Fintech Beat
Welcome to Fintech Beat, the intersection of finance, technology, policy and regulation. Each episode features the latest trends, movers and shakers, ideas and policies in financial technology. Host Chris Brummer, a Georgetown law professor and world-renowned fintech expert, partners with the CQ Roll Call newsroom — Washington's leader for nonpartisan legislative and regulatory analysis — to bring insights that make this a must listen for anyone interested in finance.
Latest episodes
Sep 22, 2023 • 36min
The future of identity
Portabl CEO Nate Soffio explains how reliant we are on others to construct our digital identities and the possibility of restoring consumer control of our data and our identities in a digital world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 12, 2023 • 30min
Everything you need to know about the OTC Markets
Dan Zinn, general counsel of the OTC Markets Groups, gives the 101 course on Over the Counter market structure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 30, 2023 • 26min
Can Africa’s Payments Unicorn Conquer the World?
Olugbenga Agboola, CEO of Flutterwave, demystifies building digital infrastructure in Africa and shares lessons learned. They discuss Flutterwave's impact on the global finance industry, simplifying payments in Africa, compliance challenges in the payments industry, and the future of money and payments. They also highlight Flutterwave's future steps of delivering the best customer experience and enabling business growth across Africa.
Aug 29, 2023 • 36min
Grayscale's Oral Argument
Grayscale Investments CEO & Chief Legal Officer discuss their proposed Bitcoin ETF, lawsuit with the SEC, potential conversion of GBTC to a spot Bitcoin ETF, history of Bitcoin ETFs, timing & updates on the ongoing case before the DC Circuit Court, reflections on experience and optimism for the future of crypto and Grayscale, and importance of diversification in protecting investors.
Aug 3, 2023 • 36min
Why Investors (Still) Love SaaS
SaaStr CEO Jason M. Lemkin demystifies everything you need to know about SaaS, and the joys of recurring revenue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 18, 2023 • 40min
Simon Taylor dishes out some (fintech brain) food
Simon Taylor, founder of fintechbrainfood.com, discusses the future of fintech, banks, AI, and crypto. Topics include disruption, regulation, COVID-19's impact, tokenization, and the intersection of finance and technology.
Jul 5, 2023 • 45min
Hyun Song Shin on Unified Ledgers, Tokenized Deposits, and Governance
Famed BIS economist Hyun Song Shin breaks down Tokenization, Payments and the possible future of central banking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 26, 2023 • 27min
What Elections in the EU and UK Mean for Crypto, CBDC and AI Legislation
Dea Markova walks through the EU's "Super Wednesday" for digital finance and why electoral politics matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 19, 2023 • 22min
MDIs after Silicon Valley Bank: A Conversation with FDIC Vice Chair Travis Hill
FDIC Vice Chair Travis Hill talks about banking policy and minority and community banks after the collapse of Silicon valley Bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 19, 2023 • 21min
MDIs after Silicon Valley Bank: A Conversation with OCC Acting Comptroller Mike Hsu
Acting Comptroller Mike Hsu talks about banking policy and minority and community banks after the collapse of Silicon valley Bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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