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Texas bitcoins a Growing Community Maybe? Austin Merchants Interviewed
Texas bitcoins a Growing Community Maybe? Austin Merchants Interviewed
Wednesday,08/10/2014|11:13GMTby
Albert Palacci
We’ve heard of lots of restaurants, bars, and stores deciding to accept bitcoin, but how has the process gone for them? Providing a local look in the thriving Austin bitcoin scene, guest writer Albert Palacci interviews some of the early adopters to learn about their experiences and advice to others about accepting bitcoins.
In the past month we have been contacting several local services in the area of Austin, Texas to ask them for feedback about the cryptocurrency bitcoin and how well is this type of payment appreciated among different kind of services.
Alex Badalyan from Demandfood- Austin food delivery service
Q: Why did you decide to accept bitcoins?
A: “Chad Whitaker and I (the founders) first heard about Bitcoin a few years back. The more we began to learn about the decentralized currency, the more we fell in love with the idea. We believe in a future where currency is deflationary - not inflationary. We’re just doing our part in making that happen sooner. “
Q: What has the user response been?
A: “People have been loving it. We’ve had a great number of people purchase meals using Bitcoin and continue to do so. As a merchant, we’ve been extremely satisfied because there are practically no fees compared to our credit card transactions. We hope more people become educated on its utility.”
Q: Any advice to other merchants thinking about accepting bitcoins?
A: “The easiness of integrating Bitcoin into our website/company was probably the biggest surprise. It literally took us one day to begin accepting bitcoins on our website - and that was with us programming it into our core. Coinbase and other merchant services make it even easier for businesses to begin accepting Bitcoin right away. The cost vs benefit ratio is far beyond worth it.”
Arlo J. Pignotti from AJProcessing - Austin transcription firm
Q: Why did you decide to accept bitcoins?
A: “There are many reasons I accept Bitcoins.
Currencies created by banks and governments are inflationary. They, not the consumer or merchant, benefit by printing new money, making the current money in circulation worth less over time. It is a secret tax that few people are aware of. Though this concept seems to have become more mainstream recently. So Bitcoin can only inflate so much since it has a limit to what can be put in circulation.
Accepting alternative currencies are a networking tool. Consumers and merchants that want to spend Bitcoin are more likely to do business with me, because I am one of the few, or only, individuals/companies in my field accepting Bitcoin.
In a world where everything is tracked, by authority and criminals, privacy is more important than ever. So I like the anonymity aspect of Bitcoin as well.
Virtually no fees are involved in transferring Bitcoin.
I like partaking in the latest revolutionary technology. Just the act of accepting it and spending it, helps Bitcoin come into existence. If enough people do this, it will reach a tipping point to be used widely.”
Q: What has the user response been?
A: “In my business, we only average about 100 clients each year. I’ve had one client pay me in Bitcoin in the year I have been accepting Bitcoin, but they are a repeat client, so already it’s been worth it. They seem appreciative that I use Bitcoin as a medium of exchange. I hope to accept Bitcoin from more clients in the future as it takes off.”
Q: Any advice to other merchants thinking about accepting bitcoins?
A: “My advice to other merchants is to consider the benefits I have listed above. The more people who spend Bitcoin with you, the more people will be accepting Bitcoin as well as it becomes more popular. There are already more than enough businesses accepting Bitcoin where I spend my money, so I no longer have to worry about being “stuck” with it. Besides, I think it’s good to have some savings in alternative currencies as well. The way the US dollar is treated, I don’t see how it can hold its value much longer. Even the steady rate of inflation we currently have is enough to make alternatives worth their while.
As for taxes, I advise paying all taxes on income from alternative currencies so you can be out in the open to promote them without legal issues. Avoiding the government’s inflation tax and the banks fees is enough in savings for me. I still pay all local sales taxes and federal income taxes.”
A: “We decided to start accepting bitcoin because it's less expensive than running credit or debit card transactions through a payment processor. Additionally, we gain new business from those wishing to spend bitcoin. In fact most merchants who begin accepting bitcoin see an average of a 10% increase in sales just through this move alone. Additionally we accept bitcoin because the current economic model is one that is unviable, and ultimately destined to collapse. When you give someone the power to print and money, eventually that power is abused. We want to get away from that model and into a model that is provably fair for everyone.”
Q: What has the user response been?
A: “The response has been great. Not only do we now see an increase in sales from accepting bitcoin, but we also see interest in events being hosted at our store that are related to bitcoin. Brave New Books is now the host of the Austin Bitcoin Meet-up every Sunday from 7pm-10pm. There are great bunch of people that attend these meet-ups.”
Q: Any advice to other merchants thinking about accepting bitcoins?
A: “If you're thinking about accepting bitcoin, hurry up and get on it! There are great merchant services, systems out there to help you get set up accepting bitcoin. My advice however, would be to hold onto any bitcoin you receive rather than converting them back into dollars because it is widely believed that the value per unit will only increase dramatically over the next 3-5 years.”
After all, there is nothing wrong to have a lot of different points of views so you can decide what is best for you either for your life, for your health or your financial state the principle is the same, so feel free to start exploring this new type of payment method and if you are near Austin, Texas you can surely find out the benefits of bitcoins, from buying a book to ordering your meal the choice is yours.
Author Bio: Albert Palacci is passionate about digital marketing and digital currencies, he is writing for several online magazines and websites, also you can check his personal blog and you can find more about him on his Twitter profile or Academia profile.
We’ve heard of lots of restaurants, bars, and stores deciding to accept bitcoin, but how has the process gone for them? Providing a local look in the thriving Austin bitcoin scene, guest writer Albert Palacci interviews some of the early adopters to learn about their experiences and advice to others about accepting bitcoins.
In the past month we have been contacting several local services in the area of Austin, Texas to ask them for feedback about the cryptocurrency bitcoin and how well is this type of payment appreciated among different kind of services.
Alex Badalyan from Demandfood- Austin food delivery service
Q: Why did you decide to accept bitcoins?
A: “Chad Whitaker and I (the founders) first heard about Bitcoin a few years back. The more we began to learn about the decentralized currency, the more we fell in love with the idea. We believe in a future where currency is deflationary - not inflationary. We’re just doing our part in making that happen sooner. “
Q: What has the user response been?
A: “People have been loving it. We’ve had a great number of people purchase meals using Bitcoin and continue to do so. As a merchant, we’ve been extremely satisfied because there are practically no fees compared to our credit card transactions. We hope more people become educated on its utility.”
Q: Any advice to other merchants thinking about accepting bitcoins?
A: “The easiness of integrating Bitcoin into our website/company was probably the biggest surprise. It literally took us one day to begin accepting bitcoins on our website - and that was with us programming it into our core. Coinbase and other merchant services make it even easier for businesses to begin accepting Bitcoin right away. The cost vs benefit ratio is far beyond worth it.”
Arlo J. Pignotti from AJProcessing - Austin transcription firm
Q: Why did you decide to accept bitcoins?
A: “There are many reasons I accept Bitcoins.
Currencies created by banks and governments are inflationary. They, not the consumer or merchant, benefit by printing new money, making the current money in circulation worth less over time. It is a secret tax that few people are aware of. Though this concept seems to have become more mainstream recently. So Bitcoin can only inflate so much since it has a limit to what can be put in circulation.
Accepting alternative currencies are a networking tool. Consumers and merchants that want to spend Bitcoin are more likely to do business with me, because I am one of the few, or only, individuals/companies in my field accepting Bitcoin.
In a world where everything is tracked, by authority and criminals, privacy is more important than ever. So I like the anonymity aspect of Bitcoin as well.
Virtually no fees are involved in transferring Bitcoin.
I like partaking in the latest revolutionary technology. Just the act of accepting it and spending it, helps Bitcoin come into existence. If enough people do this, it will reach a tipping point to be used widely.”
Q: What has the user response been?
A: “In my business, we only average about 100 clients each year. I’ve had one client pay me in Bitcoin in the year I have been accepting Bitcoin, but they are a repeat client, so already it’s been worth it. They seem appreciative that I use Bitcoin as a medium of exchange. I hope to accept Bitcoin from more clients in the future as it takes off.”
Q: Any advice to other merchants thinking about accepting bitcoins?
A: “My advice to other merchants is to consider the benefits I have listed above. The more people who spend Bitcoin with you, the more people will be accepting Bitcoin as well as it becomes more popular. There are already more than enough businesses accepting Bitcoin where I spend my money, so I no longer have to worry about being “stuck” with it. Besides, I think it’s good to have some savings in alternative currencies as well. The way the US dollar is treated, I don’t see how it can hold its value much longer. Even the steady rate of inflation we currently have is enough to make alternatives worth their while.
As for taxes, I advise paying all taxes on income from alternative currencies so you can be out in the open to promote them without legal issues. Avoiding the government’s inflation tax and the banks fees is enough in savings for me. I still pay all local sales taxes and federal income taxes.”
A: “We decided to start accepting bitcoin because it's less expensive than running credit or debit card transactions through a payment processor. Additionally, we gain new business from those wishing to spend bitcoin. In fact most merchants who begin accepting bitcoin see an average of a 10% increase in sales just through this move alone. Additionally we accept bitcoin because the current economic model is one that is unviable, and ultimately destined to collapse. When you give someone the power to print and money, eventually that power is abused. We want to get away from that model and into a model that is provably fair for everyone.”
Q: What has the user response been?
A: “The response has been great. Not only do we now see an increase in sales from accepting bitcoin, but we also see interest in events being hosted at our store that are related to bitcoin. Brave New Books is now the host of the Austin Bitcoin Meet-up every Sunday from 7pm-10pm. There are great bunch of people that attend these meet-ups.”
Q: Any advice to other merchants thinking about accepting bitcoins?
A: “If you're thinking about accepting bitcoin, hurry up and get on it! There are great merchant services, systems out there to help you get set up accepting bitcoin. My advice however, would be to hold onto any bitcoin you receive rather than converting them back into dollars because it is widely believed that the value per unit will only increase dramatically over the next 3-5 years.”
After all, there is nothing wrong to have a lot of different points of views so you can decide what is best for you either for your life, for your health or your financial state the principle is the same, so feel free to start exploring this new type of payment method and if you are near Austin, Texas you can surely find out the benefits of bitcoins, from buying a book to ordering your meal the choice is yours.
Author Bio: Albert Palacci is passionate about digital marketing and digital currencies, he is writing for several online magazines and websites, also you can check his personal blog and you can find more about him on his Twitter profile or Academia profile.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
