This Week in Fintech
This Week in Fintech Podcast is where the decision makers shaping the future of finance come to talk candidly about what’s working, what’s breaking, and what’s coming next in fintech. Hosted by Nik Milanović, founder of This Week in Fintech and General Partner at The Fintech Fund, the show goes beyond headlines to unpack the real stories behind product decisions, regulation, and market shifts with leading founders, C-suite execs, and ecosystem veterans. This is your front-row seat to the people and ideas moving money into the future.
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This Week in Fintech
Figure's Blockchain and the Impact on Capital Markets
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In this conversation, Nik Milanović interviews Mike Cagney, co-founder and CEO of Figure, discussing the company's recent IPO, its innovative product Democratized Prime, and the implications of the Genius Act on capital markets. Cagney shares insights on the evolution of Figure, the role of blockchain in financial services, and the potential for decentralized finance (DeFi) to disrupt traditional banking models. The discussion highlights the importance of regulatory changes and the future landscape of financial markets as they adapt to new technologies.
00:00 Introduction to Figure and Mike Cagney
04:23 Understanding Figure's Corporate Structure
05:57 Inspiration Behind Figure's Founding
11:37 The Value of Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
14:31 The Genius Act and Its Implications
26:27 The Future of Banking and Capital Markets
31:55 Democratized Prime: A New Lending Paradigm
46:16 The Role of Blockchain in Future Financial Systems
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