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DORA Compliance Guide 2025: Financial Institution Requirements
In this episode of the Demystify Podcast, explore the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), the groundbreaking EU regulation transforming financial sector cybersecurity. Expert guests Simon Phillips (SecureAck CTO) and Alex Tasioulis (Cloudified.io founder) break down their DORA compliance guide.
The pillars of DORA compliance
- Key January 2025 implementation deadlines
- ICT risk management requirements
- Third-party risk assessment strategies
- Practical steps for achieving compliance
Yaya Fanusie and Ex-CIA Agent Lourdes Miranda Talk Money Laundering
Yaya J. Fanusie, a leading expert in FinTech, blockchain, and AML, sits down with Lourdes Miranda, a former CIA Officer and FBI Analyst turned private sector consultant. Yaya brings a wealth of experience as an Adjunct Senior Fellow at CNAS, former CIA counterterrorism analyst, and Director of Policy for AML & Cyber Risk at the Crypto Council for Innovation. Lourdes shares how her unconventional career in intelligence shaped her ability to “think like a money launderer” and combat illicit financial activities. Specializing in crypto investigations, blockchain analysis, and financial crime compliance, Lourdes offers unique insights into the creative schemes used by launderers and how her real-world experience has honed her expertise. Together, they explore the intersection of technology, innovation, and financial crime in this compelling discussion. Don’t miss it!
Fintech Frenzy Tackles Sofi, Market Trends, and Earnings Season Insights
In this episode of Fintech Frenzy hosted by Tannor, the discussion centers on Sofi’s recent stock performance and the broader fintech and banking landscape. Tannor dives into the challenges Sofi faces, including critiques from analysts like KBW, whose adjusted metrics and price targets have sparked controversy. He provides a detailed rebuttal of these assessments, highlighting Sofi’s strong fundamentals, consistent earnings beats, and innovative loan platform strategy.
The conversation expands to upcoming earnings season, with a focus on big banks and fintech players like Lending Club and Robinhood. Tannor also teases his upcoming spreadsheet mastery course, offering tools for DIY investors to analyze stocks more effectively. With sharp commentary and actionable insights, this episode emphasizes the importance of understanding the companies you invest in rather than relying on bearish analyst opinions.
Texonnect Voices interview w/Kwame Oppong, Head of FinTech and Innovation at Bank of Ghana
a16z Crypto – Big Ideas and Trends 2025
a16z Crypto’s annual Big Ideas series highlights the top trends shaping the future of crypto in 2025. In two episodes, team members discuss key themes, including stablecoins, payments, app store distribution, infrastructure choices, and simplifying user experiences. They also explore crypto-AI intersections, decentralized physical infrastructure, and proof of personhood. Featuring insights from experts across investing, engineering, and media, the full list of trends is at a16zcrypto.com/bigideas.
Confidently Crypto w/ Dr.Tonya-The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa and Cryptocurrency
Dr.Tonya’s weekly podcast segment, airing every Monday, is designed to simplify cryptocurrency, blockchain, and decentralized finance (DeFi) with clear and actionable insights. It provides a space for listeners, whether they are curious, skeptical, or eager to dive in, to separate fact from fiction, overcome barriers, and take control of their financial future.
Check out the free 7-day email course and discover the essentials of cryptocurrency, while exploring how it connects to seven transformative principles for building wealth and strengthening community. Click Here
“These seven principles, paired with blockchain knowledge, offer a roadmap to build wealth, strengthen community, and embrace the transformative opportunities of the Web3 economy.” –Dr.Tonya Evans
- Connection | Umoja – Unity
- Advocacy | Kujichagulia – Self-Determination
- Tech | Ujima – Collective Work and Responsibility
- Wealth | Ujamaa – Cooperative Economics
- Innovation | Nia – Purpose
- Creativity & Spirituality | Kuumba – Creativity
- Wellness | Imani – Faith
Femi Olaniyan Presents The Fintech App Awards 2024, celebrating the best fintech apps in Nigeria
Fintech App Awards 2024 is celebrating the best fintech apps in Nigeria. After extensive analysis, testing, and reviews conducted on both the main channel and the secondary channel, Personal Finance Circle, the team has curated a list of top-performing apps across various categories. Femi Olaniyan Productions aims to recognize outstanding innovation, functionality, and impact within the Nigerian fintech industry.
If your company has been honored with an award, congratulations! Please reach out via email at hi@femiolaniyan.com or send a direct message on Instagram to @thefemiolaniyan to claim your prize.Their team values your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts on the winners.