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 Introduction05:37 Why payments need their own dedicated blockchain08:38 Success of crypto projects without native tokens10:00 Tension between distribution and neutrality in stablecoins22:43 Social media discourse on Tempo's L1 vs L2 decision27:50 Importance of sub-second finality for payment reliability35:00 Libra's legacy and timing in the stablecoin landscape45:00 Fragmentation in stablecoin networks and Fireblocks launch53:46 APAC's growing role in stablecoin adoption and regulationTokenized is sponsored by VisaA 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.xyzTokenized is also presented by FireblocksWith 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***We’d also like to remind you that the views or opinions of our contributors today are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the companies they are representing. Nothing we say should be taken as tax, financial, investment or legal advice, do your own research! Music by Henry McLean

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