The Cash News

As hurricane season begins, it's a timely reminder that resilience isn't just about technology—it's about preparation. In this episode of the Cash News Podcast, Tom Meehan and Brad Moody discuss why cash continues to play a critical role during natural disasters, power outages, cyber incidents, and other unexpected disruptions. Drawing on firsthand experiences from Hurricane Sandy, major blackouts...

Tom Meehan and Brad Moody are LIVE from Washington D.C. at the Currency Research Banknote Conference discussing the future of cash, global currency innovation, payment choice, and why cash continues to play a critical role around the world.

In this episode of The Cash News Podcast , Brad Moody sits down with Jason Siemens , President & CEO of NamSys Inc. , to discuss the evolving role of cash in today’s economy. From changing consumer payment habits and ATM trends to CIT operations, retailer demands, and the future of payment choice, Jason shares insights from working across the global cash ecosystem. The conversation explores ho...

In this episode of The Cash News Podcast , Brad Moody sits down with Siôn Roberts , President of DTS , to discuss the current state of cash and what it means for retailers. They explore why cash continues to play a critical role despite the rise of digital payments, how usage varies across different regions and store types, and how consumer behavior is shaping the way cash flows through the retail...

Cash isn’t going away, but “cashless by default” is spreading fast. On this episode of The Cash News, Brad Moody, Tom Meehan, and Shaun Ferrari are joined by Jeff Thinnes, Founder & CEO of JTI and Cofounder/Advisor at the Payment Choice Coalition. They break down why the cash ecosystem needs a stronger, unified voice, what the Payment Choice Act is designed to do, and the new survey data that...

In this new episode of The Cash News Podcast, Tom, Shaun, and Brad take a step back from the U.S. and European lens to explore what’s really happening with cash around the world. While digital payments continue to expand, much of the developing world is seeing continued growth in cash usage, not decline. From Africa and Latin America to parts of Asia, cash remains essential for everyday transactio...

Cash isn’t going anywhere — and new data proves it. In this episode of The Cash News Podcast, Tom Meehan and Brad Moody break down the latest survey results tied to the Payments Choice Act and what they reveal about how Americans feel about cash today. They discuss why payment choice matters, how cash supports underbanked communities, and why privacy and resilience are becoming bigger drivers in t...

In this episode of The Cash News Podcast, Brad Moody and Shaun Ferrari unpack the data behind holiday spending, consumer confidence, and payment behavior as we close out the year. From Black Friday and Cyber Monday trends to inflation, unemployment, and credit usage, the conversation explores why spending is rising even as confidence falls. They also zoom out to a global perspective, sharing insig...

What happens when artificial intelligence takes over the mic? In this special episode of The Cash News Podcast, our AI hosts lead the conversation—diving deep into how technology, risk, and resilience intersect in today’s volatile world. From evolving cyber and physical threats to the myth of “static resilience,” this takeover explores why adaptability, integration, and continuous evolution are no...

In this AI-hosted episode, we explore why cash remains essential even as digital payments dominate. The discussion starts with the October 2025 AWS outage and how a single failure in the US-East-1 cluster rippled across finance, travel, communications, entertainment, and government services. From there, the episode examines digital exclusion, the millions who rely on cash every day, and the real-w...

In this episode of The Cash News Podcast, hosts Shaun Ferrari and Brad Moody recap highlights from the Americas Cash Cycle Seminar in Miami. They discuss emerging trends in cash and digital payments across Latin America, the growing importance of payment choice, and the industry’s reaction to the penny’s removal from circulation. From cultural perspectives on cash use to the real-world impact of r...

In this episode, hosts Shaun Ferrari and Brad Moody recap a packed fall conference season, from Frankfurt to Chicago. They share insights from SWIFT’s Sibos conference and the Secure Cash Transport Association event, exploring how stablecoins, instant payments, and innovation in cash logistics are shaping today’s financial ecosystem. Tune in for key takeaways from global discussions on cooperation...

In this episode of The Cash News Podcast, host Brad Moody sits down with Josh Cootware , an international operations expert with years of experience managing programs in regions like Libya, Iraq, Nigeria, and Syria. Josh shares his firsthand stories about how cash really works in developing and conflict-affected economies, from black-market currency exchanges to the challenges of opening foreign b...

This week’s Cash News Podcast is an AI-powered takeover. Using the Federal Reserve’s 2024 Diary of Consumer Payment Choice, we break down the paradox of modern payments. Credit cards and mobile tap-to-pay are surging, remote payments keep climbing, and yet cash use has hit a stable “floor” of about seven payments per month.   Tune in as AI digs into the data, explains what’s driving these trends,...

In this episode of The Cash News Podcast, hosts Tom Meehan , Shaun Ferrari , and Brad Moody dive deep into the evolving world of digital assets—focusing on stablecoins, regulation, and recent headlines shaping the crypto space. From Paxos’ $26.5M fine to the Genius Act’s potential guardrails, the conversation unpacks the risks, opportunities, and future of digital currencies in the mainstream fina...

n this episode of The Cash News Podcast, hosts Tom Meehan, Shaun Ferrari, and Brad Moody unpack the shifting landscape of payments—from the growth of stablecoins and credit card use to the continued importance of cash in an unpredictable world. They explore how international perceptions of U.S. travel impact global events, why cash in circulation continues to rise, and the regulatory challenges of...

In this episode of The Cash News Podcast , Brad sits down with Mark Lowers , CEO of Lowers Risk Group and President of the Secure Cash & Transport Association (SCTA) . They discuss the evolving challenges in high‑risk industries, the role of the SCTA in bringing together key players across the cash ecosystem, and why the Payment Choice Coalition is fighting to keep cash as a vital payment opti...

In this episode of The Cash News Podcast, Sean Ferrari and Brad Moody reunite to discuss the evolving payments landscape across Europe and beyond. From varying cash usage across France, Germany, and the UK to takeaways from the recent Currency Conference in Bangkok, they explore how cash remains a resilient, essential payment method worldwide. They also delve into the rise of stablecoins, digital...

In this special edition of The Cash News Podcast, Brad Moody is joined by two very special guests—his daughter Lila and her boyfriend Harrison—for an honest, insightful, and often funny conversation about money through the eyes of Gen Z. From budgeting with cash to navigating mobile payments, avoiding credit traps, and debating the future of cryptocurrency and cash, this episode dives deep into ho...

This episode of The Cash News Podcast is brought to you by the AI team — stepping in to explore a topic that’s everywhere in sustainability conversations: What exactly is “recycled” plastic? We break down the key differences between post-consumer recycled (PCR) and post-industrial recycled materials — from where they come from to why they matter. Whether you're navigating packaging claims or sourc...

In this episode of The Cash News Podcast, Tom Meehan and Shaun Ferrari dive into recent real-world disruptions—like the power outage in Spain—that reinforce the critical role of cash in our modern payment landscape. From personal stories of system failures at airports and restaurants to a broader discussion about payment choice, digital overdependence, and economic uncertainty, this candid convers...

This week, The Cash News Podcast goes live from the IACOA Conference! Brad and Shaun bring listeners on-site updates from the event and sit down with Michael Gaul from Lowers Risk Group to discuss the evolving risk landscape, industry trends, and key takeaways from the conference. Tune in for fresh insights straight from the floor of one of the industry’s leading events.

In this special episode of The Cash News Podcast, we're trying something new—an AI-generated deep dive into a timely topic. Inspired by a piece written by CONTROLTEK CFO Brian Gross, we explore how currency fluctuations affect global security product sourcing and share key risk management strategies from a CFO’s perspective. Tune in to hear our AI guest host break it all down.

In this episode, Tom, Shaun, and new co-host Brad dig into the evolving relationship between cash and digital payments. They break down a fresh study on generational payment preferences, explore how tech is reshaping the payment landscape, and reflect on why cash still holds its ground. The trio also dives into the role of AI in banking and the growing push for tighter regulation. Is digital conve...

In this episode, we welcome Brad Moody as the new host of the podcast. With a fresh perspective and a sharp mic presence, Brad’s ready to carry the conversation forward. Tune in as we chat about what’s ahead, what listeners can expect, and why Brad’s the right voice for this next chapter.