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On Ep. 66 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, GTM @ Tempo and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Michael Tannenbaum, CEO @ Figure to discuss Visa Direct partnership with BVNK, Figure's on-chain public equity network (OPEN) for blockchain-registered equity and more!

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:50 Visa Direct partnership with BVNK for stablecoin payment endpoints
• 04:10 How BVNK provides full-stack stablecoin infrastructure for Visa
• 08:18 Targeting multi-billion dollar transaction volume for Visa Direct stablecoin launch
• 13:23 Figure's on-chain public equity network (OPEN) for blockchain-registered equity
• 17:37 Benefits of blockchain-native equity for self-custody and stock loan control
• 22:21 Using blockchain for equity proxy voting transparency and cost reduction
• 33:21 Building on Provenance blockchain for privacy and cross-chain DeFi finance
• 39:32 Senate market structure bill delay and debate over stablecoin yield
• 43:32 Polygon acquisitions to build an open money stack for stablecoin payments

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