Tokenized Why Does Meta Want a Stablecoin? Ft. Brandon Arvanaghi and Anurag Arjun
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May 19, 2025 Brandon Arvanaghi, CEO of Meow, and Anurag Arjun, Founder of Avail and co-founder of Polygon, delve into fintech innovations. They explore Meta's renewed interest in stablecoins, discussing its journey from the Libra initiative to current regulatory challenges. The duo examines stablecoins' potential in cross-border payments, improvements for content creator payouts, and highlights the impact of blockchain infrastructure on scalability. With insights into Robinhood's global expansion and the future of cryptocurrency markets, their conversation is both engaging and thought-provoking.
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Meta's Stablecoin Revival Rationale
- Meta's renewed interest in stablecoins stems from matured infrastructure and global scalability improvements since Libra days.
- They seek stablecoins primarily for managing creator payouts and tapping into micropayment capabilities at scale.
Stablecoins Solve Global Monetization
- Meta and similar platforms struggle to monetize billions of users in markets with low revenue per user.
- Stablecoins can enable commerce and creator payouts where local payment rails are ineffective or commoditized.
Use Stablecoins for Cross-Border Pay
- Businesses should consider adding stablecoins like USDC to simplify cross-border payments and contractor payouts.
- Stablecoins serve as practical payment rails rather than consumer-facing digital dollar bank accounts currently.