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Stablecoins are no longer just a buzzword—they’re transforming the way the world moves money. In this episode of The Defiant Podcast, we sit down with Reeve Collins, co-founder of Tether, co-founder of WeFi, and chairman at STBL, to explore the groundbreaking evolution of stablecoins. From their early days as a simple payment solution to their role in reshaping global finance, Reeve shares insider insights on how stablecoins are building trust, driving financial inclusion, and securing the future of money. We’ll dive into: ✅ The origins of stablecoins and their $246 billion impact ✅ How stablecoins are revolutionizing cross-border payments and DeFi ✅ The rise of Stablecoins 2.0 and what it means for users ✅ Why major players like Visa and JPMorgan are entering the space
Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: Stablecoins and their impact 00:51 - Meet Reeve Collins: A Web3 trailblazer 01:34 - The origin of stablecoins: Tokenizing the US dollar 02:58 - Stablecoins today: A $246 billion industry 05:17 - The rise of Stablecoins 2.0 07:45 - Yield-bearing stablecoins: User benefits explained 10:01 - Tokenized assets in 401(k)s and traditional finance 12:28 - Major players entering the stablecoin space 14:04 - How stablecoins are transforming banking 17:10 - Blockchain’s promise: Removing the middleman 19:06 - Financial inclusion through decentralized banking 22:55 - Mobile-first, wallet-native financial solutions 25:27 - Building trust in underserved communities 28:16 - Stablecoins 2.0: Transparency and compliance 38:13 - Mass adoption: Public companies and crypto treasuries 40:27 - Closing thoughts: The future of blockchain
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