Jason Mikula, a regular fintech commentator, joins to discuss the shifting landscape with Trump back in power. They explore the impact on fintech regulation and the ambiguity surrounding depositors' balances on BaaS Island. The conversation highlights the CFPB’s new Larger Participant Rule, scrutinizing major payment players while potentially overlooking riskier firms. Finally, they dive into the chaotic world of meme coins and the miscommunication surrounding crypto regulations, raising eyebrows at Mark Andreessen's controversial remarks.

Jason Mikula, a fintech industry expert, dives deep into the evolving BaaS landscape, humorously comparing it to a fractured multiverse. He and Alex discuss Mercury's unconventional compliance strategies and the implications of recent Federal requests regarding bank partnerships. They also explore the CFPB’s proposed rule on earned wage access, shedding light on consumer trust issues, and touch on the FDIC’s changes to brokered deposit regulations. It's a captivating mix of insights and humor that highlights the complexities of fintech today.

Jason Mikula, a fintech expert, joins to discuss emerging trends in the industry. They dive into Klarna’s new ‘Balance’ feature, revealing it as more of a wallet than true banking in the U.S. Affirm's resilience is highlighted as they navigate the BNPL landscape with steady growth. The conversation also touches on niche neobanks like Commune, focusing on their unique offerings for underserved immigrant populations. Finally, Apple’s decision to give third-party access to NFC technology has significant implications for the mobile payment ecosystem.

Jason Mikula, Head of Industry Strategy for Banking & Fintech at Taktile, joins to discuss critical updates in fintech. They delve into the newly proposed FDIC rule on custodial accounts, debating its effectiveness in crisis prevention. The conversation shifts to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's upcoming rules on open banking, questioning the fairness of big banks. Additionally, the duo explores Visa's antitrust lawsuit and highlights compliance failures related to TD Bank, all while keeping the dialogue light and insightful!

Author Jason Mikula discusses his new book 'Banking as a Service' and Evolve's data breach. They dive into Apple's strategy shift, regulatory risks, and Klarna replacing staff with AI, while also touching on the overturning of the Chevron Doctrine.

Guest Jason Mikula discusses the financial drama between Synapse, Evolve, and Tabapay, bankruptcy implications, Visa Flex Credential's payment flexibility, CFPB's reclassification of Buy Now Pay Later, and interesting topics like Solo Funds' lawsuit and Revolut's scam prevention photos

Guests Jason Mikula and Aditi Subbarao discuss the fallout from TabaPay's withdrawal from buying bankrupt Synapse, Chime's advance wage product, and risks of ultra-long mortgages. Topics include AI in fintech, Taylor Swift's tour's economic impact, and regulatory challenges in financial services.

Join Jason Mikula, founder of a leading fintech publication, Nicolas Benady, CEO of a banking platform, and Susan French, a Banking-as-a-Service consultant, as they unpack the unforeseen crisis in the fintech world. They discuss the fallout from the collapse of key players, which triggered a loss of customer trust and millions in losses. The trio delves into the evolution of BaaS, cybersecurity challenges, and regulatory complexities, alongside a fresh perspective on the potential future for successful fintechs like Adyen and Stripe.

Fintech expert Jason Mikula delves into the Synapse bankruptcy, impacts on end users, small banks' competitiveness, and the state of the banking system. The discussion touches on regulatory challenges, financial shortfalls, and trends in the US banking system, highlighting the complexities of bank partnerships with fintech companies in a changing financial landscape.

Jason Mikula, founder of Fintech Business Weekly, and Doug Mackenzie, former Head of Content at FF News, join the hosts to discuss the $30 billion Visa and Mastercard settlement, OakNorth's profit increase, Belong's funding record, UK finfluencers regulation, soaring digital wallet adoption, HSBC Australia's Proxymity Vote Connect, and a Real Housewife's fintech sale to run a castle in South East England.