MONEY REIMAGINED: Crypto Integration and Innovation in African Markets

03/18/22 • 37 min

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Quantstamp.

Explorations into digital currency technologies will shape the evolution of the global financial system, so understanding the African continent’s approach to money is key.

Joining this episode of “Money Reimagined” with hosts Sheila Warren and Michael Casey is Elizabeth Rossiello, CEO of African fintech firm AZA Finance. Rossiello previously joined the show in 2020 to discuss international crypto adoption.

AZA announced this week a partnership with exchange FTX to build continent-wide infrastructure, education programs and crypto solutions to help accelerate Africa's integration into the emerging Web 3 economy.

Though there were challenges, innovative solutions were found to implement effective digital payment solutions across the continent. How will crypto’s influence impact Africa in the coming years?

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This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with announcements by Adam B. Levine and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Our theme song is “Shepard.”

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This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Quantstamp.

Explorations into digital currency technologies will shape the evolution of the global financial system, so understanding the African continent’s approach to money is key.

Though there were challenges, innovative solutions were found to implement effective digital payment solutions across the continent. How will crypto’s influence impact Africa in the coming years?

This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with announcements by Adam B. Levine and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Our theme song is “Shepard.”

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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ON PURPOSE: Are Investment Advice Apps the Future?

“There are millions of people who want to invest and want to get started in crypto. They just need the right set of tools to do it.”

Michael Doniger of MoneyLion joins “On Purpose” host Tyrone Ross to emphasize the importance of education, access and tools for financial services. MoneyLion, a platform to help navigate finances, strives to create products to help all Americans have access to budgeting and investing services.

Apps and online services are popping up to provide a new data-driven style of advising. Are these tools the future of investment advice?

This show is produced, announced and edited by Michele Musso with additional production support from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme song is “Walk With Swag.”

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ON PURPOSE: Biden’s Executive Order and More Regulatory Updates

The much-anticipated executive order from U.S. President Biden’s administration outlining an approach to crypto regulation arrived this month. As Tyrone Ross puts it, the order is “all bark and no bite,” and a promising step forward for increased regulatory clarity without excessive restrictions.

On this episode of “On Purpose,” Ross dives into a regulatory-themed update for those in the wealth management industry. Ranging from Biden’s crypto executive order to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent comments on the custody rule, Ross explains what is changing and how it will affect advisers.

Ross sorts through the nuances within the executive order’s outlined approach to regulating digital assets, highlighting the most important takeaways for advisers. Ross also recaps comments from the Department of Labor about crypto in retirement accounts. Lastly, Ross explores the SEC’s most recent discussion on custody rules and how it would change crypto advising.

This show is produced, announced and edited by Michele Musso with additional production support from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme song is “Walk With Swag.”

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.