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Jun 25, 2025 • 10min

dLocal and BVNK Partner to Deliver Stablecoin Payouts Ft. Chris Harmse and John O'Brien

Discover how a new partnership aims to revolutionize global payouts using stablecoins. The conversation dives into real-world applications of stablecoins and their benefits for merchants in emerging markets. Explore the complexities of navigating crypto transactions and how they're simplifying payments for businesses. The hosts also discuss expanding payment corridors and the economic advantages of stablecoin solutions over traditional methods, shedding light on the future of finance in the digital age.
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Jun 23, 2025 • 40min

Shopify Launches Stablecoin Payments & JP Morgan Launch JPMD Ft. Chris Harmse and John O'Brien

Chris Harmse, Chief Business Officer at BVNK, champions the rise of stablecoins, emphasizing their transformative role in emerging markets' e-commerce. John O'Brien, CRO at DLocal, shares insights on the potential for Shopify to enable stablecoin payments, making global transactions easier. They discuss major players like Walmart and Amazon exploring their own stablecoins, and JPMorgan's pilot of a USD deposit token. The conversation touches on the importance of regulatory compliance and the future of programmable payments in streamlining corporate treasury strategies.
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Jun 19, 2025 • 1h 35min

Why Are Stablecoins So Hot Right Now? Live from Avalanche Summit 2025

Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner at Dragonfly, joins David Sutter, Co-Founder of OpenTrade, Wyatt Lonergan from VanEck Ventures, Farooq Malik of RAINN, Nikhil Sharma of Kinexys, and Maredith Hannon from WisdomTree to discuss the rising prominence of stablecoins. They explore how these digital assets bridge traditional and decentralized finance, the impact of recent regulations, and the potential risks and rewards of yield generation through stablecoins. The conversation also touches on the future of tokenized securities and their role in democratizing access to investments globally.
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Jun 16, 2025 • 48min

Stripe Acquire Privy & Circle IPO Frenzy Ft. Davis Hart & Daniel Mottice

Davis Hart, General Manager at Solana Labs, and Daniel Mottice, Founder of Beam, dive into the evolving world of stablecoins and fintech. They discuss Stripe's acquisition of crypto wallet provider Privy and its implications for embedded wallets. The conversation also covers Circle's IPO and its potential impact on stablecoin adoption. They explore how big tech companies like Apple are eyeing stablecoin integration and the transformative power of stablecoins in both developed and emerging markets. Get ready for insights that bridge traditional finance and innovative blockchain solutions!
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Jun 12, 2025 • 32min

The Onchain Data Behind Circle's IPO: Stablecoin Stats May 2025 Ft. Anthony Yim & Andrew Van Anken at Artemis

In this engaging discussion, Andrew Van Aken, a data scientist at Artemis, dives into the fascinating data behind Circle's IPO. He shares insights on the rapid growth of USDC and its record supply, driven by its partnership with Binance. The impact of centralized exchanges on USDC holdings compared to DeFi is explored, along with the competitive landscape between USDC and Tether in payments. Andrew also highlights how Tron and Ethereum are leading in stablecoin supply, with a remarkable 400% year-on-year increase in B2B stablecoin payment volume.
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Jun 9, 2025 • 38min

Banks Have Stablecoin Whiplash & Conduit Raise $36M Ft. Farooq Malik, Gwera Kiwana and Kirill Gertman

This discussion features Kirill Gertman, CEO of Conduit, which is pioneering B2B payments with stablecoins; Farooq Malik, co-founder of RAINN, focusing on stablecoin accounts in emerging markets; and Gwera Kiwana from Sling Money, facilitating cross-border transactions. They dive into Conduit's recent $36 million funding round, the potential of stablecoins in replacing traditional systems like SWIFT, and their role in optimizing business transactions. The trio highlights banking innovations sparked by stablecoins and the need for clearer regulations.
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Jun 2, 2025 • 43min

B2B Payments - The Killer App for Stablecoins Ft. Artemis Co-Founder Anthony Yim

Join Anthony Yim, Co-founder of Artemis, as he unpacks the transformative role of stablecoins in B2B payments. He discusses the rise of stablecoins, highlighting their growing importance and annualized volumes hitting $70B. Anthony explores the regulatory landscape affecting liquidity and the strategic moves of big banks into stablecoin initiatives. He also touches on innovative concepts like agentic payments and the potential of AI in programmable finance, reshaping how transactions are conducted globally.
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May 28, 2025 • 11min

Worldpay Brings Stablecoins to $2.3T Commerce Network With BVNK Ft. Chris Harmse AND Nabil Manji

Exploring a groundbreaking partnership, Worldpay teams up with BVNK to enable stablecoin payouts for merchants, streamlining global commerce. The conversation delves into the technical workings behind this integration and the unique benefits stablecoins provide, especially for gig economy clients. The experts discuss the burgeoning demand for stablecoins across various sectors and contemplate their future as a lasting payment solution. Regulatory frameworks and fintech trends also take center stage, shaping the evolution of digital payments.
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May 26, 2025 • 48min

The Agentic Stablecoin Bank Ft. Elise Soucie Watts and Stepan Simkin

Stepan Simkin, CEO of Squads, and Elise Soucie Watts, Executive Director at Global Digital Finance, dive into the exciting world of stablecoins. They discuss the launch of a stablecoin account for businesses, merging traditional banking with blockchain innovations. The conversation shifts to compliance challenges in the crypto landscape, emphasizing the role of AI in regulatory processes. They also touch on the legislative strides made by the GENIUS Act and how regulatory clarity could revolutionize financial interactions and improve innovation.
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May 19, 2025 • 45min

Why Does Meta Want a Stablecoin? Ft. Brandon Arvanaghi and Anurag Arjun

Brandon Arvanaghi, CEO of Meow, and Anurag Arjun, Founder of Avail and co-founder of Polygon, delve into fintech innovations. They explore Meta's renewed interest in stablecoins, discussing its journey from the Libra initiative to current regulatory challenges. The duo examines stablecoins' potential in cross-border payments, improvements for content creator payouts, and highlights the impact of blockchain infrastructure on scalability. With insights into Robinhood's global expansion and the future of cryptocurrency markets, their conversation is both engaging and thought-provoking.

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