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May 2
22m 31s

Programmable Money, Real-Time Payments &...

Arjun Singh
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Re-architecting Finance with Blockchain - Not Just Hype, But Real-World Infrastructure

We’re wrapping up this special Tokyo series of Couchonomics, filmed at the GFTN Forum — and what better way to close than with a bold conversation on the future of financial systems?

In this final episode, I’m joined by Naveen Mallela, Co-Head of Kinexys & Managing Director at JP Morgan — and we’re going beyond the buzzwords to talk about what it really takes to rewire the plumbing of global finance.

It’s a fascinating conversation about the real challenges — and opportunities — in transforming the global financial infrastructure.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Stable Coins and Liquidity
00:20 Welcome to Couch Genomics
00:52 Introducing Navin Male and Connexus
01:23 The Genesis of Connexus and Onyx
03:48 Exploring Digital Assets and Payments
06:15 Stable Coins vs. Commercial Bank Money
09:23 Connexus' Global Footprint and Innovations
11:52 Regulatory Challenges and Innovations
19:03 Collaborations and Future Plans
21:54 Conclusion and Farewell


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