The Rollup Why The Crypto Land Grab Is Intensifying Now with Ryan Watkins
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Sep 11, 2025 Ryan Watkins, an analyst at Synchrony's Capital and a supporter of Hyperliquid, dives into the rapidly evolving crypto landscape. He reveals how Hyperliquid is integrating exchanges, stablecoins, and smart contracts to stand out. The conversation covers the USDA stablecoin proposals, Ethena's strategic financing for rate cuts, and how emerging projects are shaping the next big wave in crypto. Listeners will gain insights into innovation, stability, and the intense competition driving the sector forward.
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Exchanges Drive Stablecoin Distribution
- Exchanges are the largest distributors of stablecoins and owning the stablecoin is highly synergistic with an exchange.
- Hyperliquid can capture idle deposits and convert them into a major revenue stream by issuing USDH internally.
Pick A Long-Term Steward
- Prioritize alignment and long-term stewardship when choosing who issues a platform stablecoin.
- Ensure the issuer will keep stablecoin product development their top priority for years.
Sequence Adoption: Internal First
- Initial priority should be adoption inside the native exchange ecosystem before expanding outward.
- Builders must focus on integrating USDH into Hyperliquid markets and lending rails first.