What the FinTech? | S.7 Episode 8 | Beyond the hype - what’s next for stablecoins?

Episode notes

In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, host and FinTech Futures managing editor Paul Hindle is joined by René Michau, Global Head of Digital Assets at Standard Chartered Bank, to explore the growing impact of stablecoins in financial services and their potential to reshape key areas of banking and payments. The conversation covers the current state of play with stablecoin adoption in banking, their rising popularity among corporates and institutions, and the benefits they can offer - particularly in cross-border payments. Beyond payments, René also gives his views on the other key use cases gaining traction and how Standard Chartered is integrating stablecoins into its digital asset strategy. Paul and René also discuss the current regulatory landscape around stablecoins, the key considerations banks should focus on when developing an effective stablecoin strategy, and of course what’s next for stablecoin innovation, including how they’re likely to evolve in the coming years, their impact on traditional banking models, and the innovations and partnerships that will shape their trajectory.

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