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In this episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast, Brett Schafer joins the discussion once again to compare Remitly and Wise, two leading companies in the remittance industry. The conversation covers their business models, market strategies, strengths, weaknesses, and competitive positioning. Listeners will learn about the growth trajectories of both companies, the role of technology in their services, and potential future developments, including the impact of stablecoins. Brett also offers insights into the valuations and business potentials of both companies. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:38 Remitly vs Wise: Business Models and Market Share 01:22 How Remitly and Wise Operate 04:16 Market Competition and Growth 18:11 Cost Structures and Take Rates 24:22 Potential Risks and Challenges 25:52 Remitly's Challenges and Comparisons with Wise 29:25 Impact of Stable Coins on Remitly and Wise 29:38 Understanding Stable Coins and Their Role in Payments 31:03 On-Ramp and Off-Ramp Challenges with Stable Coins 42:18 Valuation and Investment Insights for Remitly and Wise 46:42 Product Development and Future Prospects for Remitly and Wise Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening.
