Payments Podcast
Dec. 6, 2024
Turning burnout into a billion-dollar idea - Interview with CEO of PayByFace
Mihai Draghici built PayByFace after decades of startup experience, a burnout, and a bold idea—what if we could pay using nothing but our face? From hacking together early prototypes in Bucharest to joining Visa’s innovation program, Mihai shares the winding journey behind building one of the world…
Nov. 26, 2021
Make Money Beautiful Again With Celo
In this episode, Marek Olszewski, partner at cLabs and president of Velora, breaks down how Celo is building a mobile-first blockchain ecosystem designed to bring crypto to everyone—especially those in underserved regions. He explains how Celo allows users to send payments using phone numbers, pay …
Aug. 2, 2021
Did Turkey's Central Bank Really Ban Bitcoin Payments?
In this episode, students from Turkey and Italy discuss the recent decision by the Turkish Central Bank to ban the use of cryptocurrencies as a form of payment. While trading and holding crypto remain legal, the restriction targets payment services like Papara, creating uncertainty for users and bu…