Daily FinTech Podcast - April 18th, 2022

Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below: Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast. THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS Volt Bank is now a member of Blockchain Australia, furthering the goal of the adoption of blockchain technology. JUST IN: Esquire magazine has released its selection of the top fintech influencers in the Philippines, recognizing the men and women shaking up the industry, the investors and thought leaders directing the conversation, and the startup founders to watch for closely. This year’s list includes a handful of FinTech startup founders and investors, reflective of how fast the sector has grown and matured over the past years. ALSO: Bread Financial, a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending, and saving solutions, announced the launch of a new consumer credit card – the Bread Cashback™ American Express® Credit Card. FURTHERMORE, Step, the all-in-one financial solution for the next generation, announced a waitlist and unveiled plans for its new crypto and stock investment product, becoming the first financial app that will allow both teens under 18 and young adults to buy, sell, hold and receive crypto. WHAT ABOUT CRYPTO? Philippines-based major fintech company PayMaya Philippines has reportedly launched a new cryptocurrency feature on its app, following in the footsteps of PayPal, Venmo, and others.