свои платежные системы? 01:35:50 — Могут ли биометрические данные быть скомпрометированы? 01:43:30 — Завершение и прощание  

This week: Truth Social is the latest meme stock, and buying it could win favor with a president. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss what Truth Social means for Trump, whether Sam Bankman-Fried's 25-year sentence is too harsh, and a Visa/Mastercard antitrust settlement that could change credit card fees as we know them. (Platinum holders beware.) In the plus segment: Why a global chocolate shortage is racking the candy industry. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our regular show every week. You'll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at slate.com/moneyplus to help support our work. Podcast production by Jared Downing and Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: Truth Social is the latest meme stock, and buying it could win favor with a president. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss what Truth Social means for Trump, whether Sam Bankman-Fried's 25-year sentence is too harsh, and a Visa/Mastercard antitrust settlement that could change credit card fees as we know them. (Platinum holders beware.) In the plus segment: Why a global chocolate shortage is racking the candy industry. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our regular show every week. You'll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at slate.com/moneyplus to help support our work. Podcast production by Jared Downing and Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: Truth Social is the latest meme stock, and buying it could win favor with a president. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss what Truth Social means for Trump, whether Sam Bankman-Fried's 25-year sentence is too harsh, and a Visa/Mastercard antitrust settlement that could change credit card fees as we know them. (Platinum holders beware.) In the plus segment: Why a global chocolate shortage is racking the candy industry. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our regular show every week. You'll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at slate.com/moneyplus to help support our work. Podcast production by Jared Downing and Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: Truth Social is the latest meme stock, and buying it could win favor with a president. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss what Truth Social means for Trump, whether Sam Bankman-Fried's 25-year sentence is too harsh, and a Visa/Mastercard antitrust settlement that could change credit card fees as we know them. (Platinum holders beware.) In the plus segment: Why a global chocolate shortage is racking the candy industry. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our regular show every week. You'll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at slate.com/moneyplus to help support our work. Podcast production by Jared Downing and Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visa and MasterCard reach a $30 billion deal with US retailers, Merck receives FDA approval for Winrevair in the US, and why the Artisan Developing World Fund is a wolf in sheep's clothing. For information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at 8:30 EST, visit https://www.narwhalcapital.com/blog/daily-market-briefingsPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhalcapital.com/disclosure

1. P. Diddy (Sean Combs) Homes Raided Amid Sex Trafficking Investigation (0:34)2. Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapses in Baltimore After Collision with Cargo Ship (3:04)3. Trump's DJT Starts Trading on NASDAQ Exchange (5:54)4. TX Attorney General Enters Pre-Trial Agreement with Prosecutors Over Securities Fraud Charges (6:37)5. VISA and Mastercard Settle with U.S. Merchants Over High Swipe Fees (8:00)6. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Abortion Pill Case (FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, Danco Labs v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine) (9:39)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!Watch this episode on YouTube.Follow Jordan on Instagram and TikTok.All sources for this episode can be found here.