In this wide-ranging conversation, Raoul speaks with Paxos Co-Founder and CEO, Charles Cascarilla, about the evolution of crypto infrastructure, from the early days of Bitcoin mining and blockchain innovation to today's stablecoin landscape. Cascarilla outlines how Paxos is building the neutral, secure infrastructure needed to modernize the global financial system. Recorded on June 25, 2025.
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