Ran Goldi

This discussion features Ran Goldi, VP Payments at Fireblocks, Garrett Harper, Head of Partnerships & Comms at Squads, and Basak Toprak, EMEA Head of Kinexys Digital Payments at J.P. Morgan. They delve into the competitive landscape of stablecoins, focusing on the aggressive pursuit of partnerships in the DeFi space. Topics include how stablecoins can enhance traditional finance, on-chain FX innovations, and the transformative potential of programmable payments. The guests also explore the future of tokenization and its implications for institutional adoption.

Ran Goldi, SVP of Payments and Network at Fireblocks, shares his expertise in digital assets and blockchain technology. He discusses the substantial $2 trillion opportunity for stablecoins and the need for regulatory clarity. The conversation highlights how stablecoins bridge traditional finance and DeFi, while addressing consumer protection and infrastructure challenges. Goldi emphasizes the importance of merchant adoption and the evolving role of banks in supporting a stablecoin-friendly environment.