The Payments Perspective by Wespay

← The Payments Perspective by Wespay19 Dec 2025 · 21 min

Understanding Digital Assets, Blockchain Technology, and Payments

Understanding Digital Assets, Blockchain Technology, and Payments19 Dec 202521 min

<p>In this episode of the Payments Perspective Podcast, JimPetkovits, Vice President of Education and Events, speaks with Wee Kee Toe from JP Morgan, about how blockchain is reshaping payments—far beyond crypto. They demystify centralized vs. distributed ledgers and explain howsmart-contract-enabled shared networks enable 24/7, near real-time cross-border movement of funds. The conversation explores enterprise use cases like deposit tokens and tokenized assets alongside traditional payment rails. It concludes with the biggest hurdle ahead: broad adoption to unlock interoperability and network effects.</p><p><br /></p><p> If you are interested in becoming a Wespay Member, more information can be found on our website at <a href="https://www.mywespay.org/public/s/about-wespay/membership" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mywespay.org/public/s/about-wespay/membership</a></p>