On Ep. 54 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, GTM @ Tempo, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Diogo Monica, GP @ Haun Ventures and Michelle O'Connor, Founder @ The Digital Future to discuss Tempo's $500M funding round, the rise of vertically integrated payment blockchains and more!

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 03:02 Tempo's $500M funding round and strategic acquisitions
• 05:23 The rise of vertically integrated payment blockchains
• 07:33 Evolution of stable coins and multi-chain competition
• 13:12 The spectrum of blockchain decentralization and requirements
• 20:03 Ripple's acquisition of G Treasury for corporate treasury
• 23:56 Ripple's M&A strategy and RLUSD stable coin integration
• 30:11 Regulatory and global challenges for corporate treasury
• 35:42 Fed's proposed payments account and master account access
• 40:49 Stable coins and the future of narrow banking

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 Centrifuge

With over $1 billion in total value locked, Centrifuge works with major institutional partners to tokenize and distribute their funds — and with capital allocators onchain to invest and manage yield. Through every crypto cycle, Centrifuge has been building — and today, it’s the market leader in tokenizing real-world assets. Learn more at centrifuge.io

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Music by Henry McLean