Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer at Circle, and Chris Harmse, Co-founder of BVNK, join the conversation to explore the implications of Stripe's $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge. They discuss how stablecoins are transforming payment systems and reshaping the narrative around crypto. The duo highlights the need for regulatory clarity, the potential of stablecoins in both local and international markets, and the importance of collaboration between stablecoin issuers and central banks. Tune in for insights into the future of stablecoins and their role in modern finance!

Dante Disparte, Stablecoin expert, discusses the future of stablecoins and their potential as the 'killer app' for the crypto industry. Topics include the rapid growth and success of stablecoin innovation, the need for change in the payment system, contrasting reactions to stablecoin bills, the value chain in the cryptocurrency market, and the evolution of stablecoins and regulatory frameworks.

Circle's Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy, Dante Disparte, discusses how they secured the first stablecoin license under MiCA. They also talk about stablecoins in cross-border payments, global stablecoin legislation progress, and the evolution of stablecoins and CBDCs in regulatory regimes.

Circle's Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy, Dante Disparte, discusses securing an EMI license under MiCA. Topics include crypto regulation, stablecoins in Europe and the US, global legislative progress, and the relationship between CBDCs and stablecoins.

The digital currency craze started with at least one anonymous Bitcoin founder and a community of futuristic, tech-savvy investors willing to take a bet on a new form of money. But over the past decade, the world of digital currency has coined a host of new types of online cash. In fact, Central Banks in more than 80 countries have, or are in the process of gearing their monetary systems in that direction. They consider them a means of modernizing and serving as a check against the growth of crypto. In China, an estimated 140 million people have already begun using the new digital yuan, which accounts for nearly $10 billion worth of transactions. In that context, does the world's reserve currency -- the U.S. dollar -- need its own version? Those who are argue “yes” say it is a fundamental step to remain competitive; to ensure the dollar remains in its preferred global standing. A digital dollar, they argue, would also create a new ease of exchange, reduce delays in processing times, and help the underbanked Americans into the digital economy. Those who argue “no” point to the risks of failure, hackings, and privacy breaches, which includes widespread government tracking of transactions, and could allow for unprecedented federal access to personal banks accounts. Against this backdrop, we ask: Does America Need a Digital Dollar? Arguing "Yes" is Gillian Tett, Editor-at-large, Financial Times Arguing "No" is Dante Disparte, Head of Global Policy at Circle  Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices