Couchonomics with Arjun Why Stablecoins Could Redefine Global Trade and Banking
Nov 11, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Keith Grose, CEO of Coinbase UK, shares insights on the evolving landscape of crypto finance. He highlights how stablecoins are set to revolutionize global trade by serving as a vital settlement layer. Keith also addresses the UK's strategic position for regulation and innovation in crypto and explains how Coinbase aims to enhance economic freedom. The conversation dives into the balance between regulatory control and growth, emphasizing the role of on-chain transparency in fostering user trust in the financial system.
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Crypto As Money At Internet Scale
- Coinbase's mission is to increase economic freedom for a billion people by making money move at internet scale.
- Keith Grose frames crypto as the infrastructure to send and own value as easily as email.
Stablecoins Solve Cross-Border Friction
- Real-time domestic payment rails work well, but cross-border flows remain slow, expensive and manual.
- Stablecoins can become the faster, cheaper settlement layer for international value movement.
Regulate To Enable, Not To Stifle
- Regulators should balance protecting the financial system without over‑regulating and driving innovators away.
- Let private markets build while creating frameworks that allow responsible innovation, says Keith Grose.