Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS 1020. Insights: How ready are you for stablecoin regulation?
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Dec 4, 2025 Thierry Coopman leads partnerships at Formance, specializing in payments infrastructure. Inna Kostiuk manages crypto business development at Worldline. Dea Markova directs policy at Fireblocks, advising on digital assets. They discuss the rapid growth of the stablecoin market, driven by inflation and underbanking in regions like LATAM and Africa. Regulatory clarity is vital for commercial adoption, with key differences between the U.S. GENIUS Act and EU's MiCA. The panel predicts a concentrated market of dominant stablecoins and highlights the challenges of integrating regulations into operational practices.
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Technology Enables Practical Stablecoin Adoption
- Stablecoin adoption is driven by technology solving real industry problems, not hype alone.
- Thierry Coopman says stablecoins offer practical solutions that increase adoption when they address clear business needs.
Emerging Markets Lead Adoption
- Adoption is fastest in markets where traditional financial access is limited and innovation is needed.
- Inna Kostiuk highlights LATAM and Africa as early adopters driven by demand for alternative payment rails.
Regulation + Regulator Attitude Matter Equally
- Regulatory clarity and permissive attitudes unlock global interest in stablecoins.
- Dea Markova notes both legal frameworks and regulator attitudes together accelerate commercial adoption.