On The Brink with Castle Island Bernardo Bilotta (Stables Money) on Stablecoin Fintech in APAC (EP.640)
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Jun 30, 2025 Wyatt chats with Bernardo Bilotta, founder of Stables.money, a platform revolutionizing stablecoin use in the Asia-Pacific region. They discuss the importance of stablecoin for saving and spending, and how it drives retail and institutional adoption. Bernardo shares insights on the innovative Just-In Funding Model for real-time transaction settlements and highlights a tailored financial product for remote workers. They also explore the challenges of compliance and security in fintech, emphasizing the need for trust in the evolving stablecoin landscape.
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User Demographics of Stables
- Stables serves two main user groups: crypto-native individuals and businesses finding unexpected product-market fit.
- A third group includes developers seeking easy single integration to stablecoin rails.
Regional Focus and Opportunity
- Stables focuses on Asia-Pacific and MENA with strong market penetration and growth potential.
- Stablecoins offer a connective tissue for fragmented currency markets facilitating remittances and trade across the region.
Organic Growth Via Word-of-Mouth
- Stables has grown mostly through organic discovery and word-of-mouth without marketing or incentives.
- Customer referrals from crypto projects and communities spread awareness due to product solving real pain points.