Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS

992. Insights: Why are stablecoins SO hot right now?

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Aug 28, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Anthony Oduu, Co-founder at Verto FX, Neil Chopra from Fireblocks, and Morgan Krupetsky of Ava Labs explore the explosive rise of stablecoins in finance. They dive into how these digital assets are revolutionizing cross-border payments and corporate treasuries. The trio highlights the role of regulatory clarity in boosting institutional interest and examines the potential of stablecoins to enhance financial inclusion in emerging markets. Get insights into the transformative future of global finance shaped by stablecoins!
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INSIGHT

Stablecoins Are Becoming Financial Rails

  • Stablecoins moved from niche crypto to core rails for payments, treasury and on-chain finance with $230–$270bn circulating.
  • Major players like Stripe, PayPal and Visa enabled broader institutional adoption and real-world use cases.
ANECDOTE

Founding Verto To Fix Cross-Border Pain

  • Anthony Oduu described founding VertoFX to solve cross-border pain in emerging markets focused on Africa and MENA.
  • He runs product and tech at Verto and sees first-hand why stablecoins matter for B2B flows there.
INSIGHT

Stablecoins Solve Post-Trade Friction

  • Neil Chopra links treasury experience to blockchain utility for cross-border payments and liquidity management.
  • He highlights stablecoins as the tool to atomically swap between fiat and digital assets, easing post-trade settlement.
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