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In this episode, Michael Chan, CEO of Zand Bank, joins us to discuss how digital banking, stablecoins, blockchain infrastructure, and regulated financial services are reshaping the relationship between traditional finance and digital assets.
Drawing on his experience across M&A, banking operations, technology, and digital transformation, Michael explains why building a digital bank requires more than simply placing traditional banking products online. He explores how modern banking infrastructure, regulated digital asset services, and institutional-grade technology are laying the foundation for the next generation of financial services.
As traditional banking systems and blockchain-based markets continue to converge, the key question becomes: "Can regulated banks become the trusted bridge between traditional finance and the on-chain economy?"
This conversation explores how regulated financial institutions are approaching that transition through technology, stablecoin infrastructure, digital asset services, regulatory alignment, and institutional risk management.
Key topics include:
• What differentiates a truly digital bank from a traditional bank with digital channels
• Why modern technology infrastructure is critical for banking innovation
• The challenges of rebuilding banking systems without legacy infrastructure
• Why regulated banking access matters for digital asset companies
• How banks evaluate and classify digital assets
• The relationship between regulation, balance-sheet treatment, and institutional adoption
• What makes a stablecoin reliable for real financial markets
• How reserve structures, redemption mechanisms, and liquidity affect stablecoin stability
• How stablecoins could improve settlement and cross-border financial activity
• Why stronger liquidity and institutional infrastructure are essential for the next phase of digital asset adoption
Why This Matters:
Digital assets cannot become mainstream financial infrastructure through trading platforms alone. They also require regulated banking access, trusted settlement systems, modern technology, transparent risk management, and sufficient market liquidity.
This episode explores how regulated digital banks are helping bridge traditional finance and digital assets, and why stablecoins, banking infrastructure, and institutional adoption will play a central role in the future of digital finance.
Listen to the full episode:
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Episode Timeline:
00:00 Intro – Digital banking and the future of regulated finance
00:30 Michael Chan's background in banking, technology, and M&A
01:25 The journey from traditional finance to digital banking
02:40 Bridging traditional finance and the digital asset economy
04:00 What defines a truly digital bank
05:15 Building banking infrastructure with a technology-first approach
07:45 Modern banking architecture and replacing legacy systems
10:30 The role of banks in digital asset adoption
12:45 How institutions evaluate digital assets
14:00 Regulation, risk management, and institutional participation
15:30 Stablecoin design and reserve management
16:30 Understanding stablecoin depeg risk and liquidity
18:00 The operational challenges of stablecoin infrastructure
19:00 The potential of AED-backed stablecoins
20:00 Stablecoins and cross-border financial activity
21:15 Institutional adoption and the future of digital assets
23:15 Why deeper liquidity and stronger infrastructure matter
24:30 Closing thoughts
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