Banking and Payments
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#640: How to Sidestep the Bank's Currency Tax
Tired of losing 4% every time you pay for OpenAI or Claude? Herman and Corn break down how to stop the "currency conversion tax" for good.
#607: The 3.06 Shift: Understanding the Shekel’s Surge
Why is the shekel hitting 3.06? Herman and Corn dive into the tech exports and energy shifts driving this massive currency move.
#518: What Central Banks Actually Do All Day
Ever wonder why inflation targets exist? Herman and Corn demystify the Bank of Israel and the high-stakes world of central banking.
#514: Why Israeli Mortgages Are a High-Stakes Maze
Herman and Corn dive into the complex world of the Israeli Mashkanta, exploring why the system is unique and how to navigate its many risks.
#513: The Green Bond Paradox: When Doing Good Costs Investors
Can debt markets save the planet? Explore how sustainability-linked bonds align corporate finance with environmental goals.
#471: Who Owns Your Transaction History?
Is your credit card chip actually safe? Explore the hidden risks of shimming and why digital wallets have become the gold standard for security.
#414: How a Proscribed Group Runs a Global Network
Explore the complex web of international diplomacy and gray-market finance that sustains Hamas far beyond the borders of Gaza.
#382: The Wolves of Tel Aviv: Unmasking a Global Scam
Discover the dark side of the Startup Nation as Herman and Corn dive into the billion-dollar binary options industry that targeted victims worldwide.
#308: The Rise of CBDCs: Financial Freedom or State Surveillance?
Explore the shift from cash to CBDCs. Are we entering an era of programmable money or just upgrading our legacy financial systems?
#98: The Fight for Your Financial Data: Why APIs Matter
Why is it so hard to get your own transaction data? Herman and Corn dive into the CFPB's Section 1033 and the battle for open banking.