Revolut Launched a Stablecoin. Are Big Banks Next?

On Ep. 98 of Tokenized, Simon Taylor, Head of Market Development @ Tempo and Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto @ Visa, are joined by Thomas Cowan, Head of Tokenization @ Bullish and Hannah Arnold, COO @ TurnKey to discuss Revolut launching Euro R stablecoin, Standard Chartered brings regulated Hong Kong dollar stablecoin to institutions, Fasset reaches billion dollar valuation using stablecoins for global settlement and more!

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 0:56 Revolut launches Euro R stablecoin through Bridge in Europe
• 5:16 Revolut’s potential shift toward multicurrency onchain accounts
• 11:09 Stablecoins as cash legs for tokenized equity trading
• 15:35 Stablecoin payout wallets expanding into yield and investment products
• 17:55 Standard Chartered brings regulated Hong Kong dollar stablecoin to institutions
• 22:48 Hong Kong’s stablecoin model for 24/7 China linked financial markets
• 27:36 China’s digital yuan struggles vs private sector stablecoin innovation
• 31:58 Fasset reaches billion dollar valuation using stablecoins for global settlement
• 34:14 Stablecoin neobanks face low barriers, competition and differentiation challenges
• 40:17 LayerZero ATLAS builds headless exchange infrastructure for onchain equities

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