Why are crypto credit cards exploding — and what does the Coinbase x Amex partnership signal about where the card ecosystem is heading next? In this episode, host Reggie Young sits down with Matthew Goldman, founder of Totavi and one of the most respected card experts in fintech, for their annual “State of the Cards Union.” Matthew breaks down why 2025 became a breakout year for crypto-linked cards, how Amex is selectively stepping deeper into fintech partnerships, and why HELOC-backed credit...
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Why are crypto credit cards exploding — and what does the Coinbase x Amex partnership signal about where the card ecosystem is heading next? In this episode, host Reggie Young sits down with Matthew Goldman, founder of Totavi and one of the most respected card experts in fintech, for their annual “State of the Cards Union.” Matthew breaks down why 2025 became a breakout year for crypto-linked cards, how Amex is selectively stepping deeper into fintech partnerships, and why HELOC-backed credit...
In this episode of Fintech Layer Cake, host Reggie Young speaks with Maik Wehmeyer, co-founder and CEO of Taktile, an AI-powered risk decisioning platform redefining how fintechs, banks, and even telcos approach mission-critical decisions. Maik shares the multi-year journey from MLOps tooling to a hyper-flexible decisioning platform, and how Taktile now powers over 150 institutions. They discuss the evolution of embedded finance, overlooked AI opportunities, and why enterprise deals are where...
Fintech Layer Cake
Why are crypto credit cards exploding — and what does the Coinbase x Amex partnership signal about where the card ecosystem is heading next? In this episode, host Reggie Young sits down with Matthew Goldman, founder of Totavi and one of the most respected card experts in fintech, for their annual “State of the Cards Union.” Matthew breaks down why 2025 became a breakout year for crypto-linked cards, how Amex is selectively stepping deeper into fintech partnerships, and why HELOC-backed credit...