Stablecoins Won't Build Themselves w/ Zach Abrams

Stablecoins are evolving from niche cross-border payment tools into a foundational global financial layer, driven by increasing institutional adoption and the integration of agentic commerce. As the market matures, the competitive landscape is shifting from regulatory differentiation to product-led utility, where developer experience and infrastructure efficiency determine success. Zach Abrams, CEO of Bridge, highlights that while regulatory clarity—such as the OCC national trust bank structure—is a necessary floor for enterprise participation, the true value lies in enabling seamless, invisible payment flows for AI agents and global fintech platforms. Despite the complexities of scaling within a large organization like Stripe, the focus remains on building robust, interoperable infrastructure that lowers costs and increases economic choice for end users, ultimately positioning tokenized assets as the primary settlement mechanism for future financial activity.