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973. News: Walmart and Amazon explore stablecoins, and has Chime's IPO set a new benchmark for fintechs?

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About this episode:

Join Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research and Strategy at 11:FS, as he's joined by great guests to dive into the biggest news stories from the week.

Stories covered on the podcast:

Chime climbs 37% after debut of $364 million IPO.
Walmart and Amazon eye the potential of stablecoins as U.S. regulation advances. We take a look at the launch of Up’s in-app group money feature - an Australian banking first. Pix Automático, Brazil’s first recurring payment feature, is rolled out to millions of Pix users. We also learn more about high street lender Metro Bank’s takeover approach. And finally, would you speak to a CEO via an AI hotline?

This week's guests:

  • Alex Johnson - Founder of Fintech Takes
  • Miguel Armaza - General Partner at Gilgamesh Ventures
  • Evan Simmonds - Principal Product Designer at Up

Also featuring a voice note from:

  • Sebastian Fantini, Director of Product at EBANX, about Pix Automatico.

Timestamps/stories:

Intro - (00:00)

⁠Chime Climbs 37% in Debut After $864 Million IPO- (06:10)

Walmart and Amazon eye up stablecoins as US regulation advances - (16:50)

Up introduces Australia’s first in-app group money feature in banking

- (33:40)

Pix Automatico Debut Opens Brazil’s Recurring Payments Market to Millions- (44:51)

High street lender Metro Bank receives takeover approach - (56:25)

⁠Klarna’s CEO is now taking your calls - over an AI hotline - (58:57)

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About Fintech Insider:

Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services.

Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space.

Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance.

Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you.

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review!

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About this episode:

Join Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research and Strategy at 11:FS, as he's joined by great guests to dive into the biggest news stories from the week.

Stories covered on the podcast:

Chime climbs 37% after debut of $364 million IPO.
Walmart and Amazon eye the potential of stablecoins as U.S. regulation advances. We take a look at the launch of Up’s in-app group money feature - an Australian banking first. Pix Automático, Brazil’s first recurring payment feature, is rolled out to millions of Pix users. We also learn more about high street lender Metro Bank’s takeover approach. And finally, would you speak to a CEO via an AI hotline?

This week's guests:

  • Alex Johnson - Founder of Fintech Takes
  • Miguel Armaza - General Partner at Gilgamesh Ventures
  • Evan Simmonds - Principal Product Designer at Up

Also featuring a voice note from:

  • Sebastian Fantini, Director of Product at EBANX, about Pix Automatico.

Timestamps/stories:

Intro - (00:00)

⁠Chime Climbs 37% in Debut After $864 Million IPO- (06:10)

Walmart and Amazon eye up stablecoins as US regulation advances - (16:50)

Up introduces Australia’s first in-app group money feature in banking

- (33:40)

Pix Automatico Debut Opens Brazil’s Recurring Payments Market to Millions- (44:51)

High street lender Metro Bank receives takeover approach - (56:25)

⁠Klarna’s CEO is now taking your calls - over an AI hotline - (58:57)

--

Support our sponsors:

If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.48% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, get the best rates for free for 12 months at tide.co/insider.

--

Links to check out:

Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp community,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

--

About Fintech Insider:

Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services.

Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space.

Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance.

Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you.

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review!

Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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