Payments Blockchain Tempo & Tokenized Stocks Surge Ft. Chris Harmse & Eric Piscini

On Ep. 47 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, GTM @ Tempo is joined by Chris Harmse, Co-Founder @ BVNK and Eric Piscini, CEO @ Hashgraph to discuss payments blockchain Tempo, Hedera's launch of Frontier stable token, tokenizing US stocks and more!

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 05:37 Why payments need their own dedicated blockchain
  08:38 Success of crypto projects without native tokens
  10:00 Tension between distribution and neutrality in stablecoins
  22:43 Social media discourse on Tempo's L1 vs L2 decision
  27:50 Importance of sub-second finality for payment reliability
  35:00 Libra's legacy and timing in the stablecoin landscape
  45:00 Fragmentation in stablecoin networks and Fireblocks launch
  53:46 APAC's growing role in stablecoin adoption and regulation

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