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March 30How Do Tokenized Equities Work? Ft. BlackRock’s Head of Digital Assets
On Ep. 76 of Tokenized, Pet Berisha, Co-Creator @ Tokenized is joined by Rob Hadick, GP @ Dragonfly, Robert Mitchnick, Head of Digital Assets @ BlackRock and Noah Levine, Partner @ Andreessen Horowitz to discuss stablecoins evolving into new financial infrastructure, US regional banks building a tokenized deposit network and more!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction

02:17 Tokenization as an access story for investors

05:51 Three categories of tokenized equity structures

08:41 Transferability limits of whitelisted tokenized assets

11:21 NYSE and Securitize partner for 24/7 trading

15:00 Stablecoins evolving into new financial infrastructure

18:58 US regional banks build tokenized deposit network

24:21 Stablecoins vs tokenized deposits serve different users

25:42 Privacy demand grows for capital markets onchain

31:06 Future market structure with fewer intermediaries
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 presented by Bridge, a Stripe company.
Just like the internet made information global, stablecoins are making money global. And Bridge, a Stripe company, is the infrastructure powering that shift. Built for speed, scale, and simplicity, Bridge helps businesses send, store, convert, and spend stablecoins instantly, all without borders or having to navigate the complexities of crypto. Learn more at bridge.xyz
Tokenized is presented by M0
Stablecoins are becoming global financial infrastructure. It's time for that infrastructure to mature. If you're a brand, you should have your own stablecoin set to the behavior of financial flows moving through your product. If you're an issuer, you want to be the stablecoin partner for the most valuable brands. M0 is the only platform where issuers and brands get together to build digital money products for the world. Learn more at m0.org

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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
35 min
March 263X Bank Founder Building the Bank for Tokenized Finance
On Ep. 4 of Stablecoin Stories, Simon Taylor, Head of Market Development @ Tempo and Ran Goldi, SVP Payments, Fireblocks are joined by Scott Shay, Founder @ N3XT to discuss the creation and impact of Signature Bank’s Signet, the role in the stablecoin ecosystem as a bank and more!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction

05:46 The creation and impact of Signature Bank’s Signet

09:41 Lessons learned from the March 2023 bank closures

12:30 Design choices behind the first US narrow bank

16:37 Role in the stablecoin ecosystem as a bank

20:01 Solving interoperability between multiple proprietary stablecoins

25:32 The difference between instant debit and instant settlement

34:51 N3XT's safety features and technological advantages
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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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
41 min
March 23Tempo Head of Product: From First Line of Code to Mainnet in 7 Months
On Ep. 75 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Market Development @ Tempo and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Raj Parekh, Head of Stablecoins and Payments @ Monad and Liam Horne, Product @ Tempo to discuss the Machine Payments Protocol MPP, Tempo mainnet launch, Mastercard acquiring BVNK for $1.8 billion and more!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction

2:36 Machine Payments Protocol MPP overview and purpose

4:31 Visa partnership on MPP and command line commerce

9:25 MPP enabling frictionless agentic workflows

14:52 Sessions enable micro payments per token

19:31 Tempo mainnet launch and key features

22:41 Evolution of third generation layer one blockchains

31:16 Creative agentic applications being built on Tempo

36:22 Mastercard acquires BVNK for $1.8 billion

37:28 Financial institutions need a stablecoin strategy
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 presented by Bridge, a Stripe company.
Just like the internet made information global, stablecoins are making money global. And Bridge, a Stripe company, is the infrastructure powering that shift. Built for speed, scale, and simplicity, Bridge helps businesses send, store, convert, and spend stablecoins instantly, all without borders or having to navigate the complexities of crypto. Learn more at bridge.xyz
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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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
50 min
March 19AI Transformer Model Author Illia Polosukhin: Building the Intention Economy
On Ep. 4 of Agentic Commerce, Simon Taylor, Head of Market Development @ Tempo, and Bam Azizi, CEO & Founder @ Mesh are joined by Illia Polosukhin, Co-Founder @ NEAR Protocol to discuss NEAR Protocol, solving AI coordination, payment challenges and more!

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction

7:05 NEAR Protocol & solving AI coordination and payment challenges

15:37 Redefining commerce as an intent-based flow beyond payments

22:41 The landscape of agentic commerce protocols and aggregation

25:01 Security challenges with AI agents and the creation of IronClaw

30:13 The evolution toward secure operating systems for AI

31:25 Balancing crypto integration with the open source community

34:04 Future vision for IronClaw and Near Protocol
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 Mesh
As the first global crypto payments network, Mesh connects over 300 wallets, exchanges and payments platforms, and enables anyone to pay and get paid instantly, anywhere, in any asset. Mesh makes digital transactions seamless, secure and universal, fuelling the next era of agentic commerce. Learn more at meshpay.com
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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
37 min
March 16KAST Raise $80M for Stablecoin Neobank
On Ep. 74 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, GTM @ Tempo and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Raagulan Pathy, CEO & Co-Founder @ KAST and Homam Maalouf, Co-Founder & Chief Products Officer @ Lead Bank to discuss KAST raise $80m for stablecoin neobank, Lead Bank's role in enabling stablecoin card programs and more!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction

1:39 KAST's $80M raise and vision for a global stablecoin neobank

2:21 KAST's global growth metrics and stablecoin adoption beyond trading

5:48 Lead Bank's role in enabling stablecoin card programs

7:05 Building lasting compliance infrastructure for stablecoin platforms

19:18 NASDAQ partners with Kraken to launch tokenized stocks globally

29:29 Using crypto assets as collateral for loans and credit lines

33:50 Stablecoin settlement with Visa and Mastercard card networks

40:46 Banks issuing their own stablecoins and market fragmentation
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 presented by Bridge, a Stripe company.
Just like the internet made information global, stablecoins are making money global. And Bridge, a Stripe company, is the infrastructure powering that shift. Built for speed, scale, and simplicity, Bridge helps businesses send, store, convert, and spend stablecoins instantly, all without borders or having to navigate the complexities of crypto. Learn more at bridge.xyz
Tokenized is presented by M0
Stablecoins are becoming global financial infrastructure. It's time for that infrastructure to mature. If you're a brand, you should have your own stablecoin set to the behavior of financial flows moving through your product. If you're an issuer, you want to be the stablecoin partner for the most valuable brands. M0 is the only platform where issuers and brands get together to build digital money products for the world. Learn more at m0.org

***

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
51 min
March 12Banks Need Stablecoin Accounts - 77% of Users Say
On Ep. 9 of Stablecoin Stats, Anthony Yim, Co-Founder @ Artemis and Andrew Van Aken, Data Scientist @ Artemis are joined by Chris Harmse, Co-Founder @ BVNK to discuss the state of the stablecoin market from RFPs to implementation, how to pitch stablecoin adoption within an enterprise and more!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction

4:26 The state of the stablecoin market from RFPs to implementation

7:23 How to pitch stablecoin adoption within an enterprise

9:47 Overview of the BVNK stablecoin utility report

11:43 Stablecoins have velocity and are used for spending not just saving

16:31 Building user trust and keeping capital on payment platforms

19:54 The current state and future of non-USD stablecoins

23:26 The intersection of AI agents and stablecoin 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.
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
31 min
March 09Will AI Agents Use Stablecoins or Virtual Cards?
On Ep. 73 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, GTM @ Tempo and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Tanner Taddeo, CEO & Co-Founder @ Stable Sea and Alfonso Gómez-Jordana, Founder @ Crossmint to discuss stablecoin-linked cards, AI agent exclusive virtual cards, Morgan Stanley applying for national trust charter and more!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction

3:11 Stablecoin-linked cards as a business model for neobanks and remittance companies

6:15 Launching AI agent exclusive virtual cards powered by Visa intelligent commerce

10:52 Enterprise treasury management using stablecoins with AI agents

13:02 Comparing credit cards versus stablecoins for AI agent payments

24:35 Morgan Stanley applying for national trust charter to custody crypto assets

31:06 Kraken becoming first crypto firm to receive a payments master account

35:34 Fintechs applying for bank charters to control their own destiny

41:32 NYSE parent company ICE investing in crypto exchange OKX
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 presented by Bridge, a Stripe company.
Just like the internet made information global, stablecoins are making money global. And Bridge, a Stripe company, is the infrastructure powering that shift. Built for speed, scale, and simplicity, Bridge helps businesses send, store, convert, and spend stablecoins instantly, all without borders or having to navigate the complexities of crypto. Learn more at bridge.xyz
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

***

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
45 min
March 02Meta Is Coming for Stablecoins
On Ep. 72 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, GTM @ Tempo is joined by Nicole Sandler, Chief Ecosystem Officer @ Ubyx and Fredrik Haga, Co-Founder @ Dune to discuss onchain data showing stablecoin supply and exchange holding trends, Blueprint raising $4.25M and more!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction

2:31 Onchain data shows stablecoin supply and exchange holdings trends

4:32 Stablecoin utility decouples from crypto speculation for enterprises

7:36 PayPal's stablecoin PYUSD grows 750% despite parent company struggles

13:21 Meta's stablecoin pivot from Libra to regulated Genius Act compliance

28:45 RedotPay eyes $1B IPO signaling US regulatory clarity for stablecoins

33:30 Tether invests in creator economy platform Whop for stablecoin payouts

36:32 Kraken launches tokenized equity perpetual futures with 20x leverage

41:04 Blueprint raises $4.25M for on-chain compliance operating system
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 presented by Bridge, a Stripe company.
Just like the internet made information global, stablecoins are making money global. And Bridge, a Stripe company, is the infrastructure powering that shift. Built for speed, scale, and simplicity, Bridge helps businesses send, store, convert, and spend stablecoins instantly, all without borders or having to navigate the complexities of crypto. Learn more at bridge.xyz
Tokenized is presented by M0
Stablecoins are becoming global financial infrastructure. It's time for that infrastructure to mature. If you're a brand, you should have your own stablecoin set to the behavior of financial flows moving through your product. If you're an issuer, you want to be the stablecoin partner for the most valuable brands. M0 is the only platform where issuers and brands get together to build digital money products for the world. Learn more at m0.org

***

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
44 min
February 26Serial Founder Eric Barbier - Why Stablecoins Are the Best Cross Border Rail
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

***

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
36 min
February 23Command Line Commerce & Payoneer Launches Stablecoin Payments
On Ep. 71 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, GTM @ Tempo and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Davis Hart, Founder & CEO @ Omnia and Robert Morgan, Head of Stablecoins @ Payoneer to discuss Payoneer's partnership with Bridge, why stablecoin companies are pursuing federal trust charters and more!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction

2:10 Payoneer's partnership with Bridge for stablecoin payout capabilities

4:05 The evolution of stablecoin payouts from new entrants to established players

7:48 The business case for Payoneer adopting stablecoins

10:17 Why stablecoin companies are pursuing federal trust charters

12:15 Tokenized deposits versus stablecoins and their different use cases

18:41 The early exploration phase of tokenized deposits

26:43 Apollo's partnership with Morpho for on chain lending

34:19 The potential of on chain lending beyond crypto collateral
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 presented by Bridge, a Stripe company.
Just like the internet made information global, stablecoins are making money global. And Bridge, a Stripe company, is the infrastructure powering that shift. Built for speed, scale, and simplicity, Bridge helps businesses send, store, convert, and spend stablecoins instantly, all without borders or having to navigate the complexities of crypto. Learn more at bridge.xyz
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

***

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
53 min

About Tokenized

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This show is for the builders, who see stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets as the next step in the finance industry. The tokenization of all assets.