About this episode

Matteo Rizzi discusses the future of financial innovation with Rodrigo García de la Cruz, focusing on fintech ecosystems and global neobanks.

Host Matteo Rizzi welcomes fintech ecosystem builder Rodrigo García de la Cruz for a global conversation on the future of financial innovation. This episode explores how fintech ecosystems scale across regions, why Nubank’s U.S. banking license marks a turning point for global neobanks, and how stablecoins and banking infrastructure are reshaping cross-border finance. The discussion also compares European fintech models – from France’s unicorn-focused strategy to Germany’s resilient innovation approach – and dives into what makes fintech associations truly sustainable. A must-listen for founders, investors, regulators, and anyone shaping digital finance.

Topics covered

• fintech
• financial innovation
• neobanks
• stablecoins
• cross-border finance
• fintech ecosystems
• sustainable fintech associations

Keywords

• Nubank
• U.S. banking license
• European fintech models
• France
• Germany

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