AFC Series: Avoiding the Next Synapse: Lessons in Risk, Regulation, and Responsibility
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AFC Series: Avoiding the Next Synapse: Lessons in Risk, Regulation, and Responsibility
Apr 16, 2025
Rachel Morrissey, Sheryl Chen, Ian Horne

The collapse of Synapse shook the fintech world. A year later, have banks, fintechs, and regulators done enough to prevent another disaster? In this episode, we explore the crucial steps to ensure stability—shared responsibility, smarter due diligence, and evolving regulations. Tune in to learn how the industry can avoid repeating history and build a safer, more resilient financial ecosystem.


Host: 

Rachel Morrissey, Money20/20 US

Phil Goldfeder, CEO, American Fintech Council

Guest: Peter Hazlehurst, CEO, Synctera

Investors for Synctera include: Lightspeed, Fin Capital, Diagram, SciFi, NA Ventures


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