February 26, 2026

Serial Founder Eric Barbier - Why Stablecoins Are the Best Cross Border Rail

35 minutes

On Ep. 3 of Stablecoin Stories, Simon Taylor, GTM @ Tempo and Ran Goldi, VP Payments, Fireblocks are joined by Eric Barbier, CEO @ Triple-A to discuss the inefficiencies in traditional remittance that inspired Triple-A, using stablecoins for cross border B2B and more!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

2:21 The inefficiencies in traditional remittance that inspired Triple-A

7:44 How stablecoins reduce working capital needs in payments

10:55 Real world example of using stablecoins for cross border B2B

13:06 Why Fortune 500 companies avoid holding stablecoins on their balance sheet

18:33 Stablecoins as a lifeline for consumers in emerging markets with dollar restrictions

24:24 Adoption of stablecoins in the global gaming sector

29:08 The regulatory landscape and challenges with banks for stablecoin firms

Tokenized is sponsored 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 Fireblocks

With over $100 billion in monthly stablecoin volume, Fireblocks powers stablecoin strategies at scale with infrastructure that enables PSPs, fintechs, remitters and banks to issue, move, hold, and manage stablecoins. And it’s all done securely, at scale, and with built-in compliance. Learn more at fireblocks.com

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Music by Henry McLean

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