Do you want to dive deeper into the exciting world of blockchain, stable coins and the future of money management? Samantha Lewis, Partner at Mercury, sits down with Dave Sutter, CEO of OpenTrade, to explore how OpenTrade is leveraging blockchain to create stable coin infrastructure and yield for the next generation of financial services. If you’ve been wondering when blockchain will move from the theoretical to transformative, this conversation will give you a front row seat to the shift already underway. This episode was recorded live at the CXO Summit.
Timecoded Guide:
- [00:00] Podcast begins
- [07:28] Stable Coins: Why they’re important, who uses them, what’s next
- [16:09] Why Now? Infrastructure, administration & access lead to stable coin success
- [27:46] Impact on US Dollar: Stable coins as a defense technology for dollar hegemony
- [37:22] Dark Side” of the Coin: Understanding risks & regulations in blockchain
- [47:02] OpenTrade’s Future: The de facto standard for stable coin yield?
Key Takeaways:
Fair Financials & Equitable Access: Understanding the appeal of stable coins like USDC and USDT requires consideration for a world outside of the dependable neighborhood bank. Dave explains that, in a large portion of the world, banking and finances are not always stable. A US dollar-based digital currency allows for global stable currency regardless of borders, while encouraging the hegemony of the US dollar in global markets.
Risks & Regulations: Concerns about illegal activities and lack of sanctions have plagued blockchain from the beginning, but Dave is confident in stable coins as a regulatable and widely adoptable digital currency. Security and sanctions will have to be prioritized as stable coins like USDC become increasingly widely used nationally and abroad, and the infrastructure being prioritized today will ensure a safe, financially viable future for stable coins.
Entrepreneurs & Late(r) Adopters: For fintech entrepreneurs and finance professionals on the fence about whether they should be thinking about stable coins, Dave urges having at least some experience, personal or professional, with stable coins to test the usability. Dave has found that, with an increasing demand for seamless global transactions, fintech companies of all sizes will see the positive impact of making stable coin systems available to their customers.
