Tony McLaughlin

Tony McLaughlin, Founder of Ubyx, and Andrew MacKenzie, CEO of Agant, share their wealth of experience in banking and blockchain. They discuss the exciting collaboration between FIS and Circle, giving 13,000 banks access to USDC. The conversation dives into how stablecoins can revolutionize corporate treasuries and transform payment systems. McLaughlin and MacKenzie also explore the potential of a digital pound and the necessity for banks to innovate in integrating stablecoins into their services, bridging traditional finance with cutting-edge technology.

Tony McLaughlin, the founder and CEO of Ubyx, discusses the revolutionary shift from traditional banking to blockchain technology. He argues that the bank account is obsolete, suggesting that stablecoins could act as the new fiat currency. The conversation dives into blockchain as a 'who owns what' machine and how tokenization might replace conventional payment systems. Tony also highlights the implications of digital currencies for global trade, the balance between regulation and innovation, and the future of clearing systems in this new financial landscape.

Tony McLaughlin, CEO of Ubyx and former SWIFT executive, dives deep into the world of stablecoins, asserting they should be treated like checks by banks. He explains how public blockchains can solve adoption issues for financial institutions. The conversation highlights the importance of multi-chain wallets for banks and the significance of understanding stablecoins as negotiable instruments. McLaughlin also discusses the future where stablecoin wallets become standard in banks and predicts a Cambrian explosion of stablecoins enhancing global commerce.