The Presidential Task Force on AI and Digital Technologies' Bob Schwinger hosts a discussion with fellow Task Force members Don Irwin and Tyler Yagman. They identify the key takeaways from the House Financial Services Committee's June 5th congressional hearing about the tokenization of real-world assets, its relation to cryptocurrency, and its potential to improve market efficiency and transparency. Bob, Don, and Tyler also discuss the importance of regulatory compliance, the differences between permissioned and permissionless blockchains, and tokenization's implications for future financial inclusion.
New York City Bar Association · Tokenization of Real-World Assets: Signals from the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services
The Presidential Task Force on AI and Digital Technologies' Bob Schwinger hosts a discussion with fellow Task Force members Don Irwin and Tyler Yagman. They identify the key takeaways from the House Financial Services Committee's June 5th congressional hearing about the tokenization of real-world assets, its relation to cryptocurrency, and its potential to improve market efficiency and transparency. Bob, Don, and Tyler also discuss the importance of regulatory compliance, the differences between permissioned and permissionless blockchains, and tokenization's implications for future financial inclusion.
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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Today's Topic
01:21 Overview of Tokenization and Congressional Hearing
02:21 Detailed Explanation of Tokenization
05:09 Legislative Proposals and Industry Perspectives
07:33 Distinguishing Tokenization from Cryptocurrency
10:26 Goals and Benefits of Tokenization
16:41 Use Cases and Practical Applications
24:30 Fundamental Principles and Regulatory Concerns
33:38 Permissioned vs. Permissionless Blockchains
39:31 Tokenizing Securities and Technological Challenges
43:22 Stable Coins, CBDCs, and Financial Inclusion
48:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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