Defying the DeFi Headwinds

Glen speaks with Becky Reed about the proposed new Web3-focused credit union, and how it actually represents a return to the CU movement’s roots. Also- a Whole New Worldpay, and data on some unexpected consumer payment behavior.  
 
Links related to this episode:
 
Defy, a proposed federal credit union: https://defy.coop/ 
BankSocial: https://www.banksocial.io/ 
Becky Reed’s new book, “Credit Unions and DeFi: A Financial Renaissance”: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CS9ZW1VV   
The Federal Reserve’s Diary of Consumer Payment Choice: https://www.frbsf.org/cash/publications/fed-notes/2023/may/2023-findings-from-the-diary-of-consumer-payment-choice/ 
 
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