How SAP's Digital Currency Hub brings stablecoins into everyday enterprise software

In this episode of Bitcoin, Fiat & Rock’n’Roll, we explore how SAP’s Digital Currency Hub (DCH) is bridging the gap between enterprise software and stablecoins. Michael Blaschke, Bernhard Schweizer (SAP), and Rebecca Carvatt (EY) explain how enterprises handle stablecoin payments without leaving their familiar ERP environment.

We explore the technical architecture that allows for 24/7, instant, global payments at low fees, supporting major stablecoins like USDC and PYUSD across multiple blockchain networks. The conversation includes a detailed look at PayPal’s historic first business payment using PYUSD to pay EY in fall 2024, marking a significant milestone in enterprise stablecoin adoption.

Our guests break down the practical aspects of implementation, from wallet management and currency conversion to compliance considerations and accounting standards. They share insights on why major corporations are embracing this technology now, particularly for cross-border payments and high-inflation corridors. The episode offers valuable guidance for corporate treasurers and finance leaders preparing for the future of payments, including specific action items for getting started with stablecoin payments in an enterprise context.

The discussion concludes with a forward-looking perspective on the evolution of enterprise payments, including programmable finance, machine-to-machine transactions, and the growing ecosystem of companies adopting digital currency solutions for business payments. Listeners will come away with a clear understanding of how traditional finance is being transformed by the merger of enterprise software and digital currencies.

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SAP: "Digital Currency Hub - Enterprise Payments Without Boundaries"

Bloomberg: "PayPal Completes Its First Business Transaction Using Stablecoin"

CoinDesk: "Crypto Will See Revolution By Acceleration"

Coinbase Blog: "PayPal, EY and Google Cloud Use Coinbase for B2B Payments"

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