In this NYSE Live interview from Money20/20 USA, Mike Levine, Chief Financial Officer of Fireblocks, discusses how blockchain technology is moving beyond cryptocurrency trading and becoming part of the broader financial infrastructure used by banks, payment providers, and financial institutions.

Speaking with JD Durkin, Levine explains how institutional attitudes toward digital assets have evolved as organizations increasingly recognize blockchain's potential to improve efficiency, transparency, and financial operations.

A significant portion of the discussion focuses on tokenization, which Levine views as one of the most important long-term developments within financial services. Financial institutions are exploring ways to represent assets, deposits, and other financial instruments on blockchain networks, creating opportunities for greater efficiency and accessibility.
The interview also explores the growing role of traditional financial institutions within the digital asset ecosystem. Banks, payment companies, and financial service providers are increasingly building blockchain capabilities and integrating digital asset infrastructure into their operations.

Another major theme is the rise of stablecoins. Levine discusses how stablecoins differ from more volatile digital assets and explains why they are attracting attention as tools for payments, settlement, and cross-border transactions.
The conversation further examines how Fireblocks supports this growth through infrastructure designed to help institutions securely access and manage digital assets while expanding blockchain-related offerings for customers.

The interview also highlights the importance of education. Levine notes that many executives and financial professionals remain early in their understanding of blockchain technology and digital assets. As knowledge expands, he believes adoption is likely to accelerate across multiple industries.

Another key topic is the emergence of smart contracts. Programmable financial transactions have the potential to automate workflows, reduce friction, and enable entirely new business models that were difficult to achieve using traditional systems.

Additionally, Levine compares the current state of blockchain adoption to the early internet era. While many applications are already visible today, he believes the most transformative use cases may emerge over time as institutions and developers continue experimenting with the technology.

Looking ahead, Levine expects tokenized financial products and blockchain-enabled services to become increasingly integrated into mainstream financial systems, potentially making tokenization a standard component of future financial infrastructure.

Throughout the discussion, Levine shares perspectives on tokenization, blockchain technology, stablecoins, digital asset infrastructure, institutional adoption, smart contracts, fintech innovation, payments technology, financial modernization, and the future of global finance.

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