Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS 1004. Insights: The stablecoin stack: building real-world payment rails
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Oct 9, 2025 In this insightful discussion, guests Ran Goldi, SVP at Fireblocks, Lux Thiagarajah, CCO at OpenPay, and Anoosh Arevshatian, CPO at Zodia Custody, explore the booming world of stablecoins. They delve into the driving forces behind rapid adoption, highlighting regulatory shifts and grassroots demand. The panel discusses the operational challenges of implementing stablecoin payments, including custody and compliance. They also touch on use cases such as cross-border payments and the future vision of integration and programmable money.
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Design Custody To Avoid Capital Disincentives
- Design custody and on/off-ramp models to avoid penalizing banks with balance-sheet capital hits.
- Incentivize usage by reducing custody/disincentive costs so rails become economically attractive.
Payroll And Remittance Are Rapidly Growing Use Cases
- New stablecoin use cases include payroll and remittance where speed and transparent costs deliver clear value.
- Underbanked corridors and FX volatility drive user demand for dollar-backed stablecoins.
On-Chain FX Unlocks After-Hours Treasury Moves
- On-chain FX and localized stablecoins (e.g., TRY stablecoin) enable conversions and FX actions outside banking hours.
- Programmable, composable money opens capabilities impossible with current fiat rails.