The Future of Stable Money | Ep. 1: Regulated Stablecoins in a Fragmenting World (feat. Coinbase)

In this inaugural episode of The Future of Stable Money, Tianwei Liu sits down with Hassan Ahmed, Singapore Country Director at Coinbase, to discuss how technology, regulation, and adoption are shaping the future of payments. We dive into: The evolution of the crypto industry, from its wild-west beginnings to today's push for regulated, real-world utility. How the maturity of blockchain technology is enabling low-cost, high-throughput transactions. Why major corporations and financial institutions like JPMorgan, Citi, and Walmart are launching their own stablecoin programs. The growing use cases of stablecoins in P2P payments, cross-border transactions, and even next-generation AI agents. Join us for an insightful conversation that breaks down the complexities of stablecoins and highlights their potential to create a faster, safer, and more inclusive global financial system. 🟢 Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 2:00 – Genius Act, Singapore MAS & Global Frameworks 4:14 – Why Big Banks & Corporations Are Adopting Stablecoins 5:45 – The Rise of Non-USD Stablecoins (XSGD) & On-Chain FX 6:55 – Coinbase's Strategic Focus on Payments & Stablecoins 9:12 – The Role of L2s: Coinbase's Base & Scaling for the Next Wave 11:49 – Trust, Transparency & Regulation: The Core of a Stablecoin 18:16 – The Debate on Yield-Bearing Stablecoins 19:58 – Real-World Use Cases: A Deep Dive into Payments & Retail 21:29 – The StraitsX Grab & Alipay Cross-Border Payment Pilot 26:03 – The Next Frontier: P2P Payments & AI Agentic Payments 30:46 – The Final Verdict: Why This Is a Pivotal Moment for the Industry 33:11 – A Lighter Note: The Funniest Thing in Crypto 35:20 – Conclusion 🔔 Subscribe to follow how we're building stablecoin rails for real-world payments! • Website: https://www.straitsx.com/ • LinkedIn:   / straitsx   • X: https://x.com/StraitsX •TikTok:   / straitsx.global   • YouTube: ‪@straitsx.global‬ Connect with Tianwei 👉   / tianweiliu   Connect with Hassan 👉   / hassanahmed3