Tokenized Stripe’s $1.1BN Stablecoin Acquisition Ft. BVNK Co-Founder & CSO of Circle
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Nov 4, 2024 
Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer at Circle, and Chris Harmse, Co-founder of BVNK, join the conversation to explore the implications of Stripe's $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge. They discuss how stablecoins are transforming payment systems and reshaping the narrative around crypto. The duo highlights the need for regulatory clarity, the potential of stablecoins in both local and international markets, and the importance of collaboration between stablecoin issuers and central banks. Tune in for insights into the future of stablecoins and their role in modern finance!
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Upgradable Infrastructure
- Stripe's acquisition of Bridge signals a shift towards constantly upgradable financial infrastructure.
- This acquisition allows incumbents to support always-on payments and banking.
Stablecoins in Payments
- Stablecoins' usefulness in payments is becoming increasingly obvious, validating years of advocacy.
- Bridge's success has attracted attention to other stablecoin infrastructure companies and application developers.
Stablecoin Use Cases
- BVNK enables stablecoin pay-ins, pay-outs, and settlements for large merchants like Deel and Rapyd.
- Merchants are demanding stablecoin settlements for faster, more reliable global transactions.