Gold Goats 'n Guns Podcast Episode #239 - Brent Johnson and Honestly Assessing the State of the Great Game
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Dec 4, 2025 
Brent Johnson, CEO of Santiago Capital, returns to share his insightful views on stablecoins and the interplay of geopolitics and capital markets. He revisits his skepticism around stablecoins, revealing how the Genesis Act reshaped his perspective. Brent argues that the U.S. aims to solidify its control over global finance while also debating the implications of dollar-backed stablecoins on foreign sovereignty. As he assesses the future landscape, he highlights the critical role of U.S. intelligence and why political forces are increasingly dictating market outcomes.
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Changing Mind After Deep Dive
- Brent once dismissed stablecoins after earlier Tether research but returned to them post-Genius Act.
- That rethink followed his detailed 30–40 page report and a presentation in New Orleans.
Stablecoins As A Parallel Eurodollar System
- The U.S. has co-opted private stablecoin innovation to build a parallel eurodollar system.
- That system gives Washington more control over global capital and weaponizes the dollar without full military force.
Control Through Pricier Onshore Dollars
- Regulatory, Treasury-driven stablecoins can tighten U.S. control over offshore leverage and the eurodollar plumbing.
- That allows the U.S. to price access to dollars and influence foreign sovereignty via monetary access.
