About this episode

Tammy Haddad interviews Caroline Pham about the role of stablecoins in the future of digital money and their impact on creators and financial systems.

Recorded at CES 2026, Tammy Haddad speaks with Caroline Pham , former acting chair of the CFTC and now chief legal officer and chief administrative officer at MoonPay. Pham explains why stablecoins are becoming core financial infrastructure, how regulatory clarity is unlocking U.S. innovation, and what digital money means for creators, brands, and fans — from IP protection and automated royalties to direct fan engagement. The conversation also explores agentic AI, trust in financial systems, and what’s next as blockchain and AI converge.

People in this episode

Host: Tammy Haddad

Guest: Caroline Pham

Topics covered

• stablecoins
• digital money
• financial infrastructure
• regulatory clarity
• blockchain
• AI
• creator economy

Keywords

• stablecoins
• digital money
• financial infrastructure
• regulatory clarity
• blockchain
• AI
• IP protection
• automated royalties
• fan engagement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MoonPay, CFTC

Places: U.S.

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