This Week in Startups Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire on USDC, Tether & more + Jason reacts to Apple’s new M1 chips & MacBooks | E1307
Oct 19, 2021
In this engaging discussion, Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle and a veteran in tech, delves into the significance of USDC in the stablecoin landscape, emphasizing its regulatory compliance compared to Tether. He highlights Circle's innovative vision for digital currencies, including NFTs and tokenized securities. Meanwhile, Jason shares insights on the latest Apple event, featuring the powerful M1 chips and new MacBook designs that bring back physical keys. The conversation merges tech advancements with financial futures, showcasing how both worlds are evolving.
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Computing Cost Per Day
- Calculate your computing cost per day by dividing the device's total cost by its expected lifespan in days.
- Factor in potential trade-in value to assess the true daily cost.
Future of Finance
- Jeremy Allaire believes money will become digital currency-based, enabling programmable money and internet-native financial infrastructure.
- This shift will revolutionize financial services, from saving and borrowing to capital formation.
NFT Value
- NFTs offer a way to represent digital intellectual property with scarcity and a monetization model.
- High NFT prices reflect cultural memes and speculation within the crypto-wealthy community.