European Bank Consortium Kivalis

On Ep. 60 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Market Development @ Tempo and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Rachel Mayer, VP of Product @ Circle and Nick van Eck, CEO and Co-Founder @ Agora to discuss killer features of tokenization, the growth of stablecoins versus other tokenized real-world assets and more!

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 02:40 Larry Fink's op-ed on tokenization compared to the early internet
• 04:26 The killer features of tokenization: instant finality and settlement speed
• 06:40 The growth of stablecoins versus other tokenized real-world assets
• 10:18 Collateral mobility benefits for personal and corporate cash management
• 13:14 Regulatory clarity from the GENIUS Act as a major unlock
• 16:21 Technological and practical barriers to institutional adoption
• 23:54 European bank consortium launching a Euro stablecoin named Kivalis
• 27:04 Tokenized deposits vs. stablecoins: safety and utility debate
• 35:59 Sony's plan to issue its own stablecoin for its ecosystem

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