Lee and Jimmie discuss big banks exploring a joint stablecoin, the impact of stablecoins on Treasury yields, new guidance from the Department of Labor that opens the door for crypto in 401(K)s, more companies issuing debt and equity to buy bitcoin, VP Vance’s remarks at Bitcoin 2025, and Hester Peirce’s warning to the crypto community.

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