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Episode 283 - Banking on Stablecoins, with Scott Southall and Will Artingstall, Citi

In this episode, Yvette Bohanan and Ashley Lannquist welcome Scott Southall, Head of BaaS, and Will Artingstall, Head of Digital Assets Payments and e-Commerce at Citi, to dig into what recent stablecoin regulatory changes mean for the future of banking, how U.S. institutions are mobilizing behind digital dollars, why clients are asking about new forms of money, and what’s next as stablecoins potentially go mainstream in the American financial system.
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Episode 282 - Why You Need a Stablecoin Strategy, with Ran Goldi, Fireblocks

In this episode, Yvette Bohanan welcomes back Ran ‘Goldi' Goldshtein, Senior VP of Payments and Networks at Fireblocks to provide his perspective on the evolution of the digital currency space. Tune in as they break down a stablecoin transaction, discuss the current state and adoption of blockchain technology, and review various use cases for stablecoins. They define terms like TradFi, Defi, and smart contracts, and explore the impact of tokenized deposits and AI on the digital currency landscape.
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Federal Reserve Withdraws Restrictive 2023 Policy Severely Limiting ‘Novel’ Crypto Activities

Finance Feeds

“The Federal Reserve Board took a step by officially withdrawing a restrictive 2023 policy statement that had effectively barred many state-chartered banks from the cryptocurrency sector. By rescinding this guidance, the central bank is creating a new pathway for both insured and uninsured state member banks to seek permission for “innovative activities,” signaling a broader […]
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Joint European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Central Bank (ECB) Report on Payment Fraud: Strong Authentication Remains Effective but Fraudsters Are Adapting

European Central Bank

In 2024, the payment fraud rate in the European Economic Area is stable at around 0.002% of the total value of transactions in a calendar year. The total value of fraud increased to €4.2 billion in 2024 from €3.5 billion in 2023. However, new types of fraud are on the rise, particularly the manipulation of […]
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Key Takeaways from The Hill x BPI “Modern Money” Event

Bank Policy Institute

“BPI and The Hill collaborated to host an event, “Modern Money: The Next Chapter in Banking, Regulation and Financial Trust,” featuring discussions with lawmakers, experts and financial industry leaders on the future of financial services, policy and regulation as innovation advances. The event examined themes such as how innovation and oversight can advance to reinforce […]
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