MP Podcast — 30

“Silicon Valley payments startup Stripe will make it possible to give Cuban entrepreneurs access to the US financial system. Cubans will be able to incorporate a US company, set up a US bank account, and start accepting payments from the US. Stripe will be working with the Merchise Startup Circle, which has been working to form and facilitate a Cuban startup community. Again, the ball is in Cuba’s court. Will they allow self-employed workers or cooperatives to open those accounts?”

  ― The Internet in Cuba

“Just give me a name. If we have those political prisoners they will be released before tonight ends”

  ― Raul Castro

Links

Tensions Erupt in Brussels, and Police in 4 Coutnries Make Arrests

Internet-related announcements around President Obama’s trip to Cuba

Obama Cuba visit sets new tone

OBAMA: ‘THERE’S LITTLE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COMMUNISM AND CAPITALISM’

Music

Nightstuck – Mendum

When The Sun Sets – Soulfy

Predators – Big Adventure