Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS 1004. Insights: The stablecoin stack: building real-world payment rails
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Oct 9, 2025 In this insightful discussion, guests Ran Goldi, SVP at Fireblocks, Lux Thiagarajah, CCO at OpenPay, and Anoosh Arevshatian, CPO at Zodia Custody, explore the booming world of stablecoins. They delve into the driving forces behind rapid adoption, highlighting regulatory shifts and grassroots demand. The panel discusses the operational challenges of implementing stablecoin payments, including custody and compliance. They also touch on use cases such as cross-border payments and the future vision of integration and programmable money.
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Stablecoins Have Entered Real-World Payments
- Stablecoin market and monthly transactions have grown rapidly, reaching parity with SWIFT monthly volume in some measures.
- Regulatory clarity and revenue-generating payments use cases are driving a shift from hype to real-world adoption.
Platform As An Onramp For Institutions
- Fireblocks serves many financial institutions and focuses on enabling payments and stablecoin use cases for enterprises.
- Their network connects institutions globally to speed market entry and partnerships.
Bank-Bred Custody For Institutional Trust
- Zodia Custody positions itself as a bank-bred digital asset custodian built for institutional needs.
- Custody must combine bank-grade processes with digital-asset tooling to serve real-world clients.