Techstrong Gang - 9/19/2025

Nvidia is weighing an investment in Intel, drawing parallels to Microsoft’s pivotal Apple stake decades ago. Meanwhile, YouTube marks its 20th anniversary as it sharpens its AI and monetization strategy to keep pace with TikTok. But TikTok’s U.S. operations are under fire, with Oracle stepping in on security concerns. The gang also unpacks payment processing hurdles, the role of Visa in reducing fraud, and why transaction transparency is becoming essential in the digital economy.