Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS

969. News: Griffin goes AI, Mastercard’s new partnerships, and the top stories live from Money20/20

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Jun 9, 2025
Brice Van der Walle, Executive VP at Mastercard, discusses the company's exciting new partnerships aimed at enhancing payment security and tokenization. David Jarvis, CEO at Griffin, shares insights on their groundbreaking AI MCP server and its potential to revolutionize financial interactions. Lara Barbuto from OpenPayd highlights their new stablecoin infrastructure for seamless global transactions. The trio also shares personal highlights from the Money20/20 conference, providing a mix of industry insight and light-hearted conference anecdotes.
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INSIGHT

AI Griffin's MCP Server Importance

  • MCP (Model Context Protocol) enables AI agents to safely execute banking tasks like payments and account management through defined context.
  • Griffin's AI MCP server lets developers prototype fintech apps with AI agents operating within a secure, sandboxed API environment.
INSIGHT

Mastercard Drives AI Payment Integration

  • AI agents currently streamline the search and planning but lack payment execution, creating a friction point.
  • Mastercard is enabling AI to complete "last mile" payments, transforming user behaviors and e-commerce experiences.
ADVICE

Manage AI Risks With Clear Rules

  • Do not assume AI tools automatically deliver all answers; understand their logic and decision-making rules.
  • Feed AI with clear intelligence and rules to control risks effectively.
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