The Payments on Fire podcast examines the stablecoin landscape, focusing on key developments in 2025 and outlook for 2026. Ashley Lannquist joins host Russ Jones to discuss the implications of the Genius Act and the rapid growth in stablecoin market capitalization, now exceeding $300 billion. They observe the dominance of U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins and debate whether this is sustainable, given the limited real-world economic activity they currently facilitate. The conversation explores the potential for stablecoins in cross-border transactions, while also acknowledging challenges related to transaction fees and FX costs. They further consider the role of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as a potential alternative to stablecoins, particularly for cross-border payments.
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