On The Brink with Castle Island Weekly Roundup 10/03/25 (Stablecoin Wars, SEC no action letters, Government shutdown) (EP.672)
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Oct 3, 2025 In this lively discussion, hosts delve into the fascinating intersection of AI and Bitcoin mining, revealing how miners pivoting to AI workloads are revitalizing the industry. They explore the SEC's no-action letter for DoubleZero and its implications for token launches. The stablecoin landscape is dissected, with insights on Stripe's new infrastructure and potential challengers to dominant players. The hosts also touch on the impacts of the government shutdown and the excitement surrounding continuous crypto futures trading coming in 2026.
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RIAs Should Reassess Crypto Custody Options
- RIAs can now rely on state-chartered trust companies as qualified custodians for crypto.
- Firms should revisit custody arrangements because the SEC granted clarity that resolves long-standing compliance issues.
Stablecoin Issuance Is Becoming Commoditized
- Stripe's OpenIssuance and white-label providers lower friction for businesses to issue their own stablecoins.
- Matt Walsh views this as the start of Tether and Circle losing market share as issuers proliferate.
Liquidity Network Effects Protect Big Stablecoins
- Network effects give Tether and USDC strong liquidity advantages, especially on global exchanges.
- Nic Carter concedes distribution and liquidity create durable incumbency despite new issuers.