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The Institutionalization of Solana21 Oct 202400:50:56

On Ep. 9 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Guillaume Chatain, Chief Revenue Officer @ Société Générale - FORGE and Nick Ducoff, Head of Institutional Growth @ The Solana Foundation to discuss the state of Solana in 2024, Société Générale - FORGE, EURCV & Solana and the future of stablecoins.

Timestamps:

  • 01:30 The state of Solana in 2024
  • 05:25 Société Générale - FORGE
  • 08:07 EURCV & Solana
  • 10:41 Société Générale journey
  • 14:44 Public vs permissioned blockchains
  • 23:01 The future of stablecoins
  • 27:11 PayPal, Ernst & Young and Google Cloud use Coinbase for B2B payments
  • 36:42 Uniswap launch L2 network Unichain
  • 43:13 Interoperability
  • 46:20 Overcoming institutional challenges

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto

Visa’s Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP) uses smart contracts and cryptography to help banks bring fiat currencies onchain. VTAP allows financial institutions to issue fiat-backed tokens, improving financial efficiency and enabling programmable finance. Express interest in VTAP at globalclient.visa.com/vtap

This podcast is also supported by Digital Asset.

Digital Asset is excited to launch the Canton Network, a proven, trusted, and scaleable service that provides interoperability between institutional-grade tokenization platforms. The Global Synchronizer is now live, managed by Linux and institutions are actively using Canton Coin to manage the governance. No, the banks haven’t launched a token in the classic sense, this is much more interesting. They’ve done it to make all token networks interoperable. Find out more at canton.network

Building Onchain Global Venmo Ft. Sling Money CEO Mike Hudack07 Oct 202400:48:18

On Ep. 8 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Mike Hudack, Co-Founder @ Sling Money. Mike talks to Tokenized about how his time at Monzo, Meta and Deliveroo influenced Sling Money's rise into one of the best crypto experiences on the planet.

Timestamps:

  • 01:53 What is Sling Money?
  • 05:16 Creating a useable experience sending stablecoins
  • 07:20 Compliance infrastructure & technology
  • 12:58 Multi-currency experience
  • 16:02 Why is the user experience in crypto so poor?
  • 18:00 Gas abstraction
  • 21:56 Who should be thinking about this space?
  • 26:09 SG Forge rollout Euro CoinVertible on Solana
  • 30:03 Why Solana?
  • 30:52 MiCA & regulation
  • 31:34 On-chain FX
  • 37:12 Stablecoin native exchange TrueX
  • 40:33 What's the vision for Sling Money?

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto

Visa’s Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP) uses smart contracts and cryptography to help banks bring fiat currencies onchain. VTAP allows financial institutions to issue fiat-backed tokens, improving financial efficiency and enabling programmable finance. Express interest in VTAP at globalclient.visa.com/vtap

This podcast is also supported by Digital Asset.

Digital Asset is excited to launch the Canton Network, a proven, trusted, and scaleable service that provides interoperability between institutional-grade tokenization platforms. The Global Synchronizer is now live, managed by Linux and institutions are actively using Canton Coin to manage the governance. No, the banks haven’t launched a token in the classic sense, this is much more interesting. They’ve done it to make all token networks interoperable. Find out more at canton.network

Diving Into the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform03 Oct 202400:50:46

On Ep. 7 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Catherine Gu, Head of CBDC and Tokenized Assets @ Visa and Francisco Maroto, Head of Blockchain and Digital Assets @ BBVA to discuss the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), BBVA's tokenization journey and the momentum of tokenization.

Timestamps:

  • 01:50 Introducing the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP)
  • 07:02 BBVA's tokenization journey
  • 18:45 What are the possibilities of VTAP?
  • 21:55 Why is VTAP compelling from BBVA's perspective?
  • 26:14 Payments, financing & cross border money movement
  • 33:34 New Swift tokenized asset & deposit capabilities
  • 40:01 The momentum of tokenization
  • 43:38 Smart contracts & innovation

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto

Visa’s Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP) uses smart contracts and cryptography to help banks bring fiat currencies onchain. VTAP allows financial institutions to issue fiat-backed tokens, improving financial efficiency and enabling programmable finance. Express interest in VTAP at globalclient.visa.com/vtap

This podcast is also supported by Digital Asset.

Digital Asset is excited to launch the Canton Network, a proven, trusted, and scaleable service that provides interoperability between institutional-grade tokenization platforms. The Global Synchronizer is now live, managed by Linux and institutions are actively using Canton Coin to manage the governance. No, the banks haven’t launched a token in the classic sense, this is much more interesting. They’ve done it to make all token networks interoperable. Find out more at canton.network

Composable Capital Markets09 Sep 202400:49:24

On Ep. 6 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Noelle Acheson, author of Crypto is Macro Now to discuss Paypal's PYUSD hitting $1bn market cap, Certifuge's lending market, Sony launching a L2 blockchain backed by Samsung, and Hong Kong launching 'Project Ensemble'.

Timestamps:

  • 01:54 PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin hits $1B market cap
  • 12:33 Stablecoin regulation
  • 14:44 Centrifuge unveils lending market with Morpho, Coinbase
  • 24:29 The rise of Base
  • 28:11 Sony launches blockchain Soneium
  • 39:05 Hong Kong launches project Ensemble

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also supported by Digital Asset.

Digital Asset is excited to launch the Canton Network, a proven, trusted, and scaleable service that provides interoperability between institutional-grade tokenization platforms. The Global Synchronizer is now live, managed by Linux and institutions are actively using Canton Coin to manage the governance. No, the banks haven’t launched a token in the classic sense, this is much more interesting. They’ve done it to make all token networks interoperable. Find out more at canton.network

State of Play in 2024: Stablecoin Payments Ft. CEO of Bridge26 Aug 202400:51:24

On Ep. 5 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Zach Abrams, Co-Founder of Bridge to discuss the competitive and innovative landscape of Stablecoins.

Timestamps:

  • 02:27 The current state of stablecoin payments
  • 04:43 The evolution of stablecoin payments
  • 08:15 The role of wallets in stablecoin payments
  • 17:18 Cross border payments with stablecoins
  • 29:16 Stablecoin sandwich
  • 30:53 How are consumers and businesses benefiting from stablecoins?
  • 33:51 Regulation and Compliance
  • 46:00 The future of stablecoins

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also supported by Digital Asset.

Digital Asset is excited to launch the Canton Network, a proven, trusted, and scaleable service that provides interoperability between institutional-grade tokenization platforms. The Global Synchronizer is now live, managed by Linux and institutions are actively using Canton Coin to manage the governance. No, the banks haven’t launched a token in the classic sense, this is much more interesting. They’ve done it to make all token networks interoperable. Find out more at canton.network

Are Stablecoins Better Than Deposit Tokens?12 Aug 202400:51:22

On Ep. 4 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Elise Soucie, Executive Director @ Global Digital Finance to discuss the competitive landscape of stablecoins, Hamilton Lane launching fund on Solana, Project Pyxtrial and much more!

Timestamps:

  • 01:44 Hamilton Lane launches fund on Solana
  • 06:44 Blockchain selection for large institutions
  • 10:22 Competitive landscape of stablecoins
  • 13:49 Project Pyxtrial: Monitoring the backing of stablecoins
  • 21:01 Stablecoins & CBDC
  • 29:12 California DMV tokenizes 48 million vehicle titles using Avalanche
  • 33:41 Ledgers, ownership & consumer experience
  • 39:41 Morgan Stanley offering Bitcoin ETFs to wealthy clients
  • 48:42 SEC $125m lawsuit against Ripple Labs

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also supported by Digital Asset.

Digital Asset is excited to launch the Canton Network, a proven, trusted, and scaleable service that provides interoperability between institutional-grade tokenization platforms. The Global Synchronizer is now live, managed by Linux and institutions are actively using Canton Coin to manage the governance. No, the banks haven’t launched a token in the classic sense, this is much more interesting. They’ve done it to make all token networks interoperable. Find out more at canton.network

Institutionalization of ETH and Future of On-Chain Treasuries29 Jul 202400:53:02

On Ep. 3 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Robert Leshner, CEO @ Superstate to discuss the Ethereum ETF, tokenized money market funds, MakerDAO's $1 billion tokenized treasury investment plan and much more!

Timestamps:

  • 01:34 What is Superstate?
  • 05:17 Ethereum ETF
  • 13:48 Tokenized money market funds & collateral use cases
  • 18:31 Who is buying on-chain treasury products?
  • 22:30 Stablecoin & treasury interplay
  • 25:37 Key drivers of the tokenization of financial products?
  • 31:57 MakerDAO's $1 billion tokenized treasury investment plan
  • 40:58 What does "good" look like for protocols vs pension funds?
  • 42:57 Superstate launch crypto basis Fund USCC

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also supported by Digital Asset.

Digital Asset is excited to launch the Canton Network, a proven, trusted, and scaleable service that provides interoperability between institutional-grade tokenization platforms. The Global Synchronizer is now live, managed by Linux and institutions are actively using Canton Coin to manage the governance. No, the banks haven’t launched a token in the classic sense, this is much more interesting. They’ve done it to make all token networks interoperable. Find out more at canton.network

Unpacking Implications of MiCA on the Tokenized Fiat Ecosystem in Europe15 Jul 202400:44:43

On Ep. 2 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Chris Brummer, Founder @ Bluprynt to discuss compliance in crypto, regulation, disclosures, MiCA and much more!

Timestamps:

  • 02:01 What is Bluprynt?
  • 06:18 Effective regulation
  • 08:50 Where are the EU & US markets on their regulatory journey?
  • 13:15 How does MiCA impact stablecoins?
  • 19:28 MiCA nuances and will the rest of the world follow?
  • 24:52 Circle becoming compliant with MiCA
  • 27:19 What are macro impacts of stablecoins and on global currencies?
  • 33:43 Société Générale stablecoin, and stablecoin use cases
  • 39:12 Tangem Visa payment card/hardware wallet - how does it work?

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also supported by Digital Asset.

Digital Asset is excited to launch the Canton Network, a proven, trusted, and scaleable service that provides interoperability between institutional-grade tokenization platforms. The Global Synchronizer is now live, managed by Linux and institutions are actively using Canton Coin to manage the governance. No, the banks haven’t launched a token in the classic sense, this is much more interesting. They’ve done it to make all token networks interoperable. Find out more at canton.network

Canton Network: DeFi for Institutions01 Jul 202400:43:16

On the first episode of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Yuval Rooz, CEO of Digital Asset to discuss the launch of Canton Network, how crypto bridges to mainstream use cases and regulatory developments in the broader ecosystem.

Timestamps:

  • 02:38 What is the Canton Network?
  • 04:58 How far has tokenization come? What's the importance of the Canton Network?
  • 09:26 How does the global synchroniser in Canton make assets make networks interoperable?
  • 14:36 What is Canton coin? And how is the network being governed?
  • 22:55 Fidelity International going live on TCN: Money market funds and other use cases
  • 27:28 Tokenizing and transferring collateral vs connecting collateral to smart contracts
  • 30:28 How will this change in collateral mobility impact the average person?
  • 34:45 What are other use cases being built on the Canton Network?
  • 37:22 SEC closes Ethereum 2.0 investigation: What does this mean for Ethereum and FIs exploring it?

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also supported by Digital Asset.

Digital Asset is excited to launch the Canton Network, a proven, trusted, and scaleable service that provides interoperability between institutional-grade tokenization platforms. The Global Synchronizer is now live, managed by Linux and institutions are actively using Canton Coin to manage the governance. No, the banks haven’t launched a token in the classic sense, this is much more interesting. They’ve done it to make all token networks interoperable. Find out more at canton.network

Introducing Tokenized11 Jun 202400:01:49

Welcome to Tokenized. A new podcast concept in partnership with Visa. And supported by Digital Asset.

This show will come to your feed every two weeks featuring the latest news, with views from the operators, to the builders, and the people in markets and in Crypto who see tokenization as the credible future of finance.

Join me, Simon Taylor, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto at Visa, when the first episode launches on the 1st of July by hitting subscribe now.

Stripe’s $1.1BN Stablecoin Acquisition Ft. BVNK Co-Founder & CSO of Circle04 Nov 202400:51:03

Is this a coming of age for stablecoins?

On Ep. 10 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Global Policy @ Circle and Chris Harmse, Co-Founder @ BVNK to discuss Stripe acquiring Bridge for $1.1 billion, if stablecoins and CBDCs have shifted the narrative about crypto and the future of the stablecoin space.

Timestamps:

  • 02:03 Stripe acquires Bridge for $1.1 billion
  • 07:21 How have stablecoins and CBDCs shifted the narrative about crypto?
  • 10:22 Why should you use a stablecoin?
  • 16:10 Increasing target addressable market through stablecoins
  • 22:03 UK introducing stablecoin legislation
  • 25:52 Lessons learned from MiCA & policy solutions
  • 33:58 a16z Crypto 2024 report
  • 45:31 The stablecoin space over the next 12 months

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto

Visa’s Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP) uses smart contracts and cryptography to help banks bring fiat currencies onchain. VTAP allows financial institutions to issue fiat-backed tokens, improving financial efficiency and enabling programmable finance. Express interest in VTAP at globalclient.visa.com/vtap

This podcast is also supported by Digital Asset.

Digital Asset is excited to launch the Canton Network, a proven, trusted, and scaleable service that provides interoperability between institutional-grade tokenization platforms. The Global Synchronizer is now live, managed by Linux and institutions are actively using Canton Coin to manage the governance. No, the banks haven’t launched a token in the classic sense, this is much more interesting. They’ve done it to make all token networks interoperable. Find out more at canton.network

Crypto's Agentic Revolution13 Jan 202500:52:06

On Ep. 15 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Anthony Woolley, CEO @ Ownera and Daniel Lynch, Metamask Card Strategy @ Consensys to discuss the agentic revolution that's happening in crypto.

Timestamps:

  • 01:31 ai16z AI research partnership with Stanford
  • 08:52 AI agents
  • 13:28 Private market space
  • 19:14 Stablecoins vs yield unlock
  • 29:36 Institution vs consumer products
  • 35:14 BVNK raised $50M in series B round
  • 39:15 Payments
  • 41:38 Stablecoins solutions & adoption

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also supported by Digital Asset.

Digital Asset is excited to launch the Canton Network, a proven, trusted, and scaleable service that provides interoperability between institutional-grade tokenization platforms. The Global Synchronizer is now live, managed by Linux and institutions are actively using Canton Coin to manage the governance. No, the banks haven’t launched a token in the classic sense, this is much more interesting. They’ve done it to make all token networks interoperable. Find out more at canton.network

2025 Predictions: Stablecoins, RWAs and Bank Blockchains30 Dec 202400:41:19

On Ep. 14 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Yuval Rooz, CEO @ Digital Asset to discuss their top predictions for 2025.

Timestamps:

  • 01:43 Yuval Rooz prediction 1: Regulation
  • 04:39 Yuval Rooz prediction 2: Collateral mobility
  • 10:53 Yuval Rooz prediction 3: Use case growth
  • 22:32 Digital Asset agenda for 2025
  • 25:33 Cuy Sheffield prediction 1: Stablecoin linked cards
  • 29:34 Cuy Sheffield prediction 2: Bank issued & non-dollar denominated stablecoins
  • 34:47 Cuy Sheffield prediction 3: Intersection of crypto & AI

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also supported by Digital Asset.

Digital Asset is excited to launch the Canton Network, a proven, trusted, and scaleable service that provides interoperability between institutional-grade tokenization platforms. The Global Synchronizer is now live, managed by Linux and institutions are actively using Canton Coin to manage the governance. No, the banks haven’t launched a token in the classic sense, this is much more interesting. They’ve done it to make all token networks interoperable. Find out more at canton.network

The Stablecoin Wars. Who Wins?16 Dec 202400:53:57

On Ep. 13 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Austin Campbell, MD @ Zero Knowledge Consulting and Ed Woodford, CEO @ Zero Hash to discuss Circle partnering with Binance for USDC, credibility optics, market narrative shifts and thoughts on PSPs.

Timestamps:

  • 01:27 Circle partner with Binance for USDC
  • 07:04 Credibility optics
  • 16:48 Ripple secure NYDFS approval for stablecoin RLUSD
  • 24:28 Have Ripple made a comeback?
  • 34:42 Market narrative shifts
  • 43:42 Nuvei launch comprehensive blockchain payment solution
  • 48:40 Thoughts on PSPs

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto

Visa’s Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP) uses smart contracts and cryptography to help banks bring fiat currencies onchain. VTAP allows financial institutions to issue fiat-backed tokens, improving financial efficiency and enabling programmable finance. Express interest in VTAP at globalclient.visa.com/vtap

This podcast is also supported by Digital Asset.

Digital Asset is excited to launch the Canton Network, a proven, trusted, and scaleable service that provides interoperability between institutional-grade tokenization platforms. The Global Synchronizer is now live, managed by Linux and institutions are actively using Canton Coin to manage the governance. No, the banks haven’t launched a token in the classic sense, this is much more interesting. They’ve done it to make all token networks interoperable. Find out more at canton.network

Big Tech Goes Stablecoin: Amazon, Alipay and Grab Unveil Plans02 Dec 202400:42:09

What impact will Tether's asset tokenization platform have on stablecoins and the RWA market?

On Ep. 12 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Ollie Harris, former MD and Head of Digital Assets for the Americas @ Goldman Sachs and Maria Orszag,  VP of product @ Xapo to discuss Amazon simulating tokenized seller receivables with stablecoins, StraitsX partnering with Alipay+ & Grab for cross-border settlement and Tether unveiling their new platform Hadron.

Timestamps:

  • 02:30 Amazon simulates tokenized seller receivables with stablecoins
  • 09:54 StraitsX partner with Alipay+ & Grab for cross-border settlement
  • 18:50 Tether unveil new platform Hadron
  • 22:48 Trade finance & use cases
  • 27:10 Xapo Bank launch crypto fiat product in the UK
  • 34:18 Crypto adoption and impact on institutions
  • 38:33 The next 12-18 months at Xapo Bank

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto

Visa’s Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP) uses smart contracts and cryptography to help banks bring fiat currencies onchain. VTAP allows financial institutions to issue fiat-backed tokens, improving financial efficiency and enabling programmable finance. Express interest in VTAP at globalclient.visa.com/vtap

This podcast is also supported by Digital Asset.

Digital Asset is excited to launch the Canton Network, a proven, trusted, and scaleable service that provides interoperability between institutional-grade tokenization platforms. The Global Synchronizer is now live, managed by Linux and institutions are actively using Canton Coin to manage the governance. No, the banks haven’t launched a token in the classic sense, this is much more interesting. They’ve done it to make all token networks interoperable. Find out more at canton.network

Every Company Needs a Stablecoin Strategy18 Nov 202400:52:24

Does every company need a stablecoin strategy?

On Ep. 11 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Eric Saraniecki, Co-Founder and Head of Network @ Digital Asset to discuss USDG stablecoin, Polymarket & betting markets and how policies post-election will affect the space.

Timestamps:

  • 01:54 USDG stablecoin
  • 09:31 PSPs
  • 14:10 Polymarket & betting markets
  • 21:20 How will policies post-election affect the space?
  • 25:31 Lazard to create tokenized funds
  • 28:39 Demand, infrastructure & products
  • 37:07 Interest bearing stablecoins vs money market funds & tokenized securities
  • 42:17 Swift, UBS & Chainlink announce successful tokenized asset pilot

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto

Visa’s Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP) uses smart contracts and cryptography to help banks bring fiat currencies onchain. VTAP allows financial institutions to issue fiat-backed tokens, improving financial efficiency and enabling programmable finance. Express interest in VTAP at globalclient.visa.com/vtap

This podcast is also supported by Digital Asset.

Digital Asset is excited to launch the Canton Network, a proven, trusted, and scaleable service that provides interoperability between institutional-grade tokenization platforms. The Global Synchronizer is now live, managed by Linux and institutions are actively using Canton Coin to manage the governance. No, the banks haven’t launched a token in the classic sense, this is much more interesting. They’ve done it to make all token networks interoperable. Find out more at canton.network

What does $TRUMP and memecoins Mean for Finance?27 Jan 202500:45:14

On Ep. 16 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Sinclair Toffa​​, Founder & CEO @ Mural Pay to discuss what $TRUMP and memecoins means for the future of finance.

Timestamps:

  • 01:15 Donald Trump launches memecoin
  • 17:55 Financial industry & crypto payments adoption
  • 29:04 Circle expands $USDC rewards program with Nubank
  • 35:12 Circle acquires Hashnote & brings $USDC to the Canton Network
  • 40:31 Could we see global neobanks in the B2B space built on the stablecoin rail?

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also supported by Digital Asset.

Digital Asset is excited to launch the Canton Network, a proven, trusted, and scaleable service that provides interoperability between institutional-grade tokenization platforms. The Global Synchronizer is now live, managed by Linux and institutions are actively using Canton Coin to manage the governance. No, the banks haven’t launched a token in the classic sense, this is much more interesting. They’ve done it to make all token networks interoperable. Find out more at canton.network

Ripple USD, Stablecoins & Custody Ft. Ripple President Monica Long03 Mar 202500:41:16

On Ep. 20 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine is joined by Monica Long, President @ Ripple to discuss Ripple USD, stablecoins, custody and more!

Timestamps:

  • 02:15 Ripple’s dual focus: enterprise software & XRP Ledger
  • 05:00 How Ripple powers cross-border payments with stablecoins
  • 08:48 Ripple’s custody play: Metaco & major bank partnerships
  • 13:16 Why Ripple launched its own stablecoin, RLUSD
  • 16:53 U.S. crypto regulations shift—what it means for adoption
  • 22:29 Tokenized assets & stablecoins are reshaping finance
  • 27:00 XRP ETFs: why more approvals could be coming
  • 33:28 Ripple’s next moves: expansion, execution, and M&A
  • 39:34 The future of XRP Ledger & institutional finance

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also presented by BVNK.

BVNK is the leading provider of stablecoin payments infrastructure—helping businesses move money faster, settle globally, and even launch their own stablecoin products. Head to BVNK.com to learn more!


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We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

A Very Stable Conference27 Feb 202500:36:44

On this bonus episode of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Ayo Omojola, CPO @ Carbon Health to discuss the inaugural ‘A Very Stable Conference’ and the state of the stablecoin industry.

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

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We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

Why Robinhood Uses Stablecoins24 Feb 202500:51:12

On Ep. 19 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Anna Yuan, Founder @ Perena and Elise Soucie, Executive Director @ Global Digital Finance to discuss why Robinhood uses stablecoins and more!

Timestamps:

  • 04:09 Milei Memecoin Madness
  • 15:34 Coinbase & revenue diversification
  • 20:30 Robinhood & stablecoins
  • 28:09 Digital asset custody
  • 31:38 Crypto native institutions in the custody space
  • 37:19 Hong Kong Dollar backed stablecoin
  • 41:10 Will there be many types of stablecoins in the future?
  • 45:32 Automated Market Makers

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also presented by BVNK.

BVNK is the leading provider of stablecoin payments infrastructure—helping businesses move money faster, settle globally, and even launch their own stablecoin products. Head to BVNK.com to learn more!

This podcast is also supported by Canton Network.

The groundbreaking Layer 1 public chain where traditional finance and crypto are converging. Visit canton.network to learn more.



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Crypto Venture Investing in 2025 Ft. Kyle Samani, Mulitcoin Capital17 Feb 202500:39:58

On Ep. 18 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Kyle Samani, Managing Partner @ Mulitcoin capital to discuss crypto venture investing in 2025.

Timestamps:

  • 02:30 What is a blockchain?
  • 03:35 Solana
  • 09:27 Pathway to adoption
  • 12:08 DePIN
  • 18:18 Stablecoin use cases on Solana
  • 21:55 Where do you get started with stablecoins?
  • 31:04 Trends for 2025
  • 32:04 Demand for tokenized treasuries
  • 35:03 GPU marketplaces

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also supported by BVNK.

BVNK is the leading provider of stablecoin payments infrastructure—helping businesses move money faster, settle globally, and even launch their own stablecoin products. Head to BVNK.com to learn more!

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Stablecoin Regulation: What the GENIUS Bill Means for Payments10 Feb 202500:48:33

On Ep. 17 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by John Nahas, Chief Business Officer @ Ava Labs to discuss stablecoin regulation and what the GENIUS bill means for payments.

Timestamps:

  • 01:33 Avalanche & institutions
  • 04:03 GENIUS stablecoin bill
  • 13:09 Where should institutions get started in stablecoins?
  • 22:23 Biggest opportunities for FI's in the RWA space
  • 26:15 Who are the customers now for RWA?
  • 32:26 Coinbase acquire on-chain advertising platform Spindl
  • 40:21 Regulatory clarity in Europe

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also supported by Canton.

Digital Asset is excited to launch the Canton Network, a proven, trusted, and scaleable service that provides interoperability between institutional-grade tokenization platforms. The Global Synchronizer is now live, managed by Linux and institutions are actively using Canton Coin to manage the governance. No, the banks haven’t launched a token in the classic sense, this is much more interesting. They’ve done it to make all token networks interoperable. Find out more at canton.network

8 Ways Banks will make money from Stablecoins Ft. Nick Philpott10 Mar 202500:52:33

On Ep. 21 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Nick Philpott, Co-Founder @ Zodia Markets to discuss Trump's crypto reserve announcement, Stablecoins in commodity trading and global trade, and more!

Timestamps:

  • 03:50 Trump's crypto reserve announcement
  • 09:30 SEC drop several cases
  • 13:30 De-banking issues in crypto and correspondent banking
  • 17:20 Bank of America potentially launching a stablecoin
  • 23:15 Eight ways banks can make money with stablecoins
  • 29:30 Singapore's regulatory ecosystem for crypto
  • 33:50 The GENIUS Bill and payment stablecoin issuer framework
  • 41:05 Stablecoins in commodity trading and global trade
  • 47:46 Avalanche Visa credit card launch

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also presented by BVNK.

BVNK is the leading provider of stablecoin payments infrastructure—helping businesses move money faster, settle globally, and even launch their own stablecoin products. Head to BVNK.com to learn more!

This podcast is also supported by Canton Network.

The groundbreaking Layer 1 public chain where traditional finance and crypto are converging. Visit canton.network to learn more.


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Mesh Raise $82m to Bring Stablecoins Everywhere Ft. CEO Bam Azizi24 Mar 202500:52:54

On Ep. 23 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Bam Azizi, CEO @ Mesh to discuss stablecoins for subscriptions, the OCC’s new guidance and building the future of crypto payments.

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Mesh on building the future of crypto payments
  • 04:01 Why stablecoins are the killer app for crypto
  • 06:29 How Mesh pivoted from on-ramps to payments
  • 08:14 The rise of stablecoin payments in LATAM
  • 13:04 Why crypto payments need better UX to scale
  • 16:13 Stablecoins for subscriptions
  • 26:30 The stablecoin wars
  • 32:26 OCC’s new guidance and what it means for banks
  • 45:55 BBVA launches retail crypto services in Spain

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also presented by BVNK.

BVNK is the leading provider of stablecoin payments infrastructure—helping businesses move money faster, settle globally, and even launch their own stablecoin products. Head to BVNK.com to learn more!

This podcast is also supported by Canton Network.

The groundbreaking Layer 1 public chain where traditional finance and crypto are converging. Visit canton.network to learn more.


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We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

 

Music by Henry McLean

Interoperable Onchain Finance Ft. LayerZero CEO Bryan Pellegrino17 Mar 202500:47:32

On Ep. 22 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Bryan Pellegrino, CEO @ LayerZero to discuss multi-chain stablecoins, interoperability, compliance changes and more!

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Brian Pellegrino on LayerZero and interoperability
  • 02:57 How blockchain bridging compares to TCP/IP
  • 07:28 The challenge of issuing assets across multiple blockchains
  • 13:23 Why seamless cross-chain transactions are the future
  • 17:28 How asset issuers can control their own security
  • 22:26 The rise of multi-chain stablecoins like USDT Zero
  • 28:50 Why being first on new blockchains is critical
  • 33:14 Compliance challenges for financial institutions in crypto
  • 37:00 How LayerZero makes money and its business model
  • 43:20 AI and crypto – where the two industries intersect

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

Tokenized is also presented by Avalanche.

With Avalanche’s purpose-built Layer 1s, institutions can tailor digital asset strategies to their exact needs—while still tapping into the power of public blockchain innovation, developer communities, and seamless interoperability. Learn more at avax.network


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We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

 

Music by Henry McLean

The $2 Trillion Stablecoin Opportunity Ft. Ran Goldi21 Apr 202500:54:26

On Ep. 27 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Ran Goldi, SVP of Payments and Network @ Fireblocks to discuss Fed Chair Jerome Powell on crypto mainstream adoption, the impact of US legislation on stablecoin growth and Standard Chartered predicting $2T stablecoin market.

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 00:33 Fed Chair Jerome Powell on crypto mainstream adoption
  • 05:00 Impact of US legislation on stablecoin growth
  • 10:40 Standard Chartered predicts $2T stablecoin market
  • 15:00 Current stablecoin supply and transaction volume
  • 20:00 Domestic vs cross-border stablecoin use cases
  • 24:06 Merchant adoption challenges for stablecoin payments
  • 30:00 Standard Chartered's mirrored collateral with OKX
  • 35:00 Banks leading in crypto infrastructure development
  • 40:00 JPMorgan's Connexus blockchain for GBP payments
  • 44:16 JPMorgan's long-term commitment to blockchain technology

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also presented by BVNK.

BVNK is the leading provider of stablecoin payments infrastructure—helping businesses move money faster, settle globally, and even launch their own stablecoin products. Head to BVNK.com to learn more!

This podcast is also supported by Canton Network.

The groundbreaking Layer 1 public chain where traditional finance and crypto are converging. Visit canton.network to learn more.


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We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

 

Music by Henry McLean

Why Ripple spent $1.2bn on Hidden Road Ft. Noelle Acheson & Fernando Martinez14 Apr 202500:45:13

On Ep. 26 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine is joined by Noelle Acheson, Author @ Crypto is Macro Now and Fernando Martinez, CEO @ Nonco to discuss crypto's impact on macroeconomics and geopolitics, Ripple's acquisition of Hidden Road and Nonco bringing FX on-chain via Avalanche.

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 00:51 Stablecoins and institutional adoption of real-world assets
  • 02:15 Crypto's impact on macroeconomics and geopolitics
  • 05:49 Ripple's acquisition of Hidden Road prime brokerage
  • 12:16 Liquidity challenges with stablecoins like RLUSD
  • 17:24 Tokenization and its role in financial markets
  • 20:07 Nonco bringing FX on-chain via Avalanche
  • 27:55 Operational efficiencies of blockchain for FX settlements
  • 33:39 Tether's potential new US-based institutional stablecoin
  • 39:58 CoDEX's stablecoin-only blockchain and liquidity oracle
  • 43:25 Market preference for Tron in stablecoin transactions

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

Tokenized is also presented by Avalanche.

With Avalanche’s purpose-built Layer 1s, institutions can tailor digital asset strategies to their exact needs—while still tapping into the power of public blockchain innovation, developer communities, and seamless interoperability. Learn more at avax.network


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Music by Henry McLean

Onchain Finance Means 24/7 Liquidity, Risk & Collateral Ft. Georg Schneider, Melvin Deng & Chris Zuehlke09 Apr 202500:43:06

On this bonus episode of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, is joined by Georg Schneider, Managing Director @ Digital Asset, Melvin Deng, CEO @ QCP & Chris Zuehlke, Global Co-Head @ Cumberland to discuss onchain finance, liquidity, risk and collateral.

Timestamps:

  • 00:27 Digital Asset's role in capital markets
  • 01:15 QCP's institutional digital asset services
  • 04:02 Blockchain for real-time risk management
  • 07:05 Digital collateral benefits for QCP
  • 13:34 Stablecoins and privacy on Canton Network
  • 17:27 QCP's future plans with Canton
  • 19:43 Canton enabling TradFi and DeFi convergence
  • 24:58 Cumberland's use of stablecoins in trading
  • 32:08 Privacy and anonymity in capital markets
  • 39:50 24/7 markets and risk management tools

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

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Music by Henry McLean

Circle's IPO Filing - The Best Stablecoin Data Drop Ever Ft. Sergio Mello & Arnold Lee07 Apr 202500:44:53

On Ep. 25 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Sergio Mello, Head of Stablecoins at Anchorage Digital and Arnold Lee, Co-Founder of Sphere Labs to discuss Circle's IPO filing and $4 billion valuation, stablecoins as the intersection of TradFi and DeFi and regulatory clarity for stablecoins.

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Circle's IPO filing and $4 billion valuation
  • 00:52 Stablecoins as the intersection of TradFi and DeFi
  • 03:58 Distribution vs issuance in stablecoin monetization strategies
  • 06:20 Regulatory clarity for stablecoins and crypto adoption
  • 10:29 Impact of interest rates on stablecoin reserve income
  • 19:05 Stablecoin use cases in emerging markets like Argentina
  • 24:19 Tokenization of real world assets by BlackRock
  • 35:10 Institutional adoption of public blockchains for tokenization
  • 37:22 DTCC's platform for tokenized real time collateral management
  • 38:58 FDIC removes no action letter requirement for crypto activities

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also presented by BVNK.

BVNK is the leading provider of stablecoin payments infrastructure—helping businesses move money faster, settle globally, and even launch their own stablecoin products. Head to BVNK.com to learn more!

This podcast is also supported by Canton Network.

The groundbreaking Layer 1 public chain where traditional finance and crypto are converging. Visit canton.network to learn more.


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We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

 

Music by Henry McLean

Welcome to the Stablecoin Alphabet Soup Ft. Chris Harmse & Nabil Manji31 Mar 202500:49:48

On Ep. 24 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Chris Harmse, Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder @ BVNK and Nabil Manji, SVP, Head of Fintech Growth and Financial Partnerships @ Worldpay to discuss Wyoming launching a stablecoin, the impact of the OCC’s new guidance, the future of stablecoins and more!

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 The state of stablecoins and why Wyoming is launching its own
  • 05:12 Fidelity’s growing involvement in crypto and what it means for institutions
  • 14:30 The battle between USDC, USDT, and new entrants like RLUSD
  • 19:20 The impact of the OCC’s new guidance on banks and stablecoins
  • 24:55 Tokenization of real-world assets – which industries are moving first
  • 30:18 How stablecoins are reshaping global remittances and payments
  • 36:42 The rise of sovereign-backed stablecoins and what comes next
  • 42:10 Why institutions are slow to adopt DeFi despite the opportunities
  • 48:25 The future of stablecoins – predictions for the next five years

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

Tokenized is also presented by Avalanche.

With Avalanche’s purpose-built Layer 1s, institutions can tailor digital asset strategies to their exact needs—while still tapping into the power of public blockchain innovation, developer communities, and seamless interoperability. Learn more at avax.network


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We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

 

Music by Henry McLean

Can Circle’s CPN Beat SWIFT? Ft. Elise Soucie Watts & Rob Hadick28 Apr 202500:46:59

On Ep. 28 of Tokenized, Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa is joined by Elise Soucie Watts, Executive Director @ Global Digital Finance and Rob Hadick, General Partner @ Dragonfly to discuss Circle Payments Network launch, regulatory challenges and yield-bearing stablecoins vs. payment stablecoins.

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 03:19 Circle Payments Network (CPN) launch and its ambitious goals
  • 05:24 Regulatory challenges for hybrid financial institutions like Circle
  • 07:40 CPN’s focus on reinventing cross-border payments for SMBs
  • 10:48 Compliance and travel rule as value-add for payment networks
  • 19:05 PayPal’s 3.7% yield on PYUSD and regulatory implications
  • 24:39 Yield-bearing stablecoins vs. payment stablecoins: Legal and tax complexities
  • 29:02 Crypto firms applying for bank charters: Trends and motivations
  • 40:33 State vs. federal regulation for stablecoins and global reciprocity

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

Tokenized is also presented by Avalanche.

With Avalanche’s purpose-built Layer 1s, institutions can tailor digital asset strategies to their exact needs—while still tapping into the power of public blockchain innovation, developer communities, and seamless interoperability. Learn more at avax.network


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We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

 

Music by Henry McLean

Visa & Bridge Stablecoin Linked Cards Ft. Privy CEO Henri Stern & Noble CEO Jelena Djuric05 May 202500:51:17

On Ep. 29 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Henri Stern, CEO @ Privy and Jelena Djuric, CEO @ Noble to discuss Visa's stablecoin linked cards announcement and a new era of Fintech innovation with stablecoins.

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 02:20 Visa's stablecoin linked cards announcement
  • 05:00 Global expansion of stablecoin payment infrastructure
  • 10:00 New era of FinTech innovation with stablecoins
  • 15:00 Demand for stablecoins in Asia and Latin America
  • 20:00 Projected growth of stablecoin market by 2030
  • 30:00 Worldcoin's Visa card for spending WLD rewards
  • 40:00 Ripple's rejected bid to acquire Circle
  • 45:00 Korean banks launching a joint stablecoin venture

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also presented by BVNK.

BVNK is the leading provider of stablecoin payments infrastructure—helping businesses move money faster, settle globally, and even launch their own stablecoin products. Head to BVNK.com to learn more!

This podcast is also supported by Canton Network.

The groundbreaking Layer 1 public chain where traditional finance and crypto are converging. Visit canton.network to learn more.


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We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

 

Music by Henry McLean

The Agentic Stablecoin Bank Ft. Elise Soucie Watts and Stepan Simkin26 May 202500:47:49

On Ep. 32 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine is joined by Elise Soucie Watts, Executive Director @ Global Digital Finance and Stepan Simkin, CEO @ Squads to discuss Squads unveiling a stablecoin account for businesses, AI agents and compliance in financial services and more!

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 02:46 Squads unveiling a stablecoin account for businesses
  • 05:08 Grid as the open API layer for stablecoin Fintech
  • 06:22 Regulatory framework and compliance for stablecoin products
  • 11:32 Self-custody vs. FBO accounts in stablecoin finance
  • 14:43 AI agents and compliance in financial services
  • 18:07 Jamie Dimon and JPMorgan enabling crypto purchases
  • 28:39 Senate passing preliminary vote on the GENIUS Act
  • 38:16 Catena Labs building AI-native financial institutions with stablecoins

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

Tokenized is also presented by Avalanche.

With Avalanche’s purpose-built Layer 1s, institutions can tailor digital asset strategies to their exact needs—while still tapping into the power of public blockchain innovation, developer communities, and seamless interoperability. Learn more at avax.network


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We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

 

Music by Henry McLean

Why Does Meta Want a Stablecoin? Ft. Brandon Arvanaghi and Anurag Arjun19 May 202500:44:58

On Ep. 31 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Brandon Arvanaghi, CEO @ Meow and Anurag Arjun, Founder @ Avail to discuss Robinhood's global expansion in Fintech and crypto, Meow's integration of USDC for business payments and why Meta wants a stablecoin.

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Robinhood's global expansion in Fintech and crypto
  • 01:16 Meow's integration of USDC for business payments
  • 02:29 Blockchain scalability and interoperability challenges
  • 04:38 Meta's renewed interest in stablecoins for payouts
  • 11:59 Practical use cases for stablecoins in cross-border payments
  • 16:46 Robinhood's acquisition of crypto trading platforms
  • 22:25 Demand for cross-border treasury management solutions
  • 28:07 JP Morgan's blockchain for tokenized asset settlement
  • 38:10 Ant Financial's partnership with AAVE for RWA market
  • 42:38 Transition from DeFi to on-chain finance with RWAs

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also presented by BVNK.

BVNK is the leading provider of stablecoin payments infrastructure—helping businesses move money faster, settle globally, and even launch their own stablecoin products. Head to BVNK.com to learn more!

This podcast is also supported by Canton Network.

The groundbreaking Layer 1 public chain where traditional finance and crypto are converging. Visit canton.network to learn more.


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We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

 

Music by Henry McLean

Should Banks Fear Stripe Stablecoin Accounts? Ft. Inversion Capital CEO Santiago Santos12 May 202500:41:16

On Ep. 30 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Santiago Santos, CEO @ Inversion Capital to discuss Stablecoins transforming traditional businesses, Inversion Capital's private equity approach and more!

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Stablecoins transforming traditional businesses
  • 00:42 Institutional adoption of real world assets
  • 02:02 Inversion Capital's private equity approach
  • 09:25 Telco companies becoming Fintech banks
  • 15:18 Visa's investment in BVNK
  • 18:07 Stripe's stablecoin accounts launch
  • 24:54 Stablecoins as a Swift alternative
  • 33:05 Coinbase's acquisition of Derbet and x402 protocol

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

Tokenized is also presented by Avalanche.

With Avalanche’s purpose-built Layer 1s, institutions can tailor digital asset strategies to their exact needs—while still tapping into the power of public blockchain innovation, developer communities, and seamless interoperability. Learn more at avax.network


***

We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

 

Music by Henry McLean

Worldpay Brings Stablecoins to $2.3T Commerce Network With BVNK Ft. Chris Harmse AND Nabil Manji28 May 202500:11:09

On this bonus episode of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, is joined by Chris Harmse, Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder @ BVNK and Nabil Manji, SVP, Head of Fintech Growth and Financial Partnerships @ Worldpay to discuss Worldpay partnering with BVNK to enable stablecoin payouts for merchants, the technical breakdown and more!

Timestamps:

  • 01:45 Worldpay partners with BVNK to enable stablecoin payouts for merchants
  • 03:12 The benefits of stablecoins for merchant payouts explained
  • 04:24 A technical breakdown: How the integration operates
  • 05:22 Where is the demand from Worldpay's client base?
  • 06:50 The future evolution of stablecoin payouts for merchants
  • 08:15 Will stablecoins remain a long-term solution?

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

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We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

 

Music by Henry McLean

Stripe Acquire Privy & Circle IPO Frenzy Ft. Davis Hart & Daniel Mottice16 Jun 202500:48:24

On Ep. 35 of Tokenized, Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, is joined by Davis Hart, General Manager @ Solana Labs and Daniel Mottice, Founder @ Beam to discuss Stripe's acquisition of Privy, the future of embedded and self-custodial wallets and more!

Timestamps:

  • 04:08 Stripe's acquisition of crypto wallet provider Privy
  • 06:32 Differences between Stripe's Bridge and Privy acquisitions
  • 08:10 The future of embedded and self-custodial wallets
  • 21:22 Circle's IPO and its impact on stablecoin adoption
  • 27:10 Airwallex CEO's critique of stablecoins in FX markets
  • 35:28 Big tech firms exploring stablecoin integration (Apple, X, Airbnb)
  • 41:29 Potential use cases for stablecoins in P2P payments and marketplaces

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also presented by BVNK.

BVNK is the leading provider of stablecoin payments infrastructure—helping businesses move money faster, settle globally, and even launch their own stablecoin products. Head to BVNK.com to learn more!

This podcast is also supported by Canton Network.

The groundbreaking Layer 1 public chain where traditional finance and crypto are converging. Visit canton.network to learn more.


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We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

 

Music by Henry McLean

Stablecoin Stats: The Onchain Data Behind Circle's IPO - May 202512 Jun 202500:32:02

On Ep. 1 of Stablecoin Stats, Anthony Yim, Co-Founder @ Artemis and Andrew Van Aken, Data Scientist @ Artemis discuss the onchain data behind Circle’s giga IPO, tron’s stablecoin impact and more!

Timestamps:

  • 02:09 Circle's IPO and its rapid trading price surge
  • 06:16 USDC supply growth and its all-time high record
  • 07:53 Binance partnership driving USDC adoption
  • 10:34 Centralized exchanges dominate USDC holdings over DeFi
  • 14:13 Tether's dominance in payments vs USDC in DeFi
  • 19:16 Tron and Ethereum leading stablecoin supply
  • 25:32 B2B stablecoin payments volume up 400% year-over-year

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is powered by Artemis


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Music by Henry McLean

Banks Have Stablecoin Whiplash & Conduit Raise $36M Ft. Farooq Malik, Gwera Kiwana and Kirill Gertman09 Jun 202500:38:08

On Ep. 34 of Tokenized, Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa is joined by Farooq Malik, Co-Founder @ Rain, Gwera Kiwana, Global Expansion @ Sling Money and Kirill Gertman, CEO @ Conduit to discuss Conduit raising $36 million in Series A funding, banks partnering with stablecoin platforms for payments and more!

Timestamps:

  • 02:26 Conduit raises $36 million in Series A funding
  • 04:01 Businesses using stablecoins for cross-border transactions
  • 06:06 Stablecoins replacing SWIFT for global payments
  • 08:48 Stablecoins as a hedge against currency devaluation
  • 13:22 On-chain lending and programmable credit rails
  • 17:49 Santander explores stablecoin and crypto services
  • 22:51 Banks partnering with stablecoin platforms for payments
  • 29:49 SEC clarifies staking services are not securities
  • 34:39 Yield optimization for businesses using stablecoins

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

Tokenized is also presented by Avalanche.

With Avalanche’s purpose-built Layer 1s, institutions can tailor digital asset strategies to their exact needs—while still tapping into the power of public blockchain innovation, developer communities, and seamless interoperability. Learn more at avax.network


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We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

 

Music by Henry McLean

B2B Payments - The Killer App for Stablecoins Ft. Artemis Co-Founder Anthony Yim02 Jun 202500:43:23

On Ep. 33 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined live by Anthony Yim, Co-Founder @ Artemis to discuss the Artemis report: Stablecoin Payments from the Ground Up, agentic payments in programmable finance and more!

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 02:29 Artemis report: Stablecoin Payments from the Ground Up
  • 07:03 B2B payments growth and $70B annualized volume
  • 14:05 USDT dominance in both developed and emerging markets
  • 17:28 Regulatory clarity and its impact on stablecoin liquidity
  • 21:36 Big banks exploring joint stablecoin initiatives
  • 30:48 Worldpay enabling global stablecoin payouts in 146 markets
  • 37:34 Stablecoin-linked cards and their role in commerce
  • 40:00 Agentic payments and AI in programmable finance

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also presented by BVNK.

BVNK is the leading provider of stablecoin payments infrastructure—helping businesses move money faster, settle globally, and even launch their own stablecoin products. Head to BVNK.com to learn more!

This podcast is also supported by Canton Network.

The groundbreaking Layer 1 public chain where traditional finance and crypto are converging. Visit canton.network to learn more.


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We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

 

Music by Henry McLean

Why Are Stablecoins So Hot Right Now? Live from Avalanche Summit 202519 Jun 202501:34:35

In this episode, Simon Taylor, Co-host of Tokenized, is joined by an array of guests from the 2025 Avalanche Summit, to discuss various topics such as Stablecoins, RWAs and Tokenized Equities.

Timestamps:

  • 01:26 Haseeb Qureshi, GP @ Dragonfly
  • 14:46 David Sutter, Co-Founder @ OpenTrade
  • 23:43 Anna Wroblewska, CBO @ Dinari
  • 31:10 Wyatt Lonergan, General Partner @ VanEck Ventures
  • 40:19 Farooq Malik, Co-Founder @ Rain
  • 54:09 Jerald David, CEO @ Lynq Network
  • 1:00:52 Nikhil Sharma, Executive Director, Head of Growth @ Kinexys Digital Assets
  • 1:15:51 Maredith Hannon, Head Of Business Development, Digital Assets @ WisdomTree

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.


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We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

 

Music by Henry McLean

Did Robinhood Tokenize OpenAI Stock? Ft. Itai Turbahn & Joao Reginatto07 Jul 202500:53:02

On Ep. 38 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Itai Turbahn, CEO & Co-Founder @ Dynamic and Joao Reginatto, CSO @ M0 to discuss Robinhood launching stocks tokens in the EU, their layer 2 blockchain based on Arbitrum, and more!

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 00:38 Robinhood launching stocks tokens in the EU
  • 03:15 Robinhood's layer two blockchain based on Arbitrum
  • 08:23 Superstate tokenizing stock certificates natively on-chain
  • 17:51 Fragmentation risks in tokenized assets and liquidity
  • 23:01 Competition between Arbitrum and OP Stack for L2 standards
  • 28:35 Circle applying for a US trust banking license
  • 32:20 Democratization of fintech and global neo-bank growth
  • 39:37 Regulatory clarity and federal oversight for stablecoins
  • 45:37 Kraken launch Krak, global money app

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

Tokenized is also presented by Avalanche.

With Avalanche’s purpose-built Layer 1s, institutions can tailor digital asset strategies to their exact needs—while still tapping into the power of public blockchain innovation, developer communities, and seamless interoperability. Learn more at avax.network


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We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

 

Music by Henry McLean

Fiserv Stablecoin & Digital Asset Raise $135M Ft. Alonso de Gortari & Eric Saraniecki30 Jun 202500:53:32

On Ep. 37 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Alonso de Gortari, Director of Product & Chief Economist @ Mysten Labs and Eric Saraniecki, Co-Founder & Head of Network Strategy @ Digital Asset to discuss Digital Asset raising $135M for Canton, Fiserv announcing a stablecoin and more!

Timestamps:

  • 3:43 Digital Asset raises $135M for privacy-focused blockchain Canton
  • 5:19 Institutional demand for privacy in tokenized assets and stablecoins
  • 12:36 Bitcoin as high-quality liquid assets in capital markets
  • 21:35 Fiserv announces stablecoin FIUSD with Paxos, Circle, and PayPal
  • 25:58 Core ledgers vs. blockchains for banking infrastructure
  • 33:51 Trade-offs between blockchain cores and traditional banking systems
  • 40:24 Visa expands stablecoin settlement in EMEA with Yellow Card
  • 46:22 Challenges of stablecoin adoption in cross-border remittances

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also presented by BVNK.

BVNK is the leading provider of stablecoin payments infrastructure—helping businesses move money faster, settle globally, and even launch their own stablecoin products. Head to BVNK.com to learn more!

This podcast is also supported by Canton Network.

The groundbreaking Layer 1 public chain where traditional finance and crypto are converging. Visit canton.network to learn more.


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We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

 

Music by Henry McLean

dLocal and BVNK Partner to Deliver Stablecoin Payouts Ft. Chris Harmse and John O'Brien25 Jun 202500:10:15

On this bonus episode of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, is joined by Chris Harmse, Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder @ BVNK and John O'Brien, Chief Revenue Officer @ dLocal, to discuss the BVNK and dLocal partnership for global payouts, real-world stablecoin use cases and more!

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:01 BVNK and dLocal partnership for global payouts
  • 03:09 Scaling stablecoin payouts use cases
  • 04:34 Economics of stablecoin sandwich vs traditional routes
  • 06:48 Handling crypto complexity in payments infrastructure
  • 07:43 Future corridor expansion and production scale
  • 08:22 dLocal's focus on real-world stablecoin use cases
  • 09:04 BVNK's enterprise-ready stablecoin infrastructure

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also presented by BVNK

BVNK is the leading provider of stablecoin payments infrastructure—helping businesses move money faster, settle globally, and even launch their own stablecoin products. Head to BVNK.com to learn more!


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We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

 

Music by Henry McLean

Shopify Launches Stablecoin Payments & JP Morgan Launch JPMD Ft. Chris Harmse and John O'Brien23 Jun 202500:40:12

On Ep. 36 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine is joined by Chris Harmse, Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder @ BVNK and John O'Brien, Chief Revenue Officer @ dLocal to discuss Shopify enabling stablecoin payments via Coinbase and Stripe, Walmart and Amazon exploring issuing their own stablecoins and more!

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 02:58 Shopify enables stablecoin payments via Coinbase and Stripe
  • 05:08 Stablecoin demand in global south e-commerce markets
  • 09:03 Programmable payments and escrow in Shopify's protocol
  • 11:01 Walmart and Amazon explore issuing their own stablecoins
  • 17:10 Mercado Libre's stablecoin for rewards and emerging markets
  • 18:40 Corporate treasury use cases for stablecoins in B2B
  • 26:02 JP Morgan pilots USD deposit token on Coinbase's blockchain
  • 32:21 Draining pre-funded accounts with stablecoins in emerging markets
  • 35:32 Compliance frameworks for stablecoins and blockchain payments

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

Tokenized is also presented by Avalanche.

With Avalanche’s purpose-built Layer 1s, institutions can tailor digital asset strategies to their exact needs—while still tapping into the power of public blockchain innovation, developer communities, and seamless interoperability. Learn more at avax.network


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We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

 

Music by Henry McLean

Stablecoin Stats: Are Onchain Stocks the Next Stablecoin Adoption Driver? - June 202510 Jul 202500:29:14

On Ep. 2 of Stablecoin Stats, Anthony Yim, Co-Founder @ Artemis and Andrew Van Aken, Data Scientist @ Artemis discuss OTC desk experience with Tether on Tron in Hong Kong, regional differences in stablecoin usage and more!

Timestamps:

  • 02:09 Circle's IPO and its rapid trading price surge
  • 06:16 USDC supply growth and its all-time high record
  • 07:53 Binance partnership driving USDC adoption
  • 10:34 Centralized exchanges dominate USDC holdings over DeFi
  • 14:13 Tether's dominance in payments vs USDC in DeFi
  • 19:16 Tron and Ethereum leading stablecoin supply
  • 25:32 B2B stablecoin payments volume up 400% year-over-year

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is powered by Artemis


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We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

 

Music by Henry McLean

Will Gaybrick, President, Product and Business at Stripe: Tokenized Interviews17 Jul 202500:35:02

Stripe broke the internet when they spent $1.1bn for Bridge.

But this was a small part of a bigger master plan.

In this Exclusive Tokenized Interview, President of Stripe Will Gaybrick takes us behind the scenes... 🧵

Timestamps:

  • 02:28 Problems with traditional fiat payment systems and inefficiencies
  • 04:36 Stablecoins as programmable dollars in an open ecosystem
  • 07:24 Stripe's acquisition of Bridge
  • 09:39 Stablecoin financial accounts expanding to over 100 countries
  • 11:15 Visa cards for spending stablecoin balances in 12 markets
  • 16:20 Role of non-custodial wallets in stablecoin adoption
  • 18:56 Companies like Walmart and Amazon issuing their own stablecoins
  • 21:37 Programmability of stablecoins and future of on-chain disputes
  • 26:47 Risk management and compliance in stablecoin adoption

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This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

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Music by Henry McLean

Why Banks Are Launching Crypto Products Ft. Oli Harris, Haonan Li & Raj Parekh14 Jul 202500:47:03

On Ep. 39 of Tokenized, Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, is joined by Oli Harris, Founder & CEO @ Arda Global, Haonan Li, Co-Founder & CEO @ Codex and Raj Parekh, Head of Stablecoins/Payments @ Monad Foundation & Co-Founder @ Portal to discuss Monad Foundation acquiring Portal for stablecoin payments, BBVA launching Bitcoin and Ether trading for retail and more!

Timestamps:

  • 02:12 Monad Foundation acquires Portal for stablecoin payments
  • 04:25 Competition among blockchains in stablecoin adoption
  • 06:35 Vertical integration in blockchain foundations
  • 11:26 Concentration of stablecoin supply on Ethereum, Tron, Solana
  • 14:47 Embedded wallets and orchestration in crypto
  • 17:40 BBVA launches Bitcoin and Ether trading for retail
  • 22:02 Crypto-backed lending market and bank involvement
  • 28:23 Bank of England considers stablecoins for wholesale payments
  • 31:26 Future of non-dollar backed stablecoins and on-chain FX

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also presented by BVNK.

BVNK is the leading provider of stablecoin payments infrastructure—helping businesses move money faster, settle globally, and even launch their own stablecoin products. Head to BVNK.com to learn more!

This podcast is also supported by Canton Network.

The groundbreaking Layer 1 public chain where traditional finance and crypto are converging. Visit canton.network to learn more.


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We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

 

Music by Henry McLean

GENIUS Passes - What Happens Now? Ft. Kean Gilbert & Atikh Bana28 Jul 202500:44:17

Tokenized Podcast LIVE in London 💂 Get your FREE ticket here: https://lu.ma/6ryjfi41

On Ep. 41 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Kean Gilbert, Head of Institutional Relations @ Lido and Atikh Bana, Co-Founder & CEO @ Acctual to discuss regulatory clarity, its impact on stablecoin innovation and more!

Timestamps:

  • 03:37 Regulatory clarity and its impact on stablecoin innovation
  • 05:18 Use of stablecoins in cross-border payments and remittance
  • 13:34 PNC partnering with Coinbase for crypto trading services
  • 20:39 Western Union integrating stablecoins for instant settlements
  • 26:29 Coinbase launching perpetual futures trading in the US
  • 33:05 Ethereum's resurgence and its role in stablecoin adoption
  • 41:28 Liquid staking and its benefits for institutional investors

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

This podcast is also presented by BVNK.

BVNK is the leading provider of stablecoin payments infrastructure—helping businesses move money faster, settle globally, and even launch their own stablecoin products. Head to BVNK.com to learn more!

This podcast is also supported by Canton Network.

The groundbreaking Layer 1 public chain where traditional finance and crypto are converging. Visit canton.network to learn more.


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We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

 

Music by Henry McLean

Every Bank Announced Its Stablecoin Strategy Ft. Ethan Chan & Noah Levine21 Jul 202500:34:58

On Ep. 40 of Tokenized, Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, is joined by Ethan Chan, Co-Founder and CEO @ Allium and Noah Levine, Data and Strategy @ Visa to discuss Visa's approach to on-chain data and analytics, the future of crypto applications built on self-custodial wallets and more!

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:12 Visa's approach to on-chain data and analytics
  • 04:53 Retail payment analysis using stablecoins under $250
  • 09:21 Differences between USDT and USDC usage in retail payments
  • 13:06 Coinbase Wallet evolution into the Base App with social features
  • 17:25 Future of crypto applications built on self-custodial wallets
  • 21:30 Content coins vs. NFTs and their role in social engagement
  • 25:22 Citi's focus on tokenized deposits and fiat services for stablecoins
  • 30:06 Privacy and interoperability challenges with tokenized deposits
  • 32:48 Public vs. permissioned blockchains for tokenized deposits

This episode is brought to you by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

Tokenized is also presented by Avalanche.

With Avalanche’s purpose-built Layer 1s, institutions can tailor digital asset strategies to their exact needs—while still tapping into the power of public blockchain innovation, developer communities, and seamless interoperability. Learn more at avax.network


***

We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research!

 

Music by Henry McLean

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