Leading Voices in Fintech: Hot Takes is Back!

Leading Voices in Fintech: Hot Takes is Back!

From Breaking Banks by Breaking Banks - The #1 Global Fintech Podcast

February 12, 2026 · 43 min

About this episode

The episode features a lively discussion among fintech experts about current industry trends while enjoying spicy wings.

In This Episode What happens when three fintech nerds gather to eat spicy wings, share some sauce and talk about industry trends? If you are a regular listener to Breaking Banks, you already know the answer: the latest episode of Hot Takes! Get some chips, your own sauce if you’d like, and listen now as Jason Henrichs, Alex Johnson (Fintech Takes) and Simon Taylor (Fintech Brainfood) — refereed by Peter Renton — offer Hot Takes fueled by hot sauce and spicy conversation. This episode was recorded live at the University of Utah’s 2026 FintechXchange. This candid discussion with leading voices in fintech is not to be missed! The wide-ranging conversation covers everything from AI and stablecoins to financial nihilism, and more. The panelists explore trends reshaping the banking and fintech landscape while sharing key insights, things to watch and some predictions. This episode is powered by U.S. Bank. Be sure to catch the entire series releasing this month from the Hot Takes stage, brought to you by U.S. Bank.

People in this episode

Host: Jason Henrichs

Guests: Alex Johnson, Simon Taylor

Topics covered

  • fintech
  • AI
  • banking
  • financial trends
  • stablecoins

Keywords

  • Hot Takes
  • spicy wings
  • financial nihilism
  • banking landscape
  • trends
  • predictions

Sponsors

U.S. Bank

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Products: U.S. Bank

Books & works: Hot Takes, Breaking Banks

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