The announcement is largely cited as the primary cause behind a boost in Bitcoin prices that began in the latter half of last week. Last Tuesday, Bitcoin sat around $11,800. However, by Wednesday, BTC had climbed above $12,000. Since then, BTC has spent much of the last five days above $13,000.
But is the PayPal announcement really all it is cracked up to be?
"With Almost 350 Million Active Users, PayPal’s Decision Will Increase Interest in Cryptocurrency across the World."
Brian Estes, Founder of Off the Chain Capital, a cryptocurrency sector fund with $40 million AUM, told Finance Magnates that indeed, the company’s decisive entrance into the crypto world is deeply significant for adoption.
Estes said that this latest move by the company, which also operates mobile payments service Venmo, “represents the next step towards adoption.”
Brian Estes, Founder of Off the Chain Capital.
He explained that according to the S-Curve Analysis model, which can be used to chart the adoption of new kinds of technology, crypto adoption is on the rise. Approximately 15 percent of US citizens own cryptocurrency today; Estes predicts that crypto “will reach 90% of US households by 2029.”
Via CryptoKate, Steemit
“A company of this size and stature entering the market is a logical progression on the S-Curve Analysis model,” he said.
A representative of cryptocurrency purchasing platform, Xcoins.com also pointed out to Finance Magnates that the sheer size of PayPal’s user base could significantly raise the number of individuals and families that are exposed to cryptocurrency in the relatively near future.
“With almost 350 million active users, PayPal’s decision will increase interest in cryptocurrency across the world,” Xcoins.com said. “PayPal has said that they are making this move now as a consequence of growing Central Bank developments across the planet to create new digital coins.”
PayPal’s Announcement Will Not Necessarily Cause More People to 'Buy Stuff with Bitcoin'
However, while PayPal’s recent announcement may not be anything to shake a stick at, other analysts question whether or not the crypto world should believe the hype.
After all, CoinDesk author, Noelle Acheson pointed out that the 'buying stuff with crypto' use case is not one that seems to have gained much traction (perhaps with the exception of the purchase of illicit materials.)
Indeed, “the investment use case became more predominant,” Acheson wrote. Therefore, “why would people spend an investment asset, forgoing any potential gain?”
While it may be true that Bitcoin is much easier as a financial instrument for online purchases in some places in the world, such as Nigeria, Acheson said that “just because the service is now available does not mean that people will use it in significant numbers.”
Additionally, the act of selling and purchasing things with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies does not necessarily boost the value of Bitcoin over the long term, since many merchants, who opt to receive payments in BTC, simply cash out of the coin as soon as it is received, perhaps paying a fee to PayPal as they do so.
Will PayPal’s Announcement Increase Crypto Adoption? “Not Really.”
Indeed, when we asked Jim Angleton, President of Aegis Finserv Corporation, whether Paypal's recent announcement will pave a pathway to true widespread adoption, his answer was simple: “not really.”
This is because while PayPal does allow users to purchase cryptocurrency and use crypto at PayPal-equipped merchants, the scope of what customers can really do with crypto on the platform is somewhat limited.
For example, crypto holders who purchase through PayPal will not have access to their own private keys. They will also be unable to transfer their crypto holdings out of their PayPal account, and they cannot send crypto to other PayPal users through the platform.
Indeed, CoinDesk’s Noelle Acheson wrote that “in other words, PayPal more or less dictates what users can do with their cryptocurrencies, and could presumably freeze accounts if they see fit, at least for now – not exactly in line with the industry’s origin and ethos.”
However, Jim Angleton believes that this could change over time, in spite of the fact that “Paypal, owned by eBay is a payment platform and was not originally conceived as a digital conveyance, mining and delivery system.”
“Judging by their reports to their State and Federal Government, we believe they have crafted this extra market in a scalable fashion,” Angleton said. “Perhaps over time when they are better experienced and have dealt with adverse issues that plague those who enter this space, you may see them offer more programs.”
“The Entire Premise of Crypto Is to Be Stealthy and Cheap. PayPal Is Neither.”
Still, in many ways, Angleton pointed out that the ethos of PayPal is contradictory to the ethos of the crypto space, a factor that may deter crypto-curious folks from using PayPal as a gateway to cryptocurrencies.
“Paypal has a good reputation and believes they will see at first a little bump in activity as some try it out, but over time, we believe because PayPal is so expensive, many fees and costs, it will downtrend,” he said. “The entire premise of crypto is to be stealthy and cheap. PayPal is neither.”
Jim Angleton, President at financial consulting and business intelligence provider AEGIS FinServ Corp.
As such, Angleton emphatically believes that the 'PayPal rally' that is currently boosting BTC prices will not last over the long term.
“Bitcoin is facing many challenges,” he said, a factor that has caused his own company to “[drop] the bitcoin part of our digital programs in full.”
Specifically, Angleton said that Bitcoin is “not cybersecure, does not meet compliance and many other efficient operators will eat their lunch in the coming year.”
Additionally, Angleton believes that Bitcoin could see some serious challenges as central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) rise to prominence: “as China comes online with their Yuan Crypto, many Central Bankers and Nations will watch this launch to see if it is successful.”
The announcement is largely cited as the primary cause behind a boost in Bitcoin prices that began in the latter half of last week. Last Tuesday, Bitcoin sat around $11,800. However, by Wednesday, BTC had climbed above $12,000. Since then, BTC has spent much of the last five days above $13,000.
But is the PayPal announcement really all it is cracked up to be?
"With Almost 350 Million Active Users, PayPal’s Decision Will Increase Interest in Cryptocurrency across the World."
Brian Estes, Founder of Off the Chain Capital, a cryptocurrency sector fund with $40 million AUM, told Finance Magnates that indeed, the company’s decisive entrance into the crypto world is deeply significant for adoption.
Estes said that this latest move by the company, which also operates mobile payments service Venmo, “represents the next step towards adoption.”
Brian Estes, Founder of Off the Chain Capital.
He explained that according to the S-Curve Analysis model, which can be used to chart the adoption of new kinds of technology, crypto adoption is on the rise. Approximately 15 percent of US citizens own cryptocurrency today; Estes predicts that crypto “will reach 90% of US households by 2029.”
Via CryptoKate, Steemit
“A company of this size and stature entering the market is a logical progression on the S-Curve Analysis model,” he said.
A representative of cryptocurrency purchasing platform, Xcoins.com also pointed out to Finance Magnates that the sheer size of PayPal’s user base could significantly raise the number of individuals and families that are exposed to cryptocurrency in the relatively near future.
“With almost 350 million active users, PayPal’s decision will increase interest in cryptocurrency across the world,” Xcoins.com said. “PayPal has said that they are making this move now as a consequence of growing Central Bank developments across the planet to create new digital coins.”
PayPal’s Announcement Will Not Necessarily Cause More People to 'Buy Stuff with Bitcoin'
However, while PayPal’s recent announcement may not be anything to shake a stick at, other analysts question whether or not the crypto world should believe the hype.
After all, CoinDesk author, Noelle Acheson pointed out that the 'buying stuff with crypto' use case is not one that seems to have gained much traction (perhaps with the exception of the purchase of illicit materials.)
Indeed, “the investment use case became more predominant,” Acheson wrote. Therefore, “why would people spend an investment asset, forgoing any potential gain?”
While it may be true that Bitcoin is much easier as a financial instrument for online purchases in some places in the world, such as Nigeria, Acheson said that “just because the service is now available does not mean that people will use it in significant numbers.”
Additionally, the act of selling and purchasing things with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies does not necessarily boost the value of Bitcoin over the long term, since many merchants, who opt to receive payments in BTC, simply cash out of the coin as soon as it is received, perhaps paying a fee to PayPal as they do so.
Will PayPal’s Announcement Increase Crypto Adoption? “Not Really.”
Indeed, when we asked Jim Angleton, President of Aegis Finserv Corporation, whether Paypal's recent announcement will pave a pathway to true widespread adoption, his answer was simple: “not really.”
This is because while PayPal does allow users to purchase cryptocurrency and use crypto at PayPal-equipped merchants, the scope of what customers can really do with crypto on the platform is somewhat limited.
For example, crypto holders who purchase through PayPal will not have access to their own private keys. They will also be unable to transfer their crypto holdings out of their PayPal account, and they cannot send crypto to other PayPal users through the platform.
Indeed, CoinDesk’s Noelle Acheson wrote that “in other words, PayPal more or less dictates what users can do with their cryptocurrencies, and could presumably freeze accounts if they see fit, at least for now – not exactly in line with the industry’s origin and ethos.”
However, Jim Angleton believes that this could change over time, in spite of the fact that “Paypal, owned by eBay is a payment platform and was not originally conceived as a digital conveyance, mining and delivery system.”
“Judging by their reports to their State and Federal Government, we believe they have crafted this extra market in a scalable fashion,” Angleton said. “Perhaps over time when they are better experienced and have dealt with adverse issues that plague those who enter this space, you may see them offer more programs.”
“The Entire Premise of Crypto Is to Be Stealthy and Cheap. PayPal Is Neither.”
Still, in many ways, Angleton pointed out that the ethos of PayPal is contradictory to the ethos of the crypto space, a factor that may deter crypto-curious folks from using PayPal as a gateway to cryptocurrencies.
“Paypal has a good reputation and believes they will see at first a little bump in activity as some try it out, but over time, we believe because PayPal is so expensive, many fees and costs, it will downtrend,” he said. “The entire premise of crypto is to be stealthy and cheap. PayPal is neither.”
Jim Angleton, President at financial consulting and business intelligence provider AEGIS FinServ Corp.
As such, Angleton emphatically believes that the 'PayPal rally' that is currently boosting BTC prices will not last over the long term.
“Bitcoin is facing many challenges,” he said, a factor that has caused his own company to “[drop] the bitcoin part of our digital programs in full.”
Specifically, Angleton said that Bitcoin is “not cybersecure, does not meet compliance and many other efficient operators will eat their lunch in the coming year.”
Additionally, Angleton believes that Bitcoin could see some serious challenges as central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) rise to prominence: “as China comes online with their Yuan Crypto, many Central Bankers and Nations will watch this launch to see if it is successful.”
Rachel is a self-taught crypto geek and a passionate writer. She believes in the power that the written word has to educate, connect and empower individuals to make positive and powerful financial choices. She is the Podcast Host and a Cryptocurrency Editor at Finance Magnates.
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.
