Catherine Gu

Mauricio Magaldi and Catherine Gu discuss identity on the blockchain, on-chain KYC, use-cases, and safeguarding against financial crime. They explore the advancements of web three digital identity, self-sovereign identity, and the importance of privacy in blockchain. The future of identity on the blockchain involves granting individuals more control, verifiable credentials, government involvement, and challenges of adoption.

Catherine Gu leads CBDC and Tokenized Assets at Visa, and Francisco Maroto heads Blockchain and Digital Assets at BBVA. They discuss the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform, which allows banks to issue fiat-backed tokens using smart contracts. The conversation highlights BBVA's tokenization journey and the importance of banks engaging with blockchain technology. They explore the possibility of programmable finance, cross-border transactions, and the collaborative efforts between traditional banks and DeFi, all while addressing regulatory challenges in this evolving landscape.

Bitcoin expert Mauricio Magaldi and cryptocurrency enthusiast Catherine Gu discuss the future of bitcoin, including the scalability challenge, Lightning Network, bringing BTC to the mainstream, tokenizing assets, global digital currency, resilience, and the growth of the Lightning Network.