PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast

It'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 spen...

We'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 B...

Welcome 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 Boomtow...

On 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 exper...

Welcome 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. Th...

If 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 exp...

Welcome 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...

We'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 tru...

We'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...

Why 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...

  On 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 Minu...

When 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 Sco...

We'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 hel...

This 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...

There'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...

Whether 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 al...

Educating 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 li...

Understanding 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...

On 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 Po...

Welcome 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 wi...

It'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 ans...

What 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...

We'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 p...

Have 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...

Welcome 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 wi...