Tokenized

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How Stablecoins and Deposit Tokens Will Coexist Ft. Garrett Harper, Ran Goldi & Basak Toprak Sep 15, 2025

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On Ep. 48 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, is joined by Garrett Harper, Head of Partnerships & Comms, Squads, Ran Goldi, VP Payments, Fireblocks and Basak Toprak, EMEA Head, Kinexys Digital Payments, Kinexys by J.P. Morgan to discuss how stablecoins and deposit tokens will coexist and more!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
03:28 Hyperliquid decentralized derivatives market and stable coin bidding war
09:18 Public blockchain adoption as a payment rail beyond crypto
12:53 Growth of stable coin volume and new durable business models
19:11 On-chain FX settlement with Kinexys by JP Morgan
24:11 Interoperability between crypto natives and tokenized bank deposits
32:52 Programmable payments use cases and operational benefits
41:25 Tokenization of securities and the role of regulated exchanges
48:16 The future of tokenized assets and institutional adoption pathways

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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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

Ethereum’s Stablecoin Dominance: Will It Last? Stablecoin Stats September 2025 Sep 11, 2025

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On Ep. 4 of Stablecoin Stats, Anthony Yim, Co-Founder @ Artemis and Andrew Van Aken, Data Scientist @ Artemis discuss Ethereum's $15bn stablecoin supply growth and more!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
02:15 Tether and PIX payment adoption in Brazil
03:32 Ethereum's $15bn stablecoin supply growth
06:31 Binance as a major stablecoin holder and distributor
08:22 PYUSD usage for small-value payments and transfers
11:36 USDe growth driven by DeFi lending strategies
14:08 USDG adoption by institutions for settlement
17:14 Debate on Ethereum dominance vs multi-chain future
20:00 Venture capital raises in stablecoin infrastructure
21:15 USD1's rapid growth and branding strategy

This episode is brought to you by Visa

This podcast is powered by Artemis

Music by Henry McLean

Payments Blockchain Tempo & Tokenized Stocks Surge Ft. Chris Harmse & Eric Piscini Sep 08, 2025

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On Ep. 47 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, GTM @ Tempo is joined by Chris Harmse, Co-Founder @ BVNK and Eric Piscini, CEO @ Hashgraph to discuss payments blockchain Tempo, Hedera's launch of Frontier stable token, tokenizing US stocks and more!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
05:37 Why payments need their own dedicated blockchain
08:38 Success of crypto projects without native tokens
10:00 Tension between distribution and neutrality in stablecoins
22:43 Social media discourse on Tempo's L1 vs L2 decision
27:50 Importance of sub-second finality for payment reliability
35:00 Libra's legacy and timing in the stablecoin landscape
45:00 Fragmentation in stablecoin networks and Fireblocks launch
53:46 APAC's growing role in stablecoin adoption and regulation

Tokenized is sponsored by Visa

Tokenized is presented by Bridge, a Stripe company.

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

Music by Henry McLean

Every Bank Should Tokenize Deposits Ft. Andrew Huang & Bhaji Illuminati Sep 01, 2025

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On Ep. 46 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Andrew Huang, Founder @ Conduit and Bhaji Illuminati, CEO @ Centrifuge to discuss tokenized deposits vs stablecoins in banking, regulatory considerations for tokenized deposits and more!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
01:38 Centrifuge's role in tokenizing real world assets since 2017
04:43 Debate on tokenized deposits vs stablecoins in banking
09:41 Privacy and compliance challenges for on-chain bank deposits
13:44 Regulatory considerations for tokenized deposits and systemic risk
23:34 Aave's RWA Market Horizon for on-chain collateralized lending
27:20 Institutional adoption of tokenized real world assets in DeFi
34:09 New solutions for verifying stablecoin issuers and preventing fraud
41:56 Growth of stablecoin-linked cards and global payment infrastructure
45:07 White-label stablecoin issuance and interoperability between chains

Tokenized is sponsored by Visa

Tokenized is presented by Bridge, a Stripe company.

Tokenized is also presented by Centrifuge

Music by Henry McLean

The Stablecoin Playbook for TradFi Ft. Sam Broner Aug 25, 2025

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On Ep. 45 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Sam Broner, Partner @ a16z crypto to discuss Fintech companies building their own blockchains for stablecoins, decentralization in corporate blockchain strategies and more!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
03:02 A New Playbook for TradFi: Multi-chain vs own chain
09:43 Merchant role in payments ecosystem and fee pressures
14:53 Metamask MUSD as a store of value product
17:51 Timeline for stablecoin and chain abstraction interoperability
21:52 China's potential Yuan-backed stablecoin response to US dominance
27:57 Market reaction to the Genesis Bill and Tether
32:12 Privacy solutions and their role in stablecoin adoption
38:59 Challenges for large financial institutions adopting stablecoins
46:06 Bullish IPO's watershed moment for stablecoin treasury use

Tokenized is sponsored by Visa

Tokenized is presented by Bridge, a Stripe company.

Tokenized is also presented by Fireblocks

Music by Henry McLean

Stablecoin Chains - The Future of Payments? Ft. Chainlink CEO Sergey Nazarov Aug 18, 2025

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On Ep. 44 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Sergey Nazarov, CEO @ Chainlink to discuss Chainlink's role as an Oracle platform for smart contracts, Circle launching their own L1 blockchain and more!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
00:37 Chainlink's role as an Oracle platform for smart contracts
03:45 Programmable money and the advantages of smart contracts
08:25 Fraud reduction and automation in financial systems
09:56 Recent policy developments and institutional adoption of crypto
14:21 Cross-chain interoperability and the role of CCIP
20:44 Institutional data providers bringing forex and metals on-chain
26:52 Circle and other companies launching their own L1 blockchains
34:31 Layer 2 thesis and interoperability with Ethereum
40:00 Future of blockchains and hyper-connected financial systems

This episode is brought to you by Visa

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

Music by Henry McLean

Hester Peirce, SEC Commissioner: Tokenized Interviews Aug 14, 2025

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Simon Taylor & Cuy Sheffield have the honour of being joined by Commissioner Peirce to discuss SEC Project Crypto and making America crypto-friendly, self-custody as a fundamental American value and more!

Timestamps:

01:11 SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce's views on crypto regulation
05:15 Financial privacy and disintermediating technologies
06:00 Crypto asset categorization and tokenized securities
09:56 Self-custody as a fundamental American value
16:18 Stablecoins and digital privacy challenges
20:50 Responsibility of software developers in DeFi
23:28 Traditional financial institutions interacting with DeFi
31:01 Smart contract risks and regulatory standards
36:11 Advice for regulators approaching new technologies
39:19 Future of disclosures and consumer protection

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This episode is brought to you by Visa

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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

B2B Payments: Why Ripple Acquired Rail for $200M Ft. Kevin Chan Aug 11, 2025

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On Ep. 43 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Kevin Chan, Co-Founder @ Grove Labs to discuss the Grove Labs and Avalanche partnership for on-chain credit, impact of regulatory clarity on financial institutions and more!
Timestamps:

01:40 Grove Labs and Avalanche partnership for on-chain credit
06:40 SEC Project Crypto and regulatory clarity for tokens
10:11 Impact of regulatory clarity on financial institutions
19:14 Super App licenses and modular on-chain finance
24:56 Remitly using stablecoins for cross-border payments
28:26 Stablecoins as cash equivalents for global finance
35:25 Ripple acquiring Rail Pay for B2B stablecoin payments
38:35 Stablecoin orchestration and multi-chain liquidity solutions
44:17 On-chain FX and solving stablecoin liquidity gaps

This episode is brought to you by Visa

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.

Music by Henry McLean

Yield Bearing Stablecoins Surge in a Post-GENIUS World: Stablecoin Stats July 2025 Aug 07, 2025

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On Ep. 3 of Stablecoin Stats, Anthony Yim, Co-Founder @ Artemis and Andrew Van Aken, Data Scientist @ Artemis discuss the impact of the Genius Bill on stablecoin regulation, surge in yield-bearing stablecoins and more!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
01:01 Impact of the Genius Bill on stablecoin regulation
03:17 Surge in yield-bearing stablecoins post-Genius Bill
05:56 How synthetic stablecoins work and their yield mechanisms
10:11 Role of community banks in stablecoin adoption
13:54 Growth of crypto-backed stablecoins vs. fiat-backed stablecoins
17:35 Tokenized treasuries and the yield cannoli analogy
20:01 PayPal’s global Venmo and stablecoin integration
23:21 Hybrid solutions for stablecoin transactions and user experience
27:35 Stablecoin mentions in Q2 earnings calls and industry trends

This episode is brought to you by Visa

This podcast is powered by Artemis

Music by Henry McLean

13,000 Banks Get Stablecoin Access Ft. Tony McLaughlin & Andrew MacKenzie Aug 04, 2025

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On Ep. 42 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Content & Strategy @ Sardine, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Tony McLaughlin, Founder @ Ubyx and Andrew MacKenzie, Founder & CEO @ Agant to discuss the role of banks in stablecoin off-ramping, stablecoins as digital cash for corporate treasuries and more!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
00:40 Visa's expansion into multi-stablecoin and multi-chain support
02:08 FIS partnering with Circle to offer USDC to banks
05:34 The role of banks in stablecoin off-ramping
09:49 Stablecoins as digital cash for corporate treasuries
12:46 PayPal's "Pay with Crypto" feature and merchant adoption
19:15 Stablecoin-native payments at the point of sale
22:40 The value of Visa's network effects in payments
26:10 ECB's concerns about dollar stablecoins in Europe
35:19 Bank of England's stance on stablecoins and digital bonds

This episode is brought to you by Visa

Tokenized is also presented by Avalanche.

Music by Henry McLean

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