2025 Cards Year in Review with Matthew Goldman

About this episode

Matthew Goldman discusses the rise of crypto credit cards and the implications of fintech partnerships in 2025.

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...

People in this episode

Host: Reggie Young

Guest: Matthew Goldman

Topics covered

• crypto credit cards
• fintech partnerships
• card ecosystem
• HELOC-backed credit
• 2025 cards review

Keywords

• crypto credit cards
• Coinbase
• Amex
• fintech
• 2025
• card ecosystem
• HELOC

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Coinbase, Amex, Totavi

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