#23 – Bernhard Schweizer from SAP: Stablecoins, ERP Integration & the Future of B2B Payments

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#23 – Bernhard Schweizer from SAP: Stablecoins, ERP Integration & the Future of B2B Payments

Applied Blockchain Podcast

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2 months ago

#23 – Bernhard Schweizer from SAP: Stablecoins, ERP Integration & the Future of B2B Payments

In this episode of the Applied Blockchain Podcast, Adi Ben-Ari speaks with Bernhard Schweizer, Head of the SAP Digital Currency Hub, about how large enterprises are beginning to adopt stablecoins for B2B payments - and what that means for the future of financial operations.Bernhard shares insights from over 30 years at SAP, explaining how his team is bridging traditional ERP systems with blockchain-based payment rails. He outlines how stablecoins offer cost, speed, and transparency advantages for cross-border transactions, and how enterprise treasuries may eventually shift toward tokenized financial instruments and real-time, on-chain portfolio management.They discuss:○ Enterprise use cases for stablecoins in ERP payment runs○ Why cross-border B2B payments are ripe for disruption○ How SAP integrates blockchain payments via custodians and wallets○ Accounting, reconciliation & IFRS treatment of stablecoins○ Stablecoin vs commercial bank token infrastructure○ The role of regulation: MiCA in Europe & U.S. frameworks○ How treasuries could one day manage tokenized T-bills, MMFs & RWA tokens○ What’s needed to overcome the “chicken-and-egg” problem of adoption📚 Resources Mentioned:○ MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation): europa.eu○ PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin: paypal.com○ The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton Christensen○ Zero to One by Peter Thiel○ Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey A. Moore○ Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanThis podcast is brought to you by Applied Blockchain, a leading blockchain development company shaping the future of Web3 and decentralised technologies.📢 Listen & subscribeSpotify ○ spoti.fi/43AjliCApple Podcasts ○ apple.co/4izThbCAmazon Music ○ amzn.to/41RVTfzAnchor ○ bit.ly/4hufmY9YouTube ○ bit.ly/3QZl2i8🔗 Follow us for more blockchain insightsLinkedIn ○ bit.ly/3DsSNp3Twitter ○ bit.ly/4iCKhCBMedium ○ bit.ly/3R16Mp2GitHub ○ github.com/appliedblockchain/Thank you for tuning in,Applied Blockchain⁠⁠appliedblockchain.com⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠silentdata.com⁠⁠⚠️ DisclaimerThis podcast is strictly for educational purposes and does not constitute financial or tax advice. It is not a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or make financial decisions. Always consult with a professional and do your own research.