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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