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15 May 2025

The Fuse Podcast: The Future Of Digital Assets (Podcast)

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In this episode of The Fuse Podcast by A&O Shearman, Shruti Ajitsaria, head of A&O Shearman's tech innovation hub is joined by a panel of industry leaders to explore the evolving landscape of digital assets.
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In this episode of The Fuse Podcast by A&O Shearman, Shruti Ajitsaria, head of A&O Shearman's tech innovation hub is joined by a panel of industry leaders to explore the evolving landscape of digital assets.

The discussion dives into the infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and market forces shaping the future of tokenization and digital finance. The panel look at issues including the role of financial market infrastructures, challenges to the adoption of digital assets, opportunities for inclusion and innovation, and the regulatory landscape in the U.K. and beyond.

On this edition, we are joined by:

  • Barney Reynolds, partner at A&O Shearman, global co-head of Financial Services Regulatory and Financial Institutions Sector lead.
  • Ryan Hayward, head of Digital Assets and Strategic Investments at Barclays.
  • Benjamin Santos-Stephens, CEO of ClearToken.

Whether you're navigating the complexities of digital finance or exploring the next wave of innovation, this conversation provides clarity on where the market is heading—and what it will take to get there.

You can listen to their fascinating conversation about digital assets here and read the transcript below.

The Fuse Podcast episode 6 - ClearToken Barclay transcript

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