The Pomp Podcast Tether CEO on Bitcoin, Stablecoin Adoption, & More | Paolo Ardoino #1583
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Aug 4, 2025 
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether and a pioneer in stablecoins since 2014, discusses the transformative role of Bitcoin and stablecoins in today’s financial landscape. He explores Tether’s expansion in the U.S., including navigating recent regulations and enhancing user experience. The conversation dives into the future of AI with the QVAC platform, the correlation between gold and Bitcoin, and insights on brain-computer interface technology. Ardoino shares compelling thoughts on the macroeconomic effects on investment strategies, stressing the need for ethical innovation.
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Tether's US Entry via Genius Act
- The United States' new Genius Act enables Tether to operate domestically and creates a regulated level playing field for stablecoins.
- Tether leverages its trusted reputation and large US treasury holdings to expand and support US dollar adoption globally.
US Stablecoin Strategy Focus
- Financial rails in the US are almost perfect compared to emerging markets where stablecoins improve the quality significantly.
- In the US, Tether's strategy focuses on partnering with financial institutions for distribution rather than improving basic infrastructure.
Domestic Stablecoin Defined
- A domestic stablecoin is tailored specifically for the US market and differs from international stablecoins like USDT.
- User experience and distribution are the critical factors to stablecoin success in the US, not just the number of stablecoins.
