IPA Payments Pod
IPA Payments Pod
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Hosted by the IPA, the Innovative Payments Pod is designed to keep you ahead of an ever-changing industry and position you to succeed in tomorrow’s prepaid environment. Join us for thought-provoking discussions on the most pressing issues of the day.
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The podcast covers a range of themes related to payments innovation, regulatory changes, and industry challenges, with specific episode examples including Elon Musk's access to federal payment systems, the implications of the CFPB's regulatory changes, and discussions on emerging payment methods like pay-by-bank options.

Hosted by the IPA, the Innovative Payments Pod is designed to keep you ahead of an ever-changing industry and position you to succeed in tomorrow’s prepaid environment. Join us for thought-provoking discussions on the most pressing issues of the day.
Ep 189 Show Notes IPA’s Government Update Podcast February 2026
In this episode, Brian Tate, the IPA’s CEO, about the latest developments out of the executive branch.
Topics discussed include:
the state of the union speech, including what was not mentioned,
a new effort to recover pandemic funds,
and the possible move to require citizenship for all bank account holders.
This podcast was recorded on February 25, 2026. Things may have changed by the time you hear it.
The IPA will be holding our 2026 Innovative Payments Conference, happening in Washington DC, April 29 through May 1. We will be discussing the future of payments and how it will be shaped by regulation with leaders from both the industry and the regulators. You can learn more and register here: Innovative Payments Conference.
Use the code: Podcast to get a discount on your registration.

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