Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov on the Open Transaction Layer and the Road to Institutional Adoption

About this video

The video features CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and 21Shares co‑founder Ophelia Snyder interviewing Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov at Stellar’s Meridian conference. Shaulov explains how institutions are moving stablecoins and tokenized securities on‑chain and how Fireblocks provides the middle‑layer infrastructure. It’s aimed at anyone interested in the future of institutional crypto payments and regulation.

What it covers

• Institutions' on‑chain needs for stablecoins and tokenized securities (00:24).
• Fireblocks' role in providing wallets, tokenization, custody and settlement (00:50).
• Talent shortages and emerging security risks in crypto infrastructure (01:20).
• Comparison to core banking and the concept of an Open Transaction Layer (05:14).
• Regulatory outlook including the Genius Act and CLARITY Act (07:01, 09:00).