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The killer use case for crypto is clearly stablecoins, i.e. “crypto dollars.”

In episode 4 of The Signal, Oskari and I break it all down by the numbers through the lens of Circle, the issuer of USDC.

Topics discussed & Time Stamps:

00:00: Introduction

00:27: Stablecoins: Crypto’s killer use case

01:36: The Impact of Stablecoins on Global Finance

06:25: Circle's Evolution: From Bitcoin Wallet to Stablecoin Powerhouse

17:31: The Business Model Behind Stablecoin Issuers

31:50: Exploring the Competitive Landscape of Stablecoins

43:15: Data Dive: Analyzing USDC Distribution and Activity

48:04: Deep Dive into USDC's Performance on Different Blockchains

50:02: The Role of Bots in Crypto Transactions and Their Impact

51:05: Analyzing Transaction Volumes and User Behaviors Across Blockchains

01:04:08: Exploring Future Use Cases for Stablecoins: Payroll and Daily Payments

01:09:37: Market Share, Rate Sensitivity, and the Impact of Interest Rates on Stablecoins

01:14:36: Regulatory Challenges and the Future of Stable-coins

01:22:23: Circle's Potential IPO

01:29:17: Concluding Thoughts

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Stablecoin transaction volumes have surged past Visa Network

It's all happening on Solana via USDC