In episode 94 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Merrick Theobald who is the VP of Marketing at BitPay.

BitPay is a payment platform that enables businesses to accept bitcoin and other popular cryptocurrencies as a form of payment.

VIDEO Version and PDF Transcript:
- click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/94

Summary of topics discussed:
(00:43) - Bitcoin's Price Surge: A Crypto Update
(01:11) - Introducing BitPay and the Crypto Payment Landscape
(02:52) - The Surprising Popularity of Litecoin in Transactions
(03:20) - Crypto Adoption Among Top E-commerce Companies
(03:41) - The Growing Mainstream Acceptance of Cryptocurrency Payments
(06:48) - Exploring BitPay's Success and Customer Demographics
(07:34) - Luxury Purchases and Everyday Needs: BitPay's Wide Reach
(09:14) - Why Companies Choose Crypto: The Case of AMC and PacSun
(10:45) - Expanding BitPay's Services: Payroll, Payouts, and Bill Payments
(13:06) - The Importance of B2B Payments and Stablecoins
(15:05) - Educating Businesses and Consumers on Crypto Benefits
(18:07) - Global Impact and the Equalizing Power of Cryptocurrency
(19:05) - Nation States and Big Companies Investing in Bitcoin
(20:38) - Building Trust in the Crypto Payment Industry
(33:08) - The Future of Payments: AI, Bill Payments, and More
(33:09) - Predictions for the Payments World: NFTs, AI, and Beyond
(34:40) - BitPay's Innovations and Future Plans
(36:46) - Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook

Details:
- Recorded on 25 Apr 2024
- Host: Satwant Phull
- Guest: Merrick Theobald, VP of Marketing, BitPay

Next Steps
- Get in touch with Satwant: digitalmoneylab.com
- BitPay: bitpay.com | @BitPay
- Bit Pay Articles:
> > Top Questions to Ask When Choosing a Crypto Payment Processing Partner: click here
> > BitPay Blog: https://bitpay.com/blog/

In episode 93 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Francesc Altisent who is the VP of Product at Mangopay.

Mangopay provides a modular payment infrastructure for the world's largest marketplaces and platforms.

VIDEO Version:
- click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/93

Summary of topics discussed:
(00:23) - Introducing Francesc and Mangopay
(00:44) - Surprising Stats on Online Marketplaces
(01:06) - The Expansive Reach of Marketplaces
(01:47) - Diversifying Beyond Big Names
(02:33) - Challenges and Growth in Marketplaces
(03:46) - Case Studies: Vinted and Chrono24
(04:23) - Adapting to Various Marketplace Scenarios
(05:25) - Flexibility in Payment Solutions
(06:08) - Peer-to-Peer vs. Professional Marketplaces
(07:41) - Choosing the Right Payment Provider
(09:35) - Navigating Payment System Choices
(14:50) - The Importance of Flexibility and Modularity
(18:38) - Expanding MangoPay's Market Reach
(21:56) - Fraud Prevention and Security Measures
(27:04) - Engaging with MangoPay: Getting Started
(32:46) - Closing Thoughts and Chit Chat

Details:
- Recorded on 23 Apr 2024
- Host: Satwant Phull
- Guest: Francesc Altisent, VP of Product, Mangopay.

[Next Steps]
- Get in touch with Satwant: digitalmoneylab.com
- Mangopay: mangopay.com | @mangopay

In episode 92 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Juliana Pereira who is the SVP of Marketing at Trustmi.

Trustmi is a payment security solution that protects businesses from losing money through cyberattacks, internal collusion, human error, and ensuring payments go to the right place.

VIDEO and PDF Transcript:
- click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/92

Summary of topics discussed:
(00:46) - Exploring Trustmi's Mission and Impact
(02:04) - The Staggering Cost of Payment Fraud
(03:13) - Deep Dive into Trustmi's Solution for Payment Security
(07:38) - Understanding Trustmi's Integration and Implementation
(12:02) - Bank Account Validation: Not Enough Against Fraud
(15:27) - Tackling Duplicate Payments and Financial Errors
(19:02) - Overview of Trustmi's Comprehensive Solution Modules
(20:57) - Addressing Supply Chain Attacks and Insider Collusion
(21:31) - Unveiling Email Compromise Tactics
(22:36) - Detecting Supply Chain Fraud
(23:08) - The Insidious Insider: Internal Collusion Exposed
(25:05) - Audit Logs and Separation of Duties
(25:11) - Real-World Fraud Stories and Lessons
(26:28) - Comprehensive Solutions for Complex Problems
(27:17) - Case Study: Colgate Palmolive's Security Success
(30:26) - Getting Started: Proof of Concept and Deployment
(35:08) - Facing the Future: AI and Cybersecurity Trends
(40:53) - Closing Thoughts and Chit Chat

Details:
- Recorded on 22 Apr 2024
- Host: Satwant Phull
- Guest: Juliana Pereira, SVP of Marketing, Trustmi.

[Next Steps]
- Get in touch with Satwant: digitalmoneylab.com
- Trustmi: trustmi.ai