Old Men, New Money®: Bitcoin, Blockchain & Tokenization Episode 7: Stablecoins: The Bridge Between TradFi and Crypto
Nov 5, 2025
Discover the fascinating world of stablecoins and their pivotal role in digital finance. These cryptocurrencies, pegged to stable assets, enable instant and low-cost global transactions. Learn about the major players like USDT and USDC, and how they maintain their value through innovative mechanisms. Explore their significance in decentralized finance and tokenized securities, alongside the regulatory challenges they face. With insights into adoption by institutions and potential risks, this discussion showcases stablecoins as the future of finance.
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Stablecoins Are The Practical Breakthrough
- Stablecoins are the critical crypto innovation enabling dollars to move at internet speed with penny-level costs and 24/7 availability.
- They transform settlement by making transfers instant and final, solving traditional banking delays.
INEX Fundraising: Immediate Versus Days
- At INEX, stablecoin payments settled instantly while wire transfers took three to five business days to clear.
- Investors paying with stablecoins received their tokens immediately whereas wire investors waited days.
Backing And Transparency Drive Trust
- Stablecoins differ by backing, transparency, and regulatory posture, which affects institutional adoption.
- USDC's audited reserves and regulatory cooperation make it the institutional favorite compared to less transparent options.