

Why Are Stablecoins So Hot Right Now? Live from Avalanche Summit 2025
47 snips Jun 19, 2025
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Maredith Hannon
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Nikhil B Sharma
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Farooq Malik
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Wyatt Lonergan
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David Sutter

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Haseeb Qureshi
Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner at Dragonfly, joins David Sutter, Co-Founder of OpenTrade, Wyatt Lonergan from VanEck Ventures, Farooq Malik of RAINN, Nikhil Sharma of Kinexys, and Maredith Hannon from WisdomTree to discuss the rising prominence of stablecoins. They explore how these digital assets bridge traditional and decentralized finance, the impact of recent regulations, and the potential risks and rewards of yield generation through stablecoins. The conversation also touches on the future of tokenized securities and their role in democratizing access to investments globally.
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Stablecoins Shift From Crypto Only
- Stablecoins have evolved beyond crypto trading to facilitating global capital flows and real business use cases.
- The convergence of DeFi and TradFi is driven by the need for open financial networks, similar to the internet's connectivity.
Focus on Regulation and Innovation
- Investors should monitor regulatory progress like the stablecoin bill in the US Senate to gauge market acceleration.
- Focus on infrastructure improvements and crypto-AI intersections for emerging growth opportunities.
Tokenized Equities Unlock Markets
- Tokenized US securities make US financial markets faster, cheaper, and more accessible globally.
- Demand ranges from retail investors to institutional clients seeking enhanced offerings.