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Mainstream adoption of tokenisation starting to take hold

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Mainstream adoption of tokenisation, underpinned by blockchain technology, is the focus of this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Connie Bloem, co-founder and executive head at Mesh.Trade.

Topics of discussion include: Mesh.Trade’s business model; the rationale for tokenisation; how tokens are being applied to real world assets; the development of alternative financial asset classes; regulation; and the outlook for the sector.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production. Produced by Demi Buzo.
4 Dec 2023 English South Africa Business News · News

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