#1388 Jeremy Allaire | The $34 Billion Stablecoin King

Aug 1, 2024

Jeremy Allaire, the Co-Founder and CEO of Circle, dives deep into the world of USDC, highlighting its rise as a staple in the crypto market. He discusses the implications of stablecoins for global finance, particularly in developing countries versus the U.S. Fascinating insights on the transition to digital dollars and their efficiency compared to traditional banking emerge. Allaire also shares thoughts on regulatory challenges, the future of digital currencies, and the innovative role of Circle in shaping financial stability.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Promotional Offers in the Cryptocurrency Space

01:43 • 3min

The Growing Role of Stablecoins in Global Finance

04:16 • 5min

The Rise of Digital Dollars and Agile SMEs in Technology Adoption

09:09 • 1min

The Rise of Digital Dollars

10:22 • 7min

Navigating Open Financial Networks

17:10 • 12min

Global Perspectives on USDC and Stablecoins

29:32 • 29min

Jeremy Allaire is the Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Circle. In this conversation, we talk about USDC, what it is, where it is popular, who is using it, why they are using it, and the future of stablecoins.

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