Licensed to Tokenize: Where Blockchain Meets Regulation

In this episode of the Wharton FinTech Podcast, host Ruhi Jain sits down with Aaron Kaplan, Co-CEO of Prometheum, Inc., for a deep dive into the digitization of capital markets and the future of fully regulated digital assets. Aaron shares his journey from securities attorney to fintech founder, why he believes U.S. federal securities laws offer the most resilient pathway for blockchain innovation and how Prometheum’s end-to-end infrastructure aims to reshape how digital assets are issued, traded, custodied, and settled. Together, Ruhi and Aaron explore: - Why the regulatory lens is essential in building blockchain-based financial infrastructure - Efficiency gains blockchain can unlock across settlement, transparency, capital usage and market structure - and what this means for both institutions and retail investors - A forward-looking view into the future of capital markets, the evolving role of intermediaries and the “wild-card” risks Aaron believes the industry is overlooking A must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of blockchain, securities regulation and the next decade of digital market infrastructure.

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This episode is 00:22:04 long.

This episode was published on Dec 4, 2025.

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