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The episode discusses the transition of stablecoins from crypto to mainstream financial tools.

Presented by Rain. In this special series Crossing the Chasm, we explore when stablecoins stop being “crypto” and start functioning like real money, becoming familiar, fast, and cost-efficient. Justin Friedman is joined by Farooq Malik, founder and CEO of Rain, joins us to break down what true adoption looks like across payments, on-chain settlement, and card programs that integrate seamlessly into existing financial systems. Using a simple lens, technology wins when it improves infrastr...

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