Banking on the Present with BAFT E1: Straight-talking stablecoins

About this episode

The episode discusses the evolution and current relevance of stablecoins in banking, highlighting technological and regulatory advancements.

Fully transparent, programmable, secure digital money that maintains a stable value: 20 years ago, stablecoins sounded about as realistic as flying cars and holograms. But recent technological advancements and regulatory innovation have made this once-distant dream a reality, turning it into one of banking’s hottest topics.

Topics covered

• stablecoins
• digital money
• banking
• technology
• regulation

Keywords

• stablecoins
• digital currency
• banking
• technology
• regulation
• financial innovation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BAFT

Products: stablecoins

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