In this episode of the Headless Banking Podcast, we welcome back Jared Slivers from Fireblocks to discuss the current state and future of global treasury management using crypto and stablecoins. They explore why corporate treasurers have been slow to adopt these technologies, considering factors such as regulatory barriers, technology readiness, and the need for better local liquidity solutions. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI in managing global treasury operations and how the evolving stablecoin infrastructure can facilitate smoother cross-border trade. The episode concludes with a discussion on the potential mainstream adoption of Bitcoin for corporate treasuries and the implications for global trade.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:24 The Future of Global Treasury: Crypto and Stablecoins

01:11 Fire Blocks and the Current State of Blockchain

02:27 Stablecoins: Dollar Access and Cross-Border Trade

05:33 Stripe Sessions: AI and Stablecoins

09:18 Challenges and Opportunities in Adopting Stablecoins

10:17 Building a Corporate Treasury with Stablecoins

13:27 The Role of Banks and Exchanges

20:25 The Potential of Stablecoins and AI in Treasury Management

22:55 MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Strategy

27:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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The Future of Global Treasury: Stablecoins, Blockchain, and AI