How Blockchain Is Making Loyalty Points Interoperable
from Crypto Tech with Fexingo: Blockchain, Smart Contracts, and Decentralized Technology Hosted by Fexingo
Episode 144 of Crypto Tech with Fexingo dives into a quiet revolution: making loyalty points interoperable across airlines, hotels, and retailers. Lucas and Luna explore how blockchain rails are turning closed-loop points into tradeable, redeemable assets, anchored by the recent news that Visa is acquiring BioCatch for $2.4 billion to fight AI-powered scams—and what that says about the broader payments ecosystem. They discuss real-world pilots, like a coalition of European airlines testing a shared token standard, and the technical hurdles—from consensus to settlement layers. With Bitcoin down 1.6% and Ethereum down 2.7% over the past five days, the hosts question whether this utility-focused use case can thrive independent of speculative cycles. They also touch on how this could disrupt traditional points programs from American Express and Chase, and what it means for consumer choice. If you've ever hoarded miles or wondered why you can't combine points from different credit cards, this episode explains the blockchain solution that's slowly becoming real in 2026. #Blockchain #LoyaltyPoints #Interoperability #Crypto #DeFi #Payments #Visa #BioCatch #Tokenization #SmartContracts #AirlineMiles #TravelRewards #Fintech #Technology #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CryptoPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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