

Tokenized
Fintech Brainfood & Dux Media
This show is for the builders, who see the Bitcoin ETF as just the first step in a much broader picture. The tokenization of all assets.
This show will come to your feed every week featuring the latest news, with views from the operators, to the builders, and the people in markets and in Crypto who see tokenization as the credible future of finance.
Join Simon Taylor and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto at Visa for weekly nerd outs on all things stablecoins and the tokenization of real world assets.
This show will come to your feed every week featuring the latest news, with views from the operators, to the builders, and the people in markets and in Crypto who see tokenization as the credible future of finance.
Join Simon Taylor and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto at Visa for weekly nerd outs on all things stablecoins and the tokenization of real world assets.
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21 snips
Oct 27, 2025 • 54min
With Onchain Lending - Who Needs Banks? Ft. Diogo Monica & Michelle O'Connor
Diogo Monica is a General Partner at Haun Ventures and co-founded Anchorage Digital, providing insights into blockchain infrastructure. Michelle O'Connor, founder of The Digital Future, brings expertise in stablecoins and crypto regulation. They delve into the implications of Tempo's $500 million funding, the evolution of stablecoins across multi-chains, and the corporate treasury potential of blockchain. Discussion also covers the nuances of decentralization, Ripple's acquisition strategies, and the significant role of stablecoins in reshaping finance.

18 snips
Oct 23, 2025 • 39min
How Circle Became a Public Stablecoin Success Ft. Kash Razzaghi
Kash Razzaghi, Chief Commercial Officer at Circle, shares his journey from tech to the world of stablecoins. He discusses the early growth of USDC and its crucial role during the SVB banking crisis. Kash emphasizes the importance of regulatory compliance and Circle's evolution into an internet finance platform. He also highlights the multi-chain strategy and the innovative Arc blockchain, which aims for predictable fees and swift transactions. Finally, he predicts a future where stablecoins are essential in a tech-driven economy.

17 snips
Oct 20, 2025 • 45min
The $300 Trillion Dollar Whoopsie Ft. Morgan Krupetsky & Raagulan Pathy
Morgan Krupetsky, VP of Business Development at Ava Labs, and Raagulan Pathy, CEO of KAST, dive into a whirlwind of blockchain finance topics. They dissect the recent flash crash, revealing issues with market liquidity and oracle failures. The duo reflects on the implications of the $300 trillion PYUSD minting mishap, emphasizing operational controls. They also discuss the evolving role of corporate treasuries in stablecoin adoption and the risks surrounding synthetic stablecoins, all while exploring institutional confidence in the crypto landscape.

22 snips
Oct 16, 2025 • 32min
PayPal's PYUSD Stablecoin Adds $1.3bn in Supply Ft. David Weber
David Weber, Head of the PYUSD ecosystem at PayPal, dives into the excitement surrounding PayPal's stablecoin strategy. He reveals how PYUSD recently surged by $1.3 billion, discussing incentives for merchant adoption and the integration with Venmo alongside a lucrative rewards program. Weber highlights the rapid adoption of stablecoins in regions like Latin America, and the innovative potential of AI-backed stablecoins and crypto-powered credit cards in emerging markets. His insights shed light on the future of digital payments and financial inclusion.

16 snips
Oct 12, 2025 • 53min
Fintech at the Front, Onchain at the Back Ft. Eric Queathem & Marieke Flament
Join Marieke Flament, a seasoned CEO and fintech advisor, along with Eric Queathem, co-founder of Velocity, as they dive deep into the world of Euro stablecoins. They tackle the hurdles of Euro stablecoin adoption and explore how corporate treasury management is evolving with tools like Alipay. The conversation shifts to on-chain yield products, the implications of currency competition, and BNY Mellon’s testing of tokenized deposits. Plus, insights on Tether's gold strategy unveil the geopolitical dynamics at play in this rapidly changing landscape.

56 snips
Oct 6, 2025 • 48min
Banks Do DeFi Now Ft. Nassim Eddequiouaq
Nassim Eddequiouaq, CEO of Bastion and expert on stablecoins, joins the discussion to delve into the realm of digital finance. He explains how Visa Direct is leveraging stablecoin technology for seamless cross-border payments. The conversation shifts to Stripe's Open Issuance, which simplifies custom stablecoin creation for businesses. Nassim also highlights the emerging trend of proprietary stablecoins, revealing the appeal of control over redemption and fraud. Lastly, they discuss banks' involvement in DeFi and SWIFT's blockchain initiatives for instant payments.

40 snips
Sep 29, 2025 • 49min
zerohash Raise $104 Million Ft. Edward Woodford & Keith Grose
Edward Woodford, Founder and CEO of ZeroHash, joins Keith Grose, Senior Country Director at Coinbase, to dive into the exciting world of crypto. They discuss ZeroHash's recent $104 million funding round and how Morgan Stanley is preparing a new crypto product. The conversation covers the evolving landscape of stablecoins as both payments and investments, banks' shift towards tokenization, and the implications of a US-UK taskforce on capital markets. They also touch on Tether's hefty valuation and the innovative X402 protocol enabling seamless payments.

29 snips
Sep 22, 2025 • 48min
BlackRock Want to Tokenize Everything Ft. Stani Kulechov
Stani Kulechov, Founder & CEO of Aave Labs and a leading figure in DeFi, dives into the game-changing world of tokenization. He elaborates on BlackRock's ambitious plans to tokenize its ETFs, revealing the potential for innovative financial products. The discussion also covers the impact of the Bank of England's proposed limits on stablecoin holdings and the necessity of stablecoins for a resilient economy. Additionally, Kulechov highlights new developments in cross-border payments and stablecoin integration with neobanks.

26 snips
Sep 18, 2025 • 36min
DeFi's Institutional Evolution Ft. Rob Hadick, Stani Kulechov & Guy Young
Rob Hadick, a General Partner at Dragonfly, dives into the evolving landscape of institutional DeFi. Stani Kulechov, founder of Aave Labs, discusses the innovative Aave protocol and the future of tokenized assets on Horizon. Guy Young from Ethena shares insights on synthetic dollar products and yield-generating stablecoins. The trio debates the pivotal role of stablecoins for traditional finance. They also tackle the challenges of corporate chains versus Ethereum's liquidity and the controversial future of tokenized equities.

28 snips
Sep 15, 2025 • 51min
How Stablecoins and Deposit Tokens Will Coexist Ft. Garrett Harper, Ran Goldi & Basak Toprak
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.


