Banks Are Waking Up to the Stablecoin Threat

On Ep. 65 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, GTM @ Tempo and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Sandy Kaul, EVP and Head of Innovation, Franklin Templeton to discuss OnePay's integration of crypto, Franklin Templeton's early tokenization platform and more!

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 02:43 OnePay's integration of crypto
• 04:28 The rise of financial super apps and wallet-based ecosystems
• 06:33 Franklin Templeton's early tokenization platform and wallet infrastructure
• 10:19 Tokenization expanding to alternative assets like art and IP
• 13:32 Data and operational challenges for enterprise blockchain adoption
• 20:54 Barclays invests in stablecoin settlement firm Ubyx
• 24:33 Banks' strategic dilemma between stablecoins and tokenized deposits
• 33:44 Lloyds Bank completes gilt purchase using tokenized deposits

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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Music by Henry McLean