The rise of tokenized equities with Backed Finance Co-Founder Adam Levi
Episode 25 of The Crypto Beat was recorded with The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland and Backed Finance Co-Founder Adam Levi.Listen below, and subscribe to The Crypto Beat on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Twitch or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please send feedback and revision requests to [email protected] Block’s head of growth, Tim Copeland, is joined by Backed Finance Co-Founder Adam Levi.In this episode, Copeland and Levi discuss the rise and potential of tokenized equities and how they could become bigger than stablecoins.OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 00:46 - Observations From Token2049 02:14 - Adam’s Experience in the Space 03:51 - Understanding the Business Model 08:28 - Another Crypto Collapse? 11:56 - Why Tokenized Equities Are Gaining Steam 15:58 - Regulatory Concerns and Global Access 18:46 - Adoption Barriers 20:10 - Unlocking DeFi With Real-World Assets 23:06 - Yield-Bearing Stablecoins 25:21 - Coming Next in Tokenized Equities 26:01 - Conclusion The Block Newsletters The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit theblock.co/newslettersGuest links: Adam Levi - https://x.com/leviadam1 Backed Finance - https://x.com/BackedFiAre you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams.Sign up for a trial today: theblock.co/campusDisclaimer: The Block is an independent media outlet that delivers news, research, and data. As of November 2023, Foresight Ventures is a majority investor of The Block. Foresight Ventures invests in other companies in the crypto space. Crypto exchange Bitget is an anchor LP for Foresight Ventures. The Block continues to operate independently to deliver objective, impactful, and timely information about the crypto industry. Here are our current financial disclosures.© 2025 The Block. All Rights Reserved. This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.