S1E227: Are stablecoins a smarter way to hold your cash?

Stablecoins promise fast, cheap, borderless money transfers—but can they also be part of your investment strategy? With Singapore and Hong Kong rolling out new regulations, interest is heating up. 

In this episode of Money Hacks, Howie Lim talks to Amy Zhang from Fireblocks and Koen Hoorelbeke from Saxo to unpack what stablecoins are, how they're used today, and why regulation is key. 

Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights:

01:06 Stablecoins = US dollar?

04:10 Regulatory risks of stablecoins

07:22 Easiest way to move money?

10:09 Stablecoins' role in a portfolio

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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Amy Zhang, head of APAC at Fireblocks and Koen Hoorelbeke, investment strategist at Saxo

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim 

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