975. News: Zopa join us to talk Biscuit - and are stablecoins the missing ingredient for SMEs?

In this episode of Fintech Insider, David Barton-Grimley hosts Merve Ferrero of Zopa Bank, Conrad Ford of Allaka Bank, and Valentina Christensen of Oak North to discuss the latest fintech news. The panel discusses Zopa's new current account, Biscuit, and its unique features and market positioning. They then delve into Coinbase's launch of a stablecoin service, debating the potential impact and current limitations for SMEs, and the broader implications of stablecoins in global finance. Finally, they analyze Finom's successful Series C funding round and the competitive landscape for SMB-focused financial platforms in Europe, as well as TBC Bank Uzbekistan securing funding to support women-led businesses. The episode concludes with a lighthearted discussion about the ideal office biscuit selection.