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Y Combinator Cast

01/02/25

@ Y Combinator

The need for stable coins in finance is underscored by recent financial disasters, highlighting the importance of tracking user funds effectively.

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The Lightcone 2025 Forecast

@ Y Combinator

01/02/25

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Jamie Dimon

03/08/25

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Stablecoins present both opportunities and risks; while they can solve certain problems, they also require proper regulation to ensure consumer protection and market stability.

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Naval Ravikant

10/16/20

@ Tim Ferriss

Stablecoins track the value of the US dollar, allowing for dollar-denominated trading while introducing risks such as fraud, censorship, and volatility.

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a16z crypto Cast

05/24/25

@ a16z crypto

The key to unlocking the potential of stablecoins is establishing rules that protect users from failures like FTX, allowing broader participation in the network.

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a16z crypto Cast

05/24/25

@ a16z crypto

Proposed bills in Congress aim to establish clear regulations for stablecoins, requiring them to be fully backed by high-quality, short-term financial products, ensuring users can trust their value.

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a16z crypto Cast

05/24/25

@ a16z crypto

The current lack of clear regulation around stablecoins is problematic. Entrepreneurs need bright-line rules to foster innovation while ensuring consumer protection and preventing failures like FTX.

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a16z crypto Cast

05/24/25

@ a16z crypto

For stablecoins to gain mainstream adoption, consumers need assurance that one USDC or one PIUSD will always equal one dollar, even in the largest and most complex scenarios.

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Robert Hackett

05/24/25

@ a16z crypto

Stablecoins have emerged as a promising application in crypto, with the potential to reshape international remittances and point-of-sale payments.

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a16z crypto Cast

05/24/25

@ a16z crypto

Stablecoins represent a significant evolution in the financial system, allowing for new products and services that were previously too complicated or costly to implement.

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a16z crypto Cast

05/24/25

@ a16z crypto

Stablecoins can provide a global system of accounts, enabling trustless transactions without relying on traditional banks, which often impose high fees and delays.