Banks Won’t Stop Deposits Leaving for Stablecoins

On Ep. 87 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Market Development @ Tempo is joined by Noah Levine, Partner @ a16z Crypto, Thierry Edde, Head of Crypto @ Deel and William Peck, Head of Digital Assets @ WisdomTree to discuss stablecoins becoming global checking accounts in emerging markets, tokenized deposits versus stablecoins use cases and more!

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 4:21 Stablecoins becoming global checking accounts in emerging markets
• 6:55 Embedded finance wallets integrated into payroll platforms
• 9:55 Tokenized real world assets enabling embedded financial services
• 14:20 Difference between tokenized deposits and stablecoins
• 18:44 Comparison of tokenized deposits versus stablecoins use cases
• 27:54 Morpho raises $175M for on chain credit
• 32:43 Canton raises $335M for institutional privacy blockchain
• 39:34 Figure acquires Kiavi for AI powered real estate lending
• 45:47 WisdomTree and Deel executives discuss tokenized asset adoption

Tokenized is sponsored by Visa

A world leader in digital payments, Visa is bridging the gap between traditional financial institutions and innovative blockchain networks, helping players in the payments ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving world of tokenized fiat currencies with confidence and ease. Learn more at visa.com/crypto.

Tokenized is presented by Bridge, a Stripe company.

Just like the internet made information global, stablecoins are making money global. And Bridge, a Stripe company, is the infrastructure powering that shift. Built for speed, scale, and simplicity, Bridge helps businesses send, store, convert, and spend stablecoins instantly, all without borders or having to navigate the complexities of crypto. Learn more at bridge.xyz

Tokenized is also presented by Fireblocks

With over $100 billion in monthly stablecoin volume, Fireblocks powers stablecoin strategies at scale with infrastructure that enables PSPs, fintechs, remitters and banks to issue, move, hold, and manage stablecoins. And it’s all done securely, at scale, and with built-in compliance. Learn more at fireblocks.com

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Music by Henry McLean