Tokenized Mesh Raise $82m to Bring Stablecoins Everywhere Ft. CEO Bam Azizi
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Mar 24, 2025 Bam Azizi, CEO of Mesh and co-founder focused on crypto payments infrastructure, shares insights into the world of stablecoins. He explains why stablecoins are considered the killer app for crypto, especially for subscriptions. The discussion includes the rise of stablecoin payments in Latin America and how regulatory shifts, particularly from the OCC, are shaping the future of banking. Azizi also highlights the need for better user experience in crypto payments and the competitive landscape of stablecoin issuers.
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Mesh's Vision
- Mesh aims to be the preferred network for stablecoin payments, providing a seamless user experience.
- Users can pay with their existing crypto accounts, like Coinbase, similar to using a Visa card.
Unexpected Use Case
- Bam Azizi discovered a key Mesh use case by observing a Latin American customer.
- They offered crypto payment for training courses, highlighting the demand for crypto payments.
Mesh's Strategy
- Mesh focuses on partnering with existing payment providers and large merchants, not competing with them.
- They offer a network connecting various exchanges and wallets, simplifying integration for payment processors.