The Coming Explosion in Stablecoins: Trillions Will Be Tokenized
Raoul Pal: The Journey Man
Intro
This chapter explores FIGURE's pivotal role as a non-bank lender specializing in crypto-backed home equity loans, emphasizing their competitive rates and transparency. It also highlights Bitwise's position as a premier crypto asset manager, showcasing their diverse offerings for both individual and institutional investors.
In this wide-ranging conversation, Raoul speaks with Paxos Co-Founder and CEO, Charles Cascarilla, about the evolution of crypto infrastructure, from the early days of Bitcoin mining and blockchain innovation to today's stablecoin landscape. Cascarilla outlines how Paxos is building the neutral, secure infrastructure needed to modernize the global financial system. Recorded on June 25, 2025. đŁ *This episode is brought to you by Figure, the platform to Earn and Borrow.* Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Figure offers Crypto-Backed Loans, allowing you to borrow against your Bitcoin or Ethereum with 3-month terms and no prepayment penalties. They have the lowest rates in the industry at 9.9%, allowing you to access instant cash or buy more Bitcoin without triggering a tax event. Visit â https://figure.com/realvisionâ to apply for a Crypto Backed Loan today! Figure Lending LLC dba Figure. Equal Opportunity Lender. NMLS 1717824. Terms and conditions apply.
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đŁ *This episode is brought to you by Bitwise Asset Management*. Bitwise manages the worldâs largest crypto index fund, one of the top Bitcoin ETFs, and one of the largest institutional Ethereum staking solutions. *Check out Bitwise at â https://bitwiseinvestments.comâ and let them know that Real Vision mentioned them*. Carefully consider the extreme risks associated with crypto before investing.
đŁ *This show is sponsored by Ledn.* Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Since 2018, Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans and has never lost a single satoshi of client assetsâsetting the gold standard for responsible lending in the crypto space. And, Ledn doesnât just talk securityâthey prove it. Visit â https://ledn.ioâ to learn more.
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