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Is Crypto Entering a New Golden Age—or Just a New Era of Failed Promises?

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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The Evolution of Stablecoins in Global Economies

This chapter examines the varied demand for stablecoins around the world, contrasting their utility in unstable regions against stable economies. It discusses their transition from crypto trading tools to essential instruments for economic transactions, emphasizing their role in facilitating faster and cheaper money transfers. The conversation also highlights the ideological rift within the crypto community regarding the impact of stablecoins on the dominance of the US dollar and their potential challenges to weaker national currencies.

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