Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van Oost
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| Beyond Borders: The Bizum Effect | 06 Oct 2025 | 00:39:17 | |
🌍 Bizum’s Vision and the Future of European Payments In this episode, we explore Bizum’s 3–5 year strategy for digital payments across Europe. How does Bizum balance local strengths with a unified European solution? Can instant payments reshape the way we think about money? 💡 We also dive into the psychology of instant payments: from splitting bills and donating, to cultural differences in cashless transactions. Discover how speed, convenience, and social behavior are shaping the future of money—and Bizum’s role in it. #Bizum #InstantPayments #Fintech #DigitalPayments #Europe #CashlessSociety | |||
| Digital Fraud & Payments: From Card Theft to AI | With Jordan Harris (iHerb & Fraud Boxer) | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:39:41 | |
In this episode we sit down with Jordan Harris, Head of Fraud and Payments at iHerb and host of the Fraud Boxer podcast. We explore how fraud has evolved from physical schemes to highly digital operations, and why payments have become a strategic pillar in today’s landscape. | |||
| Redefining Wealth with Goodfin | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:44:52 | |
In this episode of Connecting the Dots in Fintech, host Jonathan Cutler (JCUTLER Media Group) sits down with Anna Joo Fee – CEO & Founder of Goodfin to explore how Goodfin is redefining wealth and breaking barriers in alternative investments.💡 Topics covered:The story behind the founding of GoodfinWhy traditional access to alternative investments has been so limitedHow Goodfin makes opportunities like private equity and venture capital more inclusiveThe idea of holistic wealth and value-based investingThe transformative role of AI in wealth managementWhat the future holds for Goodfin and the broader fintech landscapeWhether you’re an investor curious about alternatives, an entrepreneur building in fintech, or simply someone rethinking what “wealth” means, this conversation is full of insights and inspiration.🔗 Learn more about Goodfin: [Insert link]👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more conversations with fintech leaders.#Fintech #WealthManagement #AI #Investing #Goodfin | |||
| Partnerships Transforming Payments | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:37:27 | |
Welcome to another episode of Connecting the Dots in FintechIn this episode, Arthur sits down with Ash Sharma, Head of Commercial Partnerships at Checkout.com, to explore the art of building strategic partnerships in fintech.Ash shares his personal journey — from working at Visa and Citi to joining Checkout.com and diving into digital payments and Web3. Together, they discuss:How traditional finance experience shapes fintech innovationThe challenges and opportunities when moving from legacy systems to fast-growing fintechCheckout.com’s approach to building partnerships with leaders like Coinbase, Crypto.com, and FireblocksWhy partnerships are crucial for scaling payments in crypto, e-commerce, and banking👉 Whether you’re a fintech founder, banker, or payments enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights on how partnerships fuel the future of money.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe to Connecting the Dots in Fintech for more conversations with global leaders shaping the payments industry.#Fintech #Payments #Checkoutcom #Crypto #Partnerships | |||
| Q&A Series – Storytelling, Trust & Media with Mary Wisniewski | 01 Sep 2025 | 00:12:02 | |
In this Q&A episode of our Connecting the Dots in FinTech series, we sit down with Mary, a seasoned journalist turned fintech content leader, to explore how storytelling, empathy, and trust can transform digital banking.👉 Topics we cover:Transitioning from journalism into fintech.Why clarity and empathy matter in financial storytelling.What fintech companies often get wrong when connecting emotionally with their audience.The role of media in ensuring transparency in an age of branded content.How storytelling can influence financial inclusion and amplify underrepresented voices.The future of fintech content: key trends, AI vs. human creativity, and what’s next.✨ This episode is part of our Q&A Series with Mary, bringing fresh perspectives on how media and fintech intersect.🔗 Connect with Mary on LinkedIn: Mary Wisniewski📌 Subscribe for more episodes of Connecting the Dots in FinTech! | |||
| US vs LATAM | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:35:22 | |
"LATAM vs US Fintech: lessons from Deuna 🚀"In this episode of Connecting the Dots in Fintech, Arthur sits down with José María Serrano, co-founder of Deuna, the one-click checkout startup redefining e-commerce in Latin America.We explore:🌎 The differences between the US and LATAM fintech ecosystems🛒 Deuna’s journey to product-market fit🔐 Tackling acceptance, conversion & fraud at scale💡 Key lessons for founders building in emerging marketsDeuna has been called Latin America’s answer to one-click checkout — discover why.#Fintech #LATAM #Startups #Payments | |||
| Agentic Tokenization | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:43:19 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Kelley Andersen, Senior Director of Product at Microsoft, where she leads the Fraud and Commerce Assist Platform Experiences across both commercial and consumer segments globally. Kelley brings deep expertise in leveraging AI-driven strategies for fraud mitigation and creating secure commerce experiences.We dive into the future of agentic tokenization, its potential to transform payments, and how AI will redefine trust and security in financial transactions.💡 Discover how Kelley is shaping the next generation of digital commerce and fraud prevention.🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with the leaders shaping the future of tech and finance in LATAM and beyond. | |||
| DEUNA | Powering the Future of E-commerce in LATAM | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:38:46 | |
In this episode, we sit down with the team at DEUNA, one of the most promising startups in Latin America’s FinTech and e-commerce ecosystem. We dive into their mission to simplify online payments, the challenges of the regional market, and how they’re transforming the digital consumer experience.💡 Discover how DEUNA is leading the e-commerce revolution across the region.🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with the leaders shaping the future of tech and finance in LATAM.📍 Learn more: https://www.deuna.com#FinTech #Startups #Ecommerce #DigitalPayments #Innovation #LATAM | |||
| More problems for Revolut as it waits for UK banking licence | 10 Jul 2023 | 00:02:36 | |
More problems for Revolut as it waits for UK banking licence | |||
| Crowdcube joins team of rivals launching new retail investment platform Retailbook. | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:02:19 | |
Crowdcube joins team of rivals launching new retail investment platform Retailbook. | |||
| Goldman is looking for a way out of its partnership with Apple | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:03:43 | |
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| PayRetailers integrates PIX into its all-in-one payment platform. | 30 Jun 2023 | 00:01:49 | |
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| Connecting the Dots FinTech Update - June 27th | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:02:04 | |
Connecting the Dots FinTech Update - June 27th | |||
| Google Workspace partners with Stripe | 26 Jun 2023 | 00:03:30 | |
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| Binance cancels registration for inactive business in the UK | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:02:19 | |
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| Global B2B payment infrastructure platform Thunes has announced that it has successfully completed a series C funding round | 08 Jun 2023 | 00:03:12 | |
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| Bybit crypto exchange follows Binance in exiting Canada amid tightened rules | 02 Jun 2023 | 00:03:57 | |
Bybit crypto exchange follows Binance in exiting Canada amid tightened rules | |||
| LatAm fintechs propose joint open finance regulation | 31 May 2023 | 00:03:46 | |
LatAm fintechs propose joint open finance regulation | |||
| FROST's new broadband switching tool makes sustainable living easy and affordable | 24 May 2023 | 00:03:22 | |
FROST's new broadband switching tool makes sustainable living easy and affordable. | |||
| MoneyLion to add ChatGPT-powered search to its marketplace | 16 May 2023 | 00:03:17 | |
MoneyLion to add ChatGPT-powered search to its marketplace | |||
| Revolut CFO quits for ‘personal reasons’ | 12 May 2023 | 00:03:39 | |
Revolut CFO quits for ‘personal reasons’ | |||
| FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks dismissal of criminal charges | 10 May 2023 | 00:04:50 | |
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks dismissal of criminal charges | |||
| Kemi Badenoch seeks emergency meeting with Revolut amid fears it may leave UK. | 09 May 2023 | 00:03:12 | |
Kemi Badenoch seeks emergency meeting with Revolut amid fears it may leave UK. | |||
| Is N26 unbelievably overvalued? | 03 May 2023 | 00:03:38 | |
Is N26 unbelievably overvalued? | |||
| Coinbase offers a fiery response to the SEC’s threat of enforcement action & more | 01 May 2023 | 00:05:05 | |
Coinbase offers a fiery response to the SEC’s threat of enforcement action & more | |||
| Ex-Palantir execs raise €2.5m to protect startups from cyberattacks & more | 28 Apr 2023 | 00:03:24 | |
Ex-Palantir execs raise €2.5m to protect startups from cyberattacks & more | |||
| Europe’s banks temper ambitions to challenge big US payments groups & more | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:03:13 | |
Europe’s banks temper ambitions to challenge big US payments groups & more | |||
| Neobank creator Fintech Farm raises $22m; Unlimint expands reach to Nigeria & more | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:04:29 | |
Neobank creator Fintech Farm raises $22m; Unlimint expands reach to Nigeria & more | |||
| Pix continues to grow; Goldman Sachs; Coinbase considers London & more | 21 Apr 2023 | 00:03:04 | |
Pix continues to grow; Goldman Sachs; Coinbase considers London & more | |||
| Ryan Reynolds invests in Canadian fintech Nuvei & more | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:03:54 | |
Ryan Reynolds invests in Canadian fintech Nuvei & more | |||
| Apple Card’s new high-yield Savings account is now available & more | 18 Apr 2023 | 00:03:18 | |
🍏 Apple Card’s new high-yield Savings account is now available | |||
| Rakuten Bank prices IPO; Nubank is now testing ‘NuConsignado’. & more | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:03:31 | |
🔔 Rakuten Bank prices IPO | |||
| Twitter partners with eToro for finance features; Plaid Adds Instant Payouts to Its Transfer Tool & more | 14 Apr 2023 | 00:03:00 | |
🇺🇸 Bluevine and Wise Launch International Bill-Pay for U.S. SMBs | |||
| China’s Central Bank Warns for ChatGPT; Walmart sues Capital One & more | 12 Apr 2023 | 00:04:16 | |
🇨🇳 China’s Central Bank Warns Against ChatGPT ‘Data Leaks’ | |||
| Revolut launches ‘Crypto Collections’; Cash App Founder, Bob Lee Fatally Stabbed & more | 07 Apr 2023 | 00:04:13 | |
🚀 Revolut launches ‘Crypto Collections’ for multi token investing | |||
| Regulator cautioned over Revolut; Affirm shares sink & more | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:04:07 | |
🇬🇧 Regulator cautioned over Revolut | |||
| Revolut "lawyers up" to Challenge Audit Report; PhonePe cancels ZestMoney deal & more | 31 Mar 2023 | 00:05:08 | |
🧑⚖️ Revolut Reportedly Hired Lawyers to Challenge Audit Report | |||
| $2 Billion in outflows at Binance; StellarFi raises $15 Million & more | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:04:09 | |
😅 Binance Sees $2 Billion in outflows as troubles compound | |||
| Apple Pay Later launches for select group; Frost goes carbon neutral & more | 29 Mar 2023 | 00:05:19 | |
🍎 Apple Pay Later launches for select group | |||
| Binance allegedly violated rules says CFTC; Block shares drop 17% & more | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:06:45 | |
👩⚖️ Binance and founder allegedly violated rules to attract U.S. users | |||
| Klarna to use ChatGPT; Sezzle files for direct listing on Nasdaq & more | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:04:27 | |
🤖 Klarna plugs ChatGPT into its platform for faster product recommendations | |||
| Enfuce to power Science Card; Mastercard settles stablecoin transactions & more | 22 Mar 2023 | 00:03:06 | |
Enfuce to power Science Card; Mastercard settles stablecoin transactions & more | |||
| Mastercard acquires cyber-security firm; GoCardless integrates with Zapier & more | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:06:14 | |
🇸🇪 Mastercard acquires Swedish cyber-security firm Baffin Bay | |||
| Stripe raises $6.5bn; Parker emerges with $157m funding & more | 17 Mar 2023 | 00:03:59 | |
⬇️ Stripe raises $6.5bn, working on GPT-4 product | |||
| BofA gets over $15b in deposits after SVB fails; Bunq hits €2bn in deposits & more | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:04:18 | |
🇺🇸 Bank of America gets over $15b in deposits after SVB fails | |||
| New SVB CEO: "Business as usual"; Credit Suisse reports ‘weaknesses’ in financial controls & more | 15 Mar 2023 | 00:11:11 | |
🎉 Apexx Global raises $25 million Series B 🇦🇪 Sav raises $750k pre-seed to revolutionize personal savings 🧹 tidely receives EUR 3.5 million seed financing 🌱 Web3 firm Cubist lands $7m in seed raise 😌 SVB's new CEO: ‘... business as usual’ 🪙 Swift completes CBDC sandbox test 💳 Nets partners with Visa and Mastercard £ Binance suspends GBP withdrawals 🇨🇭 Credit Suisse reports weaknesses in financial controls 🇸🇦 HyperPay to go public in Saudi Arabia 📈 USDC nearly at $1 peg again 👩⚖️ Flutterwave faces another trial in Kenya 🥭 MANGOPAY collaborates with PayPal 🇳🇬 Nigerian fintech FairMoney acquires PayForce | |||
| A deep dive into Silicon Valley Bank's downfall | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:10:37 | |
Today's episode skips regular news stories. We'll discuss the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the events leading up to the downfall, and the possible impact on the market in the future. In tomorrow's episode, on March 14th, we'll go back to regular FinTech news stories and give updates on the SVB story as we go. | |||
| Railsr announces sale; Better.com’s SPAC gets lifeline & more | 10 Mar 2023 | 00:05:20 | |
🏷 Railsr announces sale | |||
| Silvergate Bank to voluntarily liquidate; Block announces BTC mining dev kit & more | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:04:36 | |
👋 Silvergate Bank to voluntarily liquidate | |||
| N26’s execs warned about ‘dysfunctional’ leadership; Senators sound alarm on Zelle fraud & more | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:07:34 | |
🚨 N26’s execs warned about ‘dysfunctional’ leadership | |||