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Converge explores the growing intersection of traditional finance (TradFi), Decentralized Finance (DeFi), and financial technology (Fintech) in a time of unprecedented uncertainty, technological advancement, and change in financial services. As the world moves fast on chain and new financial rails emerge, the sharpest minds in finance and technology come together to share the latest innovations and make sense of it all.

The Market Update, a sub-series of Converge, is a global financial market news series covering the latest news and events impacting trade, payments and FX, with forward-guidance for businesses.

Tune in as we decode regulatory shifts, financial innovations, and market trends to help you and your business stay ahead.

Episodes

  • April 23, 2025 00:20:03 Host: George Vessey Guest: Kevin Ford

    In this episode of Converge Market Update, George Vessey and Kevin Ford discuss the growing concerns surrounding the ‘Sell America’ trade, particularly in light of President Trump’s threats to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell unless he cuts int…

  • April 16, 2025 00:39:05 Hosts: Alex Lawrence, Alanna Frost Guest: Jody Flournoy

    In this podcast, Jody Flournoy from Blockfuel talks about how blockchain is shaking things up in traditional finance, especially when it comes to cross-border payments.

  • April 10, 2025 00:20:36 Host: George Vessey Guest: Kevin Ford

    In this conversation, George Vessey and Kevin Ford discuss the recent turbulence in financial markets triggered by Trump’s aggressive tariff policies. They explore the implications of these tariffs on the economy, the potential for a ‘hard reset’ theory s…

  • April 2, 2025 00:38:26 Hosts: Alex Lawrence, Alanna Frost Guest: Jack Land

    Real estate tokenization is changing how people invest in property. In this episode, hosts ⁠Alex Lawrence⁠ and ⁠Alanna Frost⁠ speak with ⁠Jack Land⁠, Head of Marketing and UK Growth at ⁠MetaWealth⁠, about how blockchain – specifically Solana – enables fra…

  • March 26, 2025 00:18:18 Host: George Vessey Guest: Steven Dooley

    In this episode of the Converge Market Update, George Vessey, Lead FX & Macro Strategist, and Stephen Dooley, Head of Market Insights, discuss the ongoing tariff developments and their impact on financial markets.