Best Breaking Banks Europe Podcasts (2024)

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BREAKING: Europe’s 2nd Largest Bank Buys Bitcoin | EP 982 1:25:19

2h ago1:25:19

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SECOND LARGEST EUROPEAN BANK IS BUYING BITCOIN ETF: 13F SEC FILLINGS - Bitcoin Magazine SPONSORS ►Bitcoin Well: https://bitcoinwell.com/simplybitcoin ►Passport by Foundation: https://foundation.xyz/simply ► Kaboomracks: https://www.kaboomracks.com ► Stamp Seed: https://www.stampseed.com PROMO CODE: SIMPLY for a 15% discount ► Orange Pill App: https…

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Episode 225: The Bankers’ BookShelf: Customer Centricity 45:14

10d ago45:14

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The Bankers’ BookShelf is back, and this week Paolo Sironi invited Erin Taylor and Anette Broløs – Co-founders of Finthropology to delve into the essence of finance beyond mere numbers. They argue that for most people, finance serves to achieve life goals and maintain social relationships, emphasizing the human aspect of financial transactions. The…

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Mark Goodwin | BlackRock Capturing Bitcoin | Simply Bitcoin IRL 1:03:04

2h ago1:03:04

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Nico talks with Mark Goodwin, Bitcoin Magazine Editor, about "tokenization inc", stablecoins & carbon credit coupSimply Bitcoin IRL is powered by http://bitcoinwell.com/simply Bitcoin Well is the self custody bitcoin platform on a mission to enable independence. Bank to bitcoin instantly. Self-custody by default. Buy real bitcoin using Bitcoin Well…

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Jack Dorsey ACCELERATES Mass Bitcoin Adoption | EP 983 1:23:08

1h ago1:23:08

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Jack Dorsey's Block Adding More Bitcoin to Balance Sheet - Coindesk SPONSORS ►Bitcoin Well: https://bitcoinwell.com/simplybitcoin ►Passport by Foundation: https://foundation.xyz/simply ► Kaboomracks: https://www.kaboomracks.com ► Stamp Seed: https://www.stampseed.com PROMO CODE: SIMPLY for a 15% discount ► Orange Pill App: https://theorangepillapp.…

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West Bank: A BBC investigation into alleged war crimes 28:48

2d ago28:48

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As part of an investigation into the conduct of Israel's security forces in the West Bank, which has been under military occupation for more than half a century, the BBC has pieced together what happened on the day two boys were killed. With violence having surged in the enclave in the months since the Hamas led attack on Israel on 7 October, the B…

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Russia’s frozen assets: Will they fund Ukrainian weapons? 25:28

8h ago25:28

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When President Putin ordered Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Kyiv’s western allies assembled unprecedented sanctions packages to target the Kremlin’s access to international funds. That included freezing an estimated $300bn of central bank assets, the majority of which are held in Europe. As domestic enthusiasm for Ukraini…

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851. Insights: How to buy a bank - part 2 44:34

19h ago44:34

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Our expert host Kate Moody is joined by some great guests in the second of our two part special, 'How to Buy a Bank'. In the previous episode, David Brear and guests covered what actually happens when one bank decides to buy another. So in this episode we are diving deep inside banks, to uncover what really goes on in the organisations themselves d…

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Is BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Suppressing the Price? | EP 981 1:23:47

24h ago1:23:47

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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF daily inflow on halt for 4 days SPONSORS ►Bitcoin Well: https://bitcoinwell.com/simplybitcoin ►Passport by Foundation: https://foundation.xyz/simply ► Kaboomracks: https://www.kaboomracks.com ► Stamp Seed: https://www.stampseed.com PROMO CODE: SIMPLY for a 15% discount ► Orange Pill App: https://theorangepillapp.com/en BITCO…

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US suicides: Why are so many young people dying? 24:50

1d ago24:50

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A record number of Americans are taking their own lives, and suicide is now the second-leading cause of death in the US for people under the age of 35. Why is this happening? How can you get help if you need it? And how is the US responding to what President Biden calls a ‘crisis’ in youth mental health? Mark Lowen speaks to BBC North America corre…

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Is China Using Hong Kong Bitcoin ETF to Suppress Price? | EP 980 1:19:13

2d ago1:19:13

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Hong Kong Launches Bitcoin ETF SPONSORS ►Bitcoin Well: https://bitcoinwell.com/simplybitcoin ►Passport by Foundation: https://foundation.xyz/simply ► Kaboomracks: https://www.kaboomracks.com ► Stamp Seed: https://www.stampseed.com PROMO CODE: SIMPLY for a 15% discount ► Orange Pill App: https://theorangepillapp.com/en BITCOIN CONFRENCE DISCOUNTS ► …

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Preparing for war: Is Europe getting ready? 24:21

2d ago24:21

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The war in Ukraine has increased tensions in Europe as governments across the continent look to secure a peaceful existence. Expanding military service, increasing defence spending and joining Nato are only a few options available. But the importance of self-defence becomes clearer each day as Donald Trump, who is famously not fond of Nato, may mov…

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Elevating Your Treasury Career: Industry Insights and Learnings with Sean O'Connor 51:45

2d ago51:45

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In this special episode of the Treasury Career Corner, we are delving back into our archives to revisit an insightful conversation with Sean O'Connor now the Director of Treasury at MongoDB, as he shares his journey in the world of treasury. Sean returns to the show after his initial appearance in 2021 to provide us with an update on his recent end…

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BREAKING: Russia to Ban Bitcoin? | EP 979 1:25:15

3d ago1:25:15

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Russia prepares for total Bitcoin ban as geopolitical tensions rise, and the United States government continues to attack the right to privacy. SPONSORS ►Bitcoin Well: https://bitcoinwell.com/simplybitcoin ►Passport by Foundation: https://foundation.xyz/simply ► Kaboomracks: https://www.kaboomracks.com ► Stamp Seed: https://www.stampseed.com PROMO …

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Bidenomics: How the economy may sway the US election 26:43

3d ago26:43

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The president has fired “a bazooka” of money into the economy. Will voters reward him? Joe Biden says the economy is doing great thanks to a series of policies he calls Bidenomics. The idea is to jump-start the US following the COVID collapse with massive investments in the industries of the future: EVs, microchips, solar power and so on. Almost si…

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850. News: Ramp raise $150m for AI dev and Goldman Sachs sell Marcus Invest 1:00:52

4d ago1:00:52

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Our expert host Benjamin Ensor is joined by some great guests to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week, including Ramp's recent $150m funding, which it will use to enhance its AI capabilities, and Goldman Sachs selling its Marcus Invest accounts to Betterment. Plus, UniCredit roll out Mastercard…

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Joe Burnett | Bitcoin's Power Law | Simply Bitcoin IRL 57:24

5d ago57:24

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Nico talks with Joe Burnett of Unchained.com about the mental hurdles humanity will have to overcome to grok bitcoinSimply Bitcoin IRL is powered by http://bitcoinwell.com Bitcoin Well is the self custody bitcoin platform on a mission to enable independence. Bank to bitcoin instantly. Self-custody by default. Buy real bitcoin using Bitcoin Well. ✓ …

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Jack Mallers: $250k Bitcoin this Cycle | EP 978 1:34:37

6d ago1:34:37

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Jack Mallers expects the equivalent of at least 2-3x more money printing than COVID to bail the US out of the next financial disaster - Bitcoin Therapist SPONSORS ►Bitcoin Well: https://bitcoinwell.com/simplybitcoin ►Passport by Foundation: https://foundation.xyz/simply ► Kaboomracks: https://www.kaboomracks.com ► Stamp Seed: https://www.stampseed.…

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Paris Olympics 2024: The make or break year for the Games? 24:47

6d ago24:47

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This summer Paris will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games for the first time in a century. Excitement in the city is growing, but so is the list of problems facing organisers. Critics have warned that the river Seine is too polluted for the planned swimming competitions, and security concerns are at an all time high following threats from the Is…

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The Inside Story: TurboTax PersonalPro's Initial Failure 25:07

7d ago25:07

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In November 2014, Brian Crofts prepared for a crucial meeting with two top-level executives at Intuit. One was CeCe Morken, his boss, overseeing Intuit’s Professional Tax (ProTax) business—a $422 million enterprise selling tax preparation software to accountants. The other was Sasan Goodarzi, in charge of Intuit’s $1.8 billion TurboTax division, pr…

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US Government Arrests Bitcoin Privacy Developers | EP 977 1:29:27

7d ago1:29:27

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Samourai Bitcoin Wallet Founders Arrested & Charged with Money Laundering, Unlicensed Money Transmitting Offenses - No BS Bitcoin SPONSORS ►Bitcoin Well: https://bitcoinwell.com/simplybitcoin ►Passport by Foundation: https://foundation.xyz/simply ► Kaboomracks: https://www.kaboomracks.com ► Stamp Seed: https://www.stampseed.com PROMO CODE: SIMPLY f…

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US homelessness: Is sleeping in public a crime? 26:25

7d ago26:25

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Homelessness in the United States is at its highest level on record. It’s a topic which is presenting challenges for liberal and conservative politicians alike, and this week the nation’s Supreme Court convened to hear its most significant case on homelessness in decades. Why? It could allow cities across the country to effectively make being homel…

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849. Insights: How to Buy a Bank - Part 1 54:51

8d ago54:51

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Our expert host David Brear is joined by some great guests in the first of our two part special, 'How to Buy a Bank'. We have already seen headlines on both sides of the pond this year; in the UK, Nationwide have bid £2.9 billion to take over Virgin Money, while in the US, Capital One hope to acquire Discover in a deal worth over $35 billion. Finte…

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Massive Bank Predicts $150k Bitcoin in 2024 | EP 976 1:22:07

8d ago1:22:07

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Analyst from Standard Chartered bank says that Bitcoin can still reach $150,000 by year-end SPONSORS ►Bitcoin Well: https://bitcoinwell.com/simplybitcoin ►Passport by Foundation: https://foundation.xyz/simply ► Kaboomracks: https://www.kaboomracks.com ► Stamp Seed: https://www.stampseed.com PROMO CODE: SIMPLY for a 15% discount ► Orange Pill App: h…

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Ebola virus: Are mass outbreaks history? 25:49

8d ago25:49

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A decade ago, the world's eyes were focused nervously on West Africa when Ebola ravaged the region. It left 11,000 people dead in its wake. Now the epidemic is over, does the threat of its return loom and what lessons did the world learn? Arrival of vaccines are a game changer – but new strains can still pose a challenge. The BBC’s Africa Correspon…

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848. Focus: Using open banking and open data to transform access to financial services in Bahrain 41:56

10d ago41:56

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In season two of Fintech Insider Focus, in collaboration with Visa, our expert hosts, 11:FS' Benjamin Ensor alongside Visa's Hasan Kazmi, shine a light on fintech in different parts of the world. In the first part of this season we hone in on the Middle East’s booming financial sector, and speak to the people right at the heart of it. In this episo…

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The IMF ADMITS Bitcoin is Better Money | EP 975 1:11:30

10d ago1:11:30

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IMF Admits that Bitcoin is Superior for Cross-Border Payments SPONSORS ►Bitcoin Well: https://bitcoinwell.com/simplybitcoin ►Passport by Foundation: https://foundation.xyz/simply ► Kaboomracks: https://www.kaboomracks.com ► Stamp Seed: https://www.stampseed.com PROMO CODE: SIMPLY for a 15% discount ► Orange Pill App: https://theorangepillapp.com/en…

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Pope Francis: How 'woke' is he? 24:48

9d ago24:48

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Ever since he rose to the top of the Catholic Church in 2013, Pope Francis has had a reputation in international media as a moderniser. His forthright defence of the environment, and unprecedented outreach to members of the LGBT community, are examples of progressive positions which have caused friction with more conservative members of the faith. …

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From Auditing Banks to Leading Global Treasury with Neil Wadey 33:12

9d ago33:12

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Join us for this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast as we chat with Neil Wadey, the Group Treasurer of British American Tobacco. Discover his fascinating journey in the treasury field and gain insights into the transformation of BAT from a conglomerate to a global tobacco company. Neil Wadey is the Group Treasurer of British American Tob…

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Elizabeth Warren's 1% Wealth Tax on Bitcoin Holdings | EP 974 1:27:33

10d ago1:27:33

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Elizabeth Warren supposedly proposes a 1% wealth tax on Bitcoin holdings and reporting holdings over $1000 to the Tax authorities. SPONSORS ►Bitcoin Well: https://bitcoinwell.com/simplybitcoin ►Passport by Foundation: https://foundation.xyz/simply ► Kaboomracks: https://www.kaboomracks.com ► Stamp Seed: https://www.stampseed.com PROMO CODE: SIMPLY …

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Israel-Iran: A sigh of relief in the Middle East? 24:29

10d ago24:29

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After weeks of tit for tat strikes between Iran and Israel, the dust appears to be settling on a confrontation that the whole world has nervously observed. But both sides have crossed what was previously seen as a red line. The BBC’s Chief International Correspondent, Lyse Doucet, sits down with BBC Persian Journalist Parham Ghobadi to discuss whet…

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847. News: Revolut take on Nubank in Mexico as fintech heats up in LATAM 1:00:04

13d ago1:00:04

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Our expert hosts, Kate Moody and Nadine Timmer-Bodenstein, are joined by some great guests to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week, including Revolut's new banking licence in Mexico, just as Nubank also ramp up in the region. Plus, the launch of Project Nemo, a new 12 month initiative aimed to …

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Jeff Booth | How Bitcoin Fixes the World | Simply Bitcoin IRL 1:03:11

12d ago1:03:11

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Nico talks with Jeff Booth of Ego Death Capital on what bitcoin reall means and why the future is already here.Simply Bitcoin IRL is powered by http://bitcoinwell.com Bitcoin Well is the self custody bitcoin platform on a mission to enable independence. Bank to bitcoin instantly. Self-custody by default. Buy real bitcoin using Bitcoin Well. ✓ SUBSC…

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Powerful Bankers MELTDOWN Over Bitcoin | EP 973 1:54:39

14d ago1:54:39

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Jamie Dimon calls continues to call bitcoin a fraud and ponzi even though he's an Authorized Participant of BlackRock's ETF SPONSORS ►Bitcoin Well: https://bitcoinwell.com/simplybitcoin ►Passport by Foundation: https://foundation.xyz/simply ► Kaboomracks: https://www.kaboomracks.com ► Stamp Seed: https://www.stampseed.com PROMO CODE: SIMPLY for a 1…

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Feeding Gaza: Why isn't more aid getting in? 23:17

13d ago23:17

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Gaza is on the brink of famine. The UN says more than half the population – over a million people – could face catastrophic hunger. But the process of delivering aid is slow and dangerous. The BBC’s Diplomatic Correspondent James Landale tells Mark Lowen about taking part in an air drop of food and other supplies to Gazans. And the Palestinian jour…

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How Does the Bitcoin Halving Impact Price?! | EP 972 1:24:04

15d ago1:24:04

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Historically, the Halving Has Been Good for Bitcoin’s Price Long-Term - Bitwise SPONSORS ►Bitcoin Well: https://bitcoinwell.com/simplybitcoin ►Passport by Foundation: https://foundation.xyz/simply ► Kaboomracks: https://www.kaboomracks.com ► Stamp Seed: https://www.stampseed.com PROMO CODE: SIMPLY for a 15% discount ► Orange Pill App: https://theor…

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Climate justice: We sued our government, and won! 24:58

14d ago24:58

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The elderly Swiss women behind a landmark ruling. For nearly a decade, they argued that Switzerland’s weak climate policies violated their human rights. Their victory – the first of its kind in the European Court of Human Rights – sets a precedent 46 countries must now follow. Our climate reporter, Georgina Rannard, has been covering the case for y…

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846. Insights: The current state of ESG in financial services 51:27

17d ago51:27

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Our expert hosts Rachel Pandyan is joined by some great guests to talk about how ESG is being championed by financial services to create meaningful change, not just for our industry, but for the whole world. ESG is a term most of us have heard, and it became a buzz word, a catch-all term to represent climate-conscious action and social responsibili…

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Building Pendo: The Early Struggles & Eventual Strategy for Success 45:15

15d ago45:15

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You will be treated to the fascinating beginnings of Pendo, a product experience platform company now valued at over two and a half billion dollars. We'll highlight Pendo's growth from an initial sponsor to a prominent supporter of product conferences. Todd Olson, Pendo's CEO, joins to recount his journey prior to Pendo at Rally Software and the su…

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