This show is for the builders, who see the Bitcoin ETF as just the first step in a much broader picture. The tokenization of all assets.
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Mesh Raise $82m to Bring Stablecoins Everywhere Ft. CEO Bam Azizi
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 payments04:01 Why stablecoins are the killer app for crypto06:29 How Mesh pivoted from on-ramps to payments08:14 The rise of stablecoin payments in LATAM13:04 Why crypto payments need better UX to scale16:13 Stablecoins for subscriptions26:30 The stablecoin wars32:26 OCC’s new guidance and what it means for banks45:55 BBVA launches retail crypto services in SpainThis episode is brought to you by VisaA 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.***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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Interoperable Onchain Finance Ft. LayerZero CEO Bryan Pellegrino
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 interoperability02:57 How blockchain bridging compares to TCP/IP07:28 The challenge of issuing assets across multiple blockchains13:23 Why seamless cross-chain transactions are the future17:28 How asset issuers can control their own security22:26 The rise of multi-chain stablecoins like USDT Zero28:50 Why being first on new blockchains is critical33:14 Compliance challenges for financial institutions in crypto37:00 How LayerZero makes money and its business model43:20 AI and crypto – where the two industries intersectThis episode is brought to you by VisaA 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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8 Ways Banks will make money from Stablecoins Ft. Nick Philpott
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 announcement09:30 SEC drop several cases13:30 De-banking issues in crypto and correspondent banking17:20 Bank of America potentially launching a stablecoin23:15 Eight ways banks can make money with stablecoins29:30 Singapore's regulatory ecosystem for crypto33:50 The GENIUS Bill and payment stablecoin issuer framework41:05 Stablecoins in commodity trading and global trade47:46 Avalanche Visa credit card launchThis episode is brought to you by VisaA 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.***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!
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Ripple USD, Stablecoins & Custody Ft. Ripple President Monica Long
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 Ledger05:00 How Ripple powers cross-border payments with stablecoins08:48 Ripple’s custody play: Metaco & major bank partnerships13:16 Why Ripple launched its own stablecoin, RLUSD16:53 U.S. crypto regulations shift—what it means for adoption22:29 Tokenized assets & stablecoins are reshaping finance27:00 XRP ETFs: why more approvals could be coming33:28 Ripple’s next moves: expansion, execution, and M&A39:34 The future of XRP Ledger & institutional financeThis episode is brought to you by VisaA 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!***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!
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A Very Stable Conference
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 VisaA 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.***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!
This show is for the builders, who see the Bitcoin ETF as just the first step in a much broader picture. The tokenization of all assets.
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 by hitting subscribe now.
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