PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
367 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsWelcome to PayPod, a show that explores the fast-changing world of payments and fintech. The show features interviews with leaders and entrepreneurs in the payments and fintech industries.
Each episode, you’ll hear an interview directly with a leader of the payments industry. We talk with fintech entrepreneurs, security experts, mobile developers, eCommerce pros, and more...
From credit card processing to bitcoin... from retail point of sale systems to cutting edge digital payments software… merchant accounts. mobile checkout, lending marketplaces, and beyond… we cover it all!
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Economy, Environment, and Financial Reform with David Clarke of Positive Money: Ep 67
September 06, 2019 23:35 - 34 minutes - 32 MBIt’s no secret that the global economy and the environment are two important umbrella topics these days. The multitude of important challenges under these categories are worthy of discussion.... especially because payments businesses and fintechs can offer many solutions to help both consumers and our global future. Some say that we need to think even bigger, and look at how some of our very financial systems are structured. Enter our guest this week, David Clarke, who is the Head of Polic...
Approaching Security and Compliance in Payments with Darrel Anderson of Conformance Technologies: Ep 66
August 31, 2019 00:44 - 39 minutes - 36 MBWhether you’re considering individual merchants accepting cards from customers, or ISOs building portfolios of merchants, using tech tools and processes to manage security issues and compliance is crucial. On this week’s show, Scott is joined by an expert guest who has spent his fintech career working on solutions for these kinds of challenges, including his latest venture. Darrel Anderson is the President and CEO of Conformance Technologies, a company offering compliance, security, and ot...
Exploring B2B Payments with Kurt Knackstedt of Troovo: Ep 65
August 23, 2019 18:35 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBBusiness to business payments may not get the same amount of coverage as other areas in the payments world, but they are just as important! When it comes to B2B payments though there are challenges that need to be navigated, as enterprise payments in particular, are susceptible to fraud, unnecessary labor costs and potential errors. Our guest this week is Kurt Knackstedt who is the CEO of Troovo, a technology company focused on virtualizing and removing manual intervention within transacti...
Reviewing Credit Cards the Right Way with Brooklyn Lowery of CardRatings.com: Ep 64
August 16, 2019 23:56 - 37 minutes - 34 MBThese days, consumers make so many decisions based on ratings and reviews… and it’s no different when it comes to credit cards. But how do you determine what the top credit card is, and how can you trust online reviews? Our guest this week is Brooklyn Lowery who is the Senior Manager & Site Editor for CardRatings.com, a website that aims to provide useful resources, tools, and reviews for credit cards. Brooklyn had much to say about how the site works, remains unbiased, and what consumers ...
Rethinking Company Card Usage with Andrew Jamison of Extend: Ep 63
August 10, 2019 23:38 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBSharing the company credit card with employees and contractors is inherently insecure... Extend Payments and our guest Andrew Jamison have a new way of approaching it. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
Merchant Service Industry Success Strategies with Marc Beauchamp of Bankcard Life: Ep 62
August 03, 2019 23:37 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBNo matter if you’re a field sales representative, sales manager, issuer, acquirer, ISO, agent, or connected to merchant services and payments in some other way… a sustainable career and being a part of a lucrative business is the goal. Still, the road to true success in this industry is often winding and not always easy. Fortunately, there are folks out there who have seen a lot of success and are willing to share their wisdom, such as our guest this week, Marc Beauchamp. Marc has worked...
Regulatory and Business Challenges in Crypto and Cannabis with Joshua Radbod of Avantpay: Ep 61
July 26, 2019 19:03 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBThere are many industries that present incredible financial opportunities for businesses and professionals, but legal status and regulation of them are still murky. This presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to two monster industries… cannabis and cryptocurrency. One way to help navigate these challenges is to bring experts and businesspeople from around the industry together, which is what our featured guest and organization this week is doing. Scott is joined by Joshua Rad...
Payments Technology and Integrations with Ryan Hallet of Payroc: Ep 60
July 22, 2019 01:28 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBThese days, having success in the world of payments is impossible to achieve without understanding, and embracing technology. Specifically, payments integrations are crucial as so many ISVs, ISOs, Agents, and beyond recognize the power of it for merchants and consumers. But what are some of the key things to consider when approaching technology, integrations, and payments? To cover this and more Scott was joined by Ryan Hallet, Chief Marketing Officer at Payroc, which drives commerce for...
Ep 59: Financial Counseling for Consumers with Jim Triggs of Money Management International
July 13, 2019 01:07 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBOn this show we turn our focus to a side of the payments and finance spaces that isn’t covered enough but is so important… the realities of consumers having financial struggles. Fortunately, there are many out there who are working to help individuals tackle their financial challenges. Jim Triggs is the Senior Vice President of Operations from one such organization called Money Management International or MMI, which strives to change how America overcomes financial challenges; one person, ...
Ep 58: Using Fintech to Revolutionize the Web with Stefan Thomas of Coil
July 06, 2019 01:49 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBFinancial technology offers boundless opportunity for innovation… and with cryptocurrencies, the blockchain, instant payments, and more it’s never been easier to re-think existing systems. On this show, Scott is joined by a Stefan Thomas who has founded a company, Coil, that aims to completely revolutionize the way the web works. Stefan has a deep background in fintech…introducing millions of people to Bitcoin, and was in charge of the technology for the third largest cryptocurrency (Rippl...
Ep 57: Talking Credit Cards and Travel Rewards with Jason Steele
June 29, 2019 02:05 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBOn this episode we’re talking all about credit cards from the consumer side, with a special focus on travel rewards. Scott is joined by Jason Steele, who is a journalist and a nationally recognized expert on the subjects of credit and credit cards. Jason’s work has been featured at mainstream outlets such as Yahoo! Finance, MSN Money, and Business Insider. Jason’s also well known within the community of travel rewards enthusiasts as the Senior Points and Miles Contributor for The Points Gu...
Ep 56: Payments for High Risk Industries Ineligible for Credit Card Processing with Jordan Friedman of Zodaka
June 21, 2019 16:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBSome industries are too high risk for credit card processing, yet merchants with legal businesses (such as those in states with legalized Cannabis) still need to process payments. Jordan Friedman, CEO of Zodaka joins Scott to discuss his company's solutions. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
Ep 55: The Present and Future of Cryptocurrencies with Joel and Travis of the Bad Crypto Podcast
June 14, 2019 22:13 - 38 minutes - 35 MBWe're once again covering the world of Cryptocurrencies on this episode of PayPod: The Payments Podcast. Scott is joined by two crypto enthusiasts, Joel Comm and Travis Wright. Joel and Travis host their own wildly popular show, The Bad Crypto Podcast, and had much to say about the philosophy behind crypto, where it is today, and where it's going. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
Ep 54: Marketplace and P2P Lending with Peter Renton of Lend Academy and LendIt
June 08, 2019 17:43 - 31 minutes - 29 MBSometimes there’s a need that can only be met when technology and innovation come together at the right time. On this episode, we talk about one fintech industry that has grown by leaps and bounds… marketplace lending, or P2P lending. Our guest today is Peter Renton, who is the founder of Lend Academy and Co-Founder of LendIt Conference LLC. Lend Academy the leading news and educational resource for the marketplace lending industry and has been instrumental in bringing businesses and profe...
Ep 53: Digital ID and Verified.Me with Greg Wolfond of SecureKey, Stevan Lewis of Sun Life Financial, and Franklin Garrigues of TD
June 01, 2019 02:51 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBScott discusses the revolutionary new digital ID service in Canada offered by SecureKey, Verified.Me. He is joined by Greg Wolfond (CEO of SecureKey), Stevan Lewis (SVP Digital Transformation at Sun Life Financial) and Franklin Garrigues (VP Digital Channel at TD). Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
Ep 52: Loyalty Rewards Programs and Mobile Payments with Bryan Leach of Ibotta
May 25, 2019 03:59 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThese days any business can rest assured that consumers enjoy loyalty rewards programs and the convenience of mobile apps and payment options. The trouble is, there are countless loyalty rewards programs out there which can be difficult to manage. As for mobile payments, in some places (specifically the US), adoption has been slow going. Fortunately there are companies leading the charge to simplify the consumer experience when it comes to rewards while pushing mobile payments forward. Our...
Ep 51: Investing, Wealth Management, and Fintech with Ron Carson of Carson Group
May 17, 2019 19:17 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBWelcome to another episode of PayPod! On this latest episode, we’re taking a high level look at the world of fintech from the investment and wealth management perspective. Technology has had a tremendously positive impact on so many areas of the financial world, and the best companies are continually innovating. Our guest this week has much to share on this topic. Scott is joined by Ron Carson, who is the founder and CEO of Carson Group, which serves financial advisors and investors. He fi...
Ep 50: Stablecoins and Payments with Amiya Diwan, Bryan Guy, and Kory Hoang of Stably
May 11, 2019 02:54 - 37 minutes - 42.8 MBWe have covered cryptocurrencies, bitcoin, ethereum, and the blockchain extensively on this show… yet one of the biggest issues that many professionals in the world of payments and fintech continue to raise is that of volatility. Volatility makes cryptocurrency adoption in traditional financial and commerce spaces incredibly challenging. Fortunately stablecoins offer potential solutions to this problem, and that’s what Scott explores with several guests this week. Scott is joined by three ...
Ep 49: Mobile App Security, UX, and Authentication with Sherif Samy of Entersekt
May 04, 2019 03:29 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBDigital security is crucial to so much in modern life, and the worlds of payments, fintech, and mobile technology are no exception. Whether you’re a consumer just using your phone to complete a purchase or sign into your bank, or a business developing apps and other digital solutions that will work with sensitive data… having the best approach to security and authentication is a must. Fortunately there are great organizations out there fighting the good fight and pushing digital security a...
Ep 48: Running Payroll Using Blockchain Technology with Ryan Fyfe of Workchain.io
May 01, 2019 02:57 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBBlockchain technology offers a variety of benefits for those in the world of payments and Fintech. We dive into this on this latest show with the help of an expert whose company is using the blockchain to revolutionize payroll. Getting paid instantly for work done isn’t just some pipe dream, and our guest today is going to share exactly why. Scott is joined by Ryan Fyfe who is the Co-founder and CEO of Workchain.io which bills itself as "The Blockchain solution for the future of Payroll" L...
Ep 47: Taking the Pain Out of Payments with Ed Kelley of Transcard
April 27, 2019 00:28 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBLet’s face it – the world of payments can sometimes be painful. Whether you’re a merchant, a consumer, or a payments professional, there are various “pain points” in how everything in the industry fits together. Fortunately, there are great businesses and individuals working tirelessly to innovate and smooth these pain points. Scott is joined by Ed Kelley, VP of Business Development at Transcard, who shares his perspective on the world of payments, the challenges organizations and individu...
Ep 46: Auditing Security and Trust on the Web with Jeff WIlbur of the Online Trust Alliance (OTA)
April 20, 2019 02:06 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBWhether you’re an individual making a purchase online, an eCommerce business with customers all over the world, or a payments/fintech organization handling sensitive data such as credit card information... online trust and security matters. On this episode, we cover this topic in depth with the help of a technology expert from The Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance (OTA). Scott is joined by Jeff Wilbur, who is the Technical Director for OTA. He helps Scott explore online security and...
Ep 45: Why Payments Matter with Bruce Parker and Ryan Lee of Modo
April 13, 2019 02:01 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBWhen it comes to business and technology… sometimes it’s helpful to take a step back and reflect on the big picture. On this episode of PayPod, we do just that and answer a simple question, “Why do payments matter?” In addition to this, we explore payments on a global scale, touching on the challenges (and benefits) of taking any business international. Helping Scott to explore these topics are two professionals from a company called Modo or ModoPayments, which is a bank-grade, fintech-as-...
Ep 44: Tackling Credit Card Processing Fees with Allan Ratafia and Marc Howard of BizPayO
April 06, 2019 00:52 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBOne of the biggest frustrations merchants have when it comes to payments is the cost of credit card processing fees. While these fees necessary and have allowed the payments and merchant services industries to flourish and innovate… helping merchants manage them and remain competitive is a crucial task. On this episode, Scott is joined by two guests who are working to tackle these very fees by giving merchants tools to reduce their impact. Marc Howard and Allan Ratafia from BizPayO join Sc...
Ep 43: Using Solution Fitting to Meet Merchant Needs with Keith Sampson of North American Bancard
March 29, 2019 23:46 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBWelcome to another episode of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast! On this episode, Scott is joined by payments industry expert Keith Sampson to discuss how to more effectively meet the unique needs of many different merchants. Keith believes the answer lies in "solution fitting" and has much to share regarding it's potential positive impacts. Keith Sampson is the Director of National Sales for North American Bancard, an award-winning payment solutions provider. For more than 20 years, S...
Ep 42: The Economics and Philosophy of Bitcoin with Guy Swann of The Cryptoconomy Podcast
March 23, 2019 01:58 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBIt’s time for another episode of PayPod! On this show, we’re back to discussing Bitcoin as we explore the philosophy and economics behind it. Understanding these two key elements is significant when considering the applications of bitcoin in traditional financial systems, adoption, and more. Joining Scott to help explore this is Guy Swann, founder and host of The Cryptoconomy Podcast. Guy has spent well over 7 years learning about Bitcoin and its associated technologies, and has combined i...
Ep 41: Merchants Accepting Cryptocurrencies with Craig Rudes of the Long Island Blockchain Council
March 15, 2019 23:46 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBWe’ve done a lot of shows on bitcoin and the blockchain and covered a lot of theory, but at the merchant level… the “boots on the ground payments level” we want to know how adoption and implementation is going. On this latest episode we do just that, as Scott is joined by Craig Rudes, who is working to get more merchants to start accepting cryptocurrencies. Craig is the founder of Long Island Blockchain Council, a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and support the understa...
Ep 40: Business Support for ISOs and Merchant Acquirers with Tyler Gerber of Boomtown
March 09, 2019 00:09 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWelcome to another episode of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast! On this show we’re diving into a topic that anyone who is running or working for an ISO, merchant acquirer, or really any business would so well to consider… the power of business support for technology companies. Helping Scott to explore this is our expert guest, Tyler Gerber, who is the Director of Strategic Accounts at Boomtown. Boomtown has built their entire company around providing business and technology support so...
Ep 39: Crowdfunding and Payments with Salvador Briggman of Crowdcrux
March 01, 2019 02:46 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBOn this episode we dive into something that’s given rise to an entirely new area of payments… crowdfunding. For the uninitiated, crowdfunding is defined as “the practice of funding a project or venture by raising many small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the Internet.” That simple definition hardly does crowdfunding justice, so Scott is joined by a crowdfunding expert who sheds more light on it all. Our guest is Salvador Briggman, entrepreneur, founder Crowdc...
Ep 38: The State of Fintech in 2019 with Mike Baliman of The London Fintech Podcast
February 28, 2019 05:49 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBWelcome to another episode of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast! On this show, we’re back to talking about the latest in fintech, specifically where things stand in 2019. Scott discusses this with the help of a true expert. Mike Baliman is the founder and host of The London Fintech Podcast, which was launched in July 2014, is the longest running and most blue-chip Fintech podcast in Europe. The mission of the show is to educate and entertain and it has had over 420,000 downloads in 180...
Ep 37: High-Ticket Drop Shipping Merchants with Trevor Fenner of eCommerce Paradise
February 28, 2019 05:34 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBIf you offer merchant services, are curious about the world of payments, or just like learning about fintech, eCommerce businesses often intersect with all three. Understanding how they work and are driven forward by payments is key. So with that in mind, in this episode of PayPod we begin by covering a specific type of eCommerce business – high-ticket drop shipping merchants. Joining Scott to explore this is Trevor Fenner. Trevor, along with his partner Juliana, founded a site, business, ...
Ep 36: Blockchain Technology 101 with Jason Choi of The Blockcrunch Podcast
February 22, 2019 23:14 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBWelcome to another episode of PayPod! We’ve spent a lot of time covering cryptocurrencies and some interesting applications of blockchain technology for businesses looking to secure digital identity, and other areas relevant to the payments space. But it’s such a deep area of technology that’s breaking new ground each and every day, and the world has only just barely scratched the surface of what is possible with blockchain technology. With that in mind, this show is a deep dive into block...
Ep 35: Exploring Credit Card Rewards with Peter Foti of Pursuing Points
February 16, 2019 00:40 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBWe’ve spent so much time on this show talking about payments and the credit card industry from the perspective of merchants, but never really looked at the other side of it… from the consumer angle. It's important to consider the merchant's customers who are actually pulling out the plastic to make their purchases. That's why on this episode, we're focusing on credit card rewards points with a true expert. Scott is joined by Peter Foti, founder and host of PursuingPoints, a podcast and sit...
Ep 34: The Most Popular Non-Bitcoin Cryptocurrencies with Michael Laake of CryptoBasic
February 09, 2019 04:17 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBWe’re back with another episode of PayPod! We’ve spent a lot of time talking about Bitcoin in recent episodes, and covered how it can achieve mainstream adoption and impact the world of payments. While that’s all great, there are a tremendous amount of cryptocurrencies outside of Bitcoin, and in this episode we cover some of the most popular ones. Helping Scott explore this is Michael Laake of the Crypto Basic Podcast. Michael was introduced to the world of cryptocurrencies through the wor...
Ep 33: Why Cryptocurrencies with Drew Taylor and Brent Bates of the Wild West Crypto Show
February 01, 2019 03:27 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBWhy Cryptocurrencies? It's a huge question in the world of payments and fintech, because many people wonder why they're even necessary or if mainstream adoption is a good thing. On this episode of PayPod: The Payments Podcast we dive headlong into a discussion all about it. Joining Scott to explore this is Brent Bates and Drew Taylor of The Wild West Crypto Show. Drew Taylor is the founder and CEO of Wild West Crypto, and an inventor, innovator, and a visionary who holds 7 utility patents ...
Ep 32: Business , eCommerce, and Cryptocurrency with Gary Leland of The 4 Minute Crypto Show
January 27, 2019 19:35 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBOn this episode, we’re covering big umbrella topics that relate quite well… and that’s entrepreneurship, business, and cryptocurrencies. The business side of cryptocurrencies is fascinating because, like more traditional payments businesses, it’s so impacted by technology and innovation. Joining Scott to explore all this is Gary Leland, who is the co-founder of Crypto Cousins, and host of 4 Minute Crypto, which aim to educate listeners and followers all about cryptocurrencies. Gary is ...
Ep 31: Cryptocurrency Investing and More with Marcello Milteer of The Bitcoin Podcast
January 26, 2019 01:48 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBWhen it comes to cryptocurrency, there’s a lot to be said about the payments applications of it. But issues like volatility, price drops, and more present challenges. In this wide ranging episode, we touch on investing in cryptos, blockchain technology usage in business, as well as something called stablecoins which offer up some interesting solutions to volatility problems in cryptos. Helping Scott explore this is Marcello Milteer, who is the Co-founder and Host of The Bitcoin Podcast. Ma...
Ep 30: Bitcoin's Path to Mainstream Payments with Daniel Brown of You Me and BTC
January 19, 2019 00:01 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBWe’ve spent a lot of time talking about what bitcoin is, how it works, and what it might mean for the future of payments and currencies in general. But one thing we’ve neglected to discuss thus far is how traditional businesses in the payments world, and individuals championing bitcoin are working to drive mainstream adoption. Scott is joined this week by Daniel Brown of You Me and BTC. Daniel helps run the site and hosts the associated podcast all about bitcoin and liberty. His shows and ...
Ep 29: Authenticating Digital Transactions with Kevin Crockett of Cardinal Commerce
January 11, 2019 23:45 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBThis week, we’re diving headlong into a topic which is important to many payments professionals and merchants (specifically eCommerce merchants) alike... digital transaction authentication. Understanding how transactions are secured, and the modern tools available to combat fraud, while lowering false declines is key. Scott is joined by Kevin Crockett, Senior Director of Global Client Services at CardinalCommerce. CardinalCommerce is a global leader in authenticating digital transactions a...
Ep 28: Payments Industry News with Kate Gillespie and Patti Murphy of The Green Sheet
January 05, 2019 01:21 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBThere's so much to keep up with when it comes to the payments and merchant services industry. The intersection of finance, business, and technology means that there are always new innovations happening. So how can anyone keep track of the constantly evolving payments landscape? Enter our guests this week... Kate Gillespie and Patti Murphy of The Green Sheet. Kate Gillespie is the President and CEO, while Patti Murphy is the Senior Editor. Together (along with their team), they work to repo...
Ep 27: The History of Bitcoin with Brady Swenson of Citizen Bitcoin
December 31, 2018 21:35 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBWhether you’re in the payments industry, or just trying to keep up with the latest in financial technology, the history of financial innovations is fascinating to explore. That’s exactly what this episode of PayPod is all about, as we explore the history of Bitcoin. Scott is joined by Brady Swenson, who is Director of Technology at Rewire.News and also the co-host of Citizen Bitcoin, a podcast all about the latest happenings in the world of bitcoin. Listen in as Brady provides a deep look ...
Ep 26: How to Educate Yourself on Bitcoin with Jameson Lopp
December 29, 2018 23:26 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBEducating yourself on Bitcoin is crucial whether you want to just stay informed about a new financial revolution, or apply it to your work in the payments industry. However, there is a lot to learn, and the educational path you follow is critical to success. Fortunately, our guest this week is an expert at helping newbies learn about Bitcoin. He also put together the most cited Bitcoin resource list out there. Jameson Lopp, joined Scott to share his thoughts on Bitcoin, and the process of ...
Ep 25: Blockchain and the Politics of Bitcoin with Chris DeRose of Bitcoin Uncensored
December 29, 2018 03:59 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBUnderstanding blockchain technology is key to truly grasping how Bitcoin works, as well as the other applications of blockchain in fintech. It's also important to get an overview of the politics surrounding the Bitcoin community to get a sense of where it's all headed. Fortunately, Scott was joined by another Bitcoin expert on this show who shared his excellent insight on this. Chris DeRose is one of the oldest, and most controversial speakers in the Bitcoin space. As a avid writer, podcas...
Ep 24: The Lightning Network with Bryan Aulds of the Unhashed Podcast
December 22, 2018 00:26 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBOn this episode we’re back to chatting about Bitcoin, but we’re going to focus in on something we’ve touched on before in other bitcoin episodes, but really deserves a lot of attention because of its potential in the payments industry… The Lightning Network. Scott is joined by Bryan Aulds, who is a “an economics and finance junky with a penchant for libertarian theory” He’s part of the Unhashed Podcast which is all about bitcoin, and he co-founded a business which sells a backup wallet for c...
Ep 23: Exploring Apple Pay with Jason Snell of Six Colors
December 15, 2018 05:59 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBWelcome to another episode of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast! On this episode we're talking about a piece of payments technology developed by the technological juggernaut that is Apple Computer.... Apple Pay. Contactless payments systems are revolutionizing the payments industry. Forget swiping, chip readers, or dinosaurs like cash and checks. Now, it’s just a matter of tapping something with your phone. But what’s Apple Pay really all about? How is adoption going? Where is Apple Pa...
Ep 22: Bitcoin Business and Market Insights with Ansel Lindner
December 07, 2018 23:59 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBIt’s no secret that there have been folks who have made a lot of money trading bitcoin, and people who have lost a lot of money trading it. But what’s the story behind bitcoins price? And how does bitcoin and blockchain technology affect businesses trading in more traditional markets? On this episode, Scott is joined by Ansel Lindner, founder and host of the Bitcoin and Markets Podcast to help answer these questions and more. Ansel has made looking at the market and business side of bitcoi...
Ep 21: The Future of Mobile Banking with Jason Maude of Starling Bank
December 01, 2018 04:25 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBWhat if everything you ever needed from your bank could be accessed in the palm of your hand, at any time? Imagine a future where you never have to step foot in a bank branch to get your banking needs met. In fact, the future is already happening... and in the United Kingdom, non-traditional banks called Challenger Banks are making waves in the financial world. On this episode, Scott is joined by Jason Maude, who works for Starling Bank, which is one such Challenger Bank. Jason Maude is a ...
Ep 20: Mining Bitcoin and More with Peter McCormack of What Bitcoin Did
December 01, 2018 04:22 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBWe're back with another episode of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast! This week, Scott returns to the topic of Bitcoin, with another expert guest, Peter McCormack. This time, discussion is centered around covering other aspects of Bitcoin... particularly how it's mined and traded. Additionally, Scott and Peter touch on how these unique elements of Bitcoin impact its price, and viability as a payments vehicle. Peter McCormack is a Bitcoin and Crypto Trader, Blogger, Podcaster, Advisor a...
Ep 19: Digital Identity and Security with Andre Boysen of SecureKey
November 24, 2018 02:23 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBHave you ever thought about how many millions of transactions and transmissions of sensitive information are going on each and every minute around the world? Have you ever thought about how devastating identity theft, or getting hacked can be? This is something that impacts consumers and businesses, and is particularly important to be mindful of when working in fintech or payments. Our guest this week had so much to share about digital identity and security, because he works for a business...
Ep 18: Payments and Bitcoin in 2018 with Stephan Livera
November 17, 2018 02:33 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBWelcome to another episode of PayPod: The Payments Industry Podcast! This week, we’re diving back into the world of cryptocurrencies... in the first of a number of shows all about the world’s biggest cryptocurrency - Bitcoin. Specifically we want to answer some big questions such as… what can you do with it, where is it going, is it going to be the dominant crypto of the future… will it achieve widespread adoption in payments, and so much more. This episode covers what’s going on with Bitc...