In this episode of On The Brink, Matt Walsh and Nic Carter discuss recent deals and news in the crypto space, focusing on stablecoins and related infrastructure. They highlight acquisitions like Stripe's purchase of Privy, and funding rounds for companies like TYB and NOAA. They analyze the stablecoin market, addressing common criticisms and citing data from stables.fyi and Fireblocks to demonstrate the growing use of stablecoins for payments beyond just trading. The hosts also discuss the regulatory landscape, including the GENIUS Act and the potential for a DTCC-backed stablecoin for institutional use, as well as touching on GameStop's investment in Bitcoin, Solana ETFs, and the views of SEC and CFTC officials on self-custody and crypto regulation.
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