On The Brink with Castle Island David Taylor (Etherfuse) on Non-USD Stablecoins (EP.620)
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May 7, 2025 David Taylor, Founder of Etherfuse, discusses the exciting world of non-US stablecoins and their potential in emerging markets like Mexico. He shares insights on shaping regulatory frameworks and the innovative strategies behind creating interest-bearing stablecoins. The conversation dives into the clash between traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi), highlighting the growing need for efficient remittance solutions. Taylor also outlines Etherfuse's ambitious plans for onboarding local stablecoins, aiming to enhance liquidity in the Forex and blockchain ecosystem.
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David Taylor's Career Journey
- David Taylor shares his journey from software engineer in security to founding Etherfuse focused on tokenizing assets.
- He highlights moving from traditional tech to blockchain after seeing blockchain as the future for payments.
Choosing Mexico for Tokenization
- Etherfuse chose Mexico to build tokenized securities due to favorable regulatory incentives and demographic factors.
- They pursued a security-based token model contrasting global trends avoiding such classification, eventually receiving a no-action letter there.
Tokenizing Sovereign Debt Globally
- Etherfuse focuses on tokenizing government debt from multiple countries as interest-bearing stablecoins.
- They target liquid, short-term sovereign debt and unique APIs to enable global investors with these assets.
