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
Jul 9, 2019 • 17min
The Economist, Ep. 9
Facebook’s new cryptocurrency, Libra, has inspired an unprecedented interest in digital assets as means of making cross-border payments. But could Libra spark chaos in monetary markets, and hamstring central bankers? And how important is trust in Facebook necessary as not only a matter of business necessity for the cryptocurrency, but also economic stability? We ask one of the top economists in the world for his views Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 2, 2019 • 28min
The Crypto Spring, Ep. 8
Bitcoin had a wild week with its value hitting over $11,000. This begs the question: Is the crypto winter finally thawing out? Host Chris Brummer sits down to explore with Sunayna Tuteja of TD Ameritrade and Matthew Trudeau of ErisX to discuss what a Crypto spring means. Also, stay tuned for our segment Chris' World — where pop culture and fintech meet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 25, 2019 • 29min
The European Regulator, Ep. 7
Host Chris Brummer sits down for a rare interview with Steven Maijoor, chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority, Europe's top fintech regulator. Maijoor reveals his thoughts on the impact of Brexit on the EU's burgeoning regulation of fintech and where Europe stands versus the United States when it comes to regulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 18, 2019 • 23min
The Facebook Coin, Ep. 6
Facebook is poised to enter and potentially reshape the cryptocurrency landscape. Fintech Beat host Chris Brummer mulls over what this means for fintech and society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2019 • 14min
The Fintech Trade Wars, Ep. 5
This episode is coming from Geneva, Switzerland at the World Trade Organization. Host Chris Brummer wades into a conversation about where China stands versus the U.S. when it comes to Fintech. The answers may surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 4, 2019 • 21min
The Exchanges, Ep. 4
This episode is devoted to the wild west of crypto exchanges and assets. These new digital marketplaces are creating a world where traders will be able to exchange cryptographically secured bonds, stocks, currencies, and other kinds of securities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28, 2019 • 16min
The Wallet, Ep. 3
In this episode, host Chris Brummer tackles wallets and how to keep your crypto currency safe from cyber thieves. He takes the listener inside Consensus where industry heavyweights show off the latest offerings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 21, 2019 • 17min
The Regulator, Ep. 2
Fintech Beat's Chris Brummer has an exclusive sit-down with Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Christopher Giancarlo — where they talk about innovation, breaking down barriers and what keeps him up at night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14, 2019 • 10min
The Presale, Ep. 1
The Presale is a sneak preview of Fintech Beat podcast with host Chris Brummer that will bring the listener onto the ground floor of what we plan to bring to market in future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
