Intro

On Ep. 49 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, GTM @ Tempo, and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Stani Kulechov, Founder & CEO @ Aave Labs to discuss BlackRock's intention to tokenize all of its ETFs over time, and more!

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 02:19 Bank of England plan to limit stablecoin holdings in the UK
• 06:04 Implications of not having GBP stablecoins for the UK economy
• 11:00 The Genius Act providing new regulatory clarity for stablecoins
• 18:17 BlackRock's intention to tokenize all of its ETFs over time
• 23:41 Using smart contracts to create novel programmable financial products
• 27:59 Tether launching a new US-based stablecoin called USAT
• 35:50 MoneyGram launching instant cross-border stablecoin remittance services
• 40:24 Remittance companies expanding into neobank capabilities using stablecoins
• 44:24 Nubank and LATAM neobanks testing stablecoin-linked cards and yield

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