On The Brink with Castle Island

Nathan McCauley on Anchorage Digital Prime and Stablecoin White-Label (EP.654)

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Aug 11, 2025
Nathan McCauley, Founder and CEO of Anchorage, discusses the transformative impact of the Genius Act on the digital asset industry. He unveils Anchorage’s white-label stablecoin issuance platform and explores its role in enhancing trade execution and custody services. McCauley highlights the evolving market structure and regulatory landscape, including the implications for financial institutions and the future of stablecoins. With insights on geopolitical impacts and investment strategies, he paints a vivid picture of the challenges and opportunities in modern finance.
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ANECDOTE

Industry Rapidly Evolved Since Last Visit

  • Matt Walsh noted so much has changed since Nathan's last appearance a few months earlier.
  • The episode frames a rapid regulatory and product shift in crypto that anchors the whole conversation.
ANECDOTE

White House Signing Experience

  • Nathan described the Genius Act signing as a formal White House event with violinists in the hall and wide celebration.
  • He emphasized the symbolic importance of passing a focused crypto bill amid slow congressional activity.
INSIGHT

Green Light For Institutional Stablecoins

  • Nathan said the Genius Act turned stablecoins from ambiguously legal to a clear, approvable strategy for conservative institutions.
  • That regulatory clarity is triggering large institutions to build infrastructure and enter the market.
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