Exploring digital currency and the token takeover

Calling all the crypto-curious! On this week's episode, join Penta Managing Director Elliott Owensby and Director Oliver Edelmann as they delve into digital currency and its impact on payments. In this discussion, they explore central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins, and insights gleaned from Atlantic Council's "Exploring central bank digital currency" event on November 28, 2023. The conversation emphasizes blockchain's transformative potential, the importance of interoperability, and global standards in the evolving financial landscape.

The pair discussed some of the enduring developments following the crypto news boom over the last few years, and the challenges in regulating and governing these projects as the world moves toward a more digital future. 

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of tokenization's role in revolutionizing the financial sector. 

*Note: This episode was recorded on November 29, 2023 and references an event that took place the day prior.