Global Head of Stablecoin Solutions at Anchorage Digital @anchorage
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Meet Cashless Reserves.
We are partnering with JP Morgan to enable money interoperability at the base layer.
With this new foundational building block, stablecoins issued by @Anchorage Digital Bank will be faster, safer, stronger.
Our clients get Stablecoin-as-a-service because we provide the finest issuance platform, so they can confidently focus on building and distribution.
We're engaging with J.P. Morgan Asset Management (@JPMorganAM) to explore a potential tokenized instrument solution that could support the third-party’s liquidity framework.
More on this from our Global Head of Stablecoin Solutions @sergiofly. ↓
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Most crypto investors forgot what it means to be early. Something is happening on Kadena, and I'm proud to be building there at this very moment.
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Yep. That’s why @lagofinance is launching $USD2 next week!
Powell says he is talking to "stablecoin companies" but a true stablecoin shouldn't have a "company", it should be fully decentralized
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Who are the "users" that will consume the upcoming multi-trillion-dollar stablecoin supply?
Hear my point of view, as I discussed with @whessert and @whosknave at @SolanaConf this week.
The shift is happening.
“The next 2 billion people on chain will be intermediated by smart wallets and fintech apps.”
- @sergiofly, Head of Stablecoins at @Anchorage Digital, from @Solana Accelerate on the future of USDG
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1/2 Great news for the Cardano community 📣 The stunning Mountain Bluebird is released in our shop and it will support your $ADA from now on 👏😀. Go and get yours now: tangem.link/Cardano
#Tangemcards #ADA #Cardano #crypto
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Today's panel: a short story about stablecoins and the mighty @global_dollar - with @whessert and @whosknave. Thank you @gizmothegizzer for the flattering intro and @SolanaConf for organizing a spectacular conference in NY!
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@kadena_io ecosystem pace is growing by the week!
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Truly precious insight here.
@tether is building a physical distribution network worthy of a blue chip global retail franchise.
Orthogonal strategy to other stablecoin initiatives, like @global_dollar, which activates an enterprise alliance to distribute top-down.
The Venn diagram of global scalable stablecoins is therefore marginally overlapping in the middle, with a single-digit trillion dollar monetary supply waiting to be displaced.
"wen trillion?"
During PlanB Forum El Salvador, I was asked this:
Journalist: are you worried about USDt competitors?
Me: not many realize that Tether has been building for the last 10 years one of the widest digital and physical distribution networks in the history of humanity.
While some competitors raise capital from investors and grow their market cap paying incentives to banks to keep their stablecoins in the balancesheet, Tether has 100s thousands of partners, building kiosks across all developing countries, digital platforms with tens of millions of users and mind-blowing technology.
The scale of our network is just different.
This is the reason why USDt has been so successful in empowering 400 million users in emerging markets giving them access to the global financial system through the stablecoin USDt. There are still billions of people left out from basic financial services, good people that are simply too poor of being of interest of the banks. We'll continue in our mission to help them too.
And all this while helping the US economy, buying back hundreds of billions in US Treasuries and strengthening the US dollar as most used fiat currency in the world.
So no, I'm not worried.
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Checking out the world's first #bitcoin ATM with @TheBitcoinCoop - The future is in Vancouver!
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gm CT, please welcome Sir BTC on Kadena! $BTC @kadena_io
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The great migration just started.
Stablecoin onshoring is inevitable.
Congratulations @ethena for being first!
Ethena is set to become the first stablecoin developer whose product has a clear path to full compliance with the U.S. GENIUS Act
Through our partnership with @Anchorage, the only federally chartered crypto bank, USDtb will move onshore to become a U.S. federally regulated payment stablecoin
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This tweet will NOT age well.
ICOs will look considerate, cautious and risk averse, in comparison.
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Kind reminder to all the VCs who passed on building a global stablecoin in the past two years --You know who you are 😎.
@paoloardoino built a financial powerhouse by breaking the barriers of legacy compartmentalization. It's time to remap global money movements against a stack where "settlement" and "network" are one and the same, and where words like "correspondent" and "float" are obsolete.
STABLECOINS ARE INEVITABLE.
Tether just released the attestation for Q4 2024.
Highlights as of 31st December 2024:
- $13.7 billion profit for year 2024
- ~$6 billion profit for Q4 2024
- $113 billion in direct and indirect holdings
- $7 billion in Tether's excess stablecoin reserves (36% increase YoY), on top of the 100% reserves in liquid assets that back all issued tokens
- $23 billion USDt issued in Q4 2024
- Total issuance of $45 billion USDt for year 2024 which represents almost the entire market cap of the second largest stablecoin
Tether Group proprietary equity surged past $20 billion. Tether Investments holds ~$12.5 billion in assets, stablecoin excess reserves account for most of the rest.
In 2024 Tether USDt reached the impressive milestone of 400 million users globally, mostly distributed among emerging markets and developing countries.
Tether’s efforts in ensuring a safe and secure secondary market ecosystem for USDt and crypto in general grew even further over 2024. Our internal investigation team, best in class in the financial industry, collaborated with more than 230 law enforcement agencies across 50+ countries.
In 2024, Tether invested in talent across all different strategic areas of the company, still retaining a lean team, promoting quality over quantity.
In the following months we aim to launch several new products across all Tether pillars: from Artificial Intelligence platforms and apps to telecommunications, from new financial tools and services to broader educational efforts.
Thank you very much to everyone for your support. We're unstoppable together.
Nothing else matters.
♥️
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One asset at a time, Kadena is becoming home to a vibrant DeFi ecosystem.
📢 WBTC now available on @kadena_io.
Lago Bridge supports Bitcoin, the most recognized cryptocurrency, in its wrapped ERC-20 form. Available at bridge.lago.finance/, the bridge can now be used to onward-wrap WBTC into Kadena assets. 🧵
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First movers. Mark my words.
#KadenaEco is proud to present the first cohort of grantees!
Take a look at the grantees that have been accepted and will receive support & expertise from Kadena Eco!
medium.com/kadena-io/introdu…
ALT Introducing Kadena Eco's Inaugural Grant Cohort
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📢 Anchorage Digital Acquires Mountain Protocol
At Anchorage Digital, we’re not just witnessing the future of finance—we’re building it. Today, we’re thrilled to announce our acquisition of Mountain Protocol, issuer of the USDM stablecoin.
I am beyond excited to grow our team with rockstars like @mcarrica , @mattiascaricato and @stablemanuele !
LFG 🚀
Anchorage Digital is thrilled to announce our acquisition of Mountain Protocol.
As stablecoins find global product market fit, we’re empowering institutions to meet surging demand and lead in the stablecoin space.
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USD2 was born three days ago. Today, we present the Crypto Birth Certificate: DefiLlama listing.
Disclosure: I 💙 @DefiLlama. That's where I spend time, since I deleted FB and IG.
🐳 @DefiLlama is now tracking @Lagofinance 's $USD2 coin on Stablecoins Dashboard.
🛷 Using the Lago Finance app, users swap kwUSDC to mint USD2 1:1. USD2 can be redeemed for kwUSDC 1:1 at any time.
🔽 DETAILS:
defillama.com/stablecoin/usd…
#ERC20NEWS
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Live interview in 1.5 hours re:
Launching USD2, a decentralized stablecoin on @kadena_io
USD2 launching today on @kadena_io !
Tune in to hear the founders live on Youtube in a few hours (2:00pm ET)
piped.video/watch?v=uA8ZzW_x…
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What is USD2? Tune in on Monday: piped.video/watch?v=uA8ZzW_x…
Tune in this Monday at 2pm ET with the founders of @lagofinance, @sergiofly & @MattLagoFinance, for a #KadenaEco Project Deep Dive!
Listen in for an insightful discussion of their upcoming launch of $USD2, a decentralized stablecoin built on @kadena_io!
piped.video/watch?v=uA8ZzW_x…
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Send $30k in crypto? Easy: I configured @lobstr Wallet with 2 additional signers using the LOBSTR Vault app and 2 "@stellar Signer Cards" by @tangem. Tap. Tap. Done! piped.video/7H0RBMegEIo
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#tezos people, here is your everyday wallet. Easy and secure, as it should be :) @breitwoman
📣 We're thrilled to announce that our $XTZ Tangem card is here! Ladies & Gentlemen, meet the stunning Tezos Tangem Card 🤩. Self-custody, security & ease of use embedded in a sleek card. Pre-order yours now 👉tangem.link/Tezos #Tezos $XTZ #Tangemcard #HardwareWallet
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Intl remittances challenge: How to drive efficiency while supporting a network of 400k+ operators who deal with cash handling and compliance.
Stablecoins are crucial because they settle through without delay.
@DenelleDixon & @MoneyGram CEO Alex Holmes
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I'm the proud minter of the first Benjamin, who once said: “Look before, or you’ll find yourself behind.”
The first 100 USD2 were just minted on Kadena mainnet. 💯 🎉
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"Bitcoin and other decentralized protocols are a gift to humanity, the meat of the industry. We are building the bridges to bring that value to people." @nathanmccauley #Converge22
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Language diversity is a gift to mankind. Blockchain diversity is a blessing for crypto.
USDG @global_dollar is now available on @solana - let the tokens flow and displace one trillion dollars of fiat money supply!
Congratulations to @calilyliu & team for the concerted effort leading to this epic win for global finance.
A new chapter for stablecoins starts now.
Global Dollar ($USDG) is now available on @Solana.
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47 minutes until the merge!
Unless you take I-75, which is a bit slower so that's 49 minutes.
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Three facts about Stablecoins:
1. The money making part of the business is distribution;
2. The real money has yet to migrate to blockchain;
3. The time is now.
🚨 Ep. 25 of @TokenizedPod: Circle's IPO Filing - The Best Stablecoin Data Drop Ever
@CuySheffield & @sytaylor are joined by:
➡️ @sergiofly, Head of Stablecoins @Anchorage
➡️ @0xdirichlet, CEO of @sphere_labs
To discuss:
🌐 Circle's S-1 Filing and what it means for the market
📊 The impact of interest rates on stablecoin issuers
🏦 Blackrock & Fink bullish on Tokenization
👉 FDIC says banks no longer need permission to engage in crypto
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⛓️ Watch or listen to the full show in the comments below!
*** Timestamps:
00:00 Circle's IPO filing and $4 billion valuation
00:52 Stablecoins as the intersection of TradFi and DeFi
03:58 Distribution vs issuance in stablecoin monetization strategies
06:20 Regulatory clarity for stablecoins and crypto adoption
10:29 Impact of interest rates on stablecoin reserve income
19:05 Stablecoin use cases in emerging markets like Argentina
24:19 Tokenization of real world assets by BlackRock
35:10 Institutional adoption of public blockchains for tokenization
37:22 DTCC's platform for tokenized real time collateral management
38:58 FDIC removes no action letter requirement for crypto activities
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Let me know if you learn something new about me here. I may have said too much🙊
Proud to be the first project featured on the Spotlight series by @kadena_io. This ecosystem is growing fast; we are just the tip of the iceberg.
Read on to learn about the upcoming product roadmap and the story of our founders @sergiofly and @MattLagoFinance
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On Wednesday I'll be on stage at Network Effect by @global_dollar in NYC. Talking Dollars on Blockchain—and how they’re moving from niche to norm in the world of payments. It's gonna be a good time.
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WalletConnect supported! Great step ahead by @XWalletOfficial
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Talking about USD2 with four amazing builders on @kadena_io tomorrow. Tune in!
Tuesday Sept 13 2022, Lago team will be on multiple AMA:
1pm ET - @AlphaSlayersNFT nitter.app/i/spaces/1lPJqBrZeLAxb
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2pm ET - @ArkadeFun nitter.app/i/spaces/1nAJErmVZgbxL
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3pm ET - @KaddeXofficial (ANNOUNCEMENT) nitter.app/i/spaces/1zqJVPmAvaPKB
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4pm ET - @EucLabs nitter.app/i/spaces/1YQJDOZYOQNGV
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One year after @tangem's "Chip-to-Chain" technology, @Microsoft announces their "Chip-to-Cloud" security technology. It always feels good to be at the forefront of innovation.
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Anchor drop.
Today we’re thrilled to announce @Anchorage Digital as the title sponsor for Episode 2 of “the normal mfer” animated series!
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$9T in FX settlement exposure can be fixed by crypto atomicity, effectively reducing systemic risk. - @gordonliao at #CONVERGE22
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Welcome to the team, Swedish surfer stud!
In case you noticed a bridge with a splendid UX today, you must acknowledge its craftsman. Welcome @ListedTice to the Lago team!
His three characterizing emojis are: 🏄♂️💻🦌
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If you miss the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, you can try again in 2080. Here is what it looks like over the San Francisco Bay. #GreatConjunction #pixel5 #BayArea
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The future is bright! It's literally shining with gold. Tokenized on @StellarOrg and @ethereum, fits in your pocket like cash.
Tangem Gold cards - You’ve never seen a metal this liquid 😉. We've partnered with @AurusGold and @MintXmetals to provide two strong options for users to safely hold #gold in their pockets and transact with it just like any other digital asset. Learn more: tangem.link/TangemGold
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Recap why the Circle IPO matters, in 42 seconds.
🚨 Ep. 25 of @TokenizedPod: Circle's IPO Filing - The Best Stablecoin Data Drop Ever
@CuySheffield & @sytaylor are joined by:
➡️ @sergiofly, Head of Stablecoins @Anchorage
➡️ @0xdirichlet, CEO of @sphere_labs
To discuss:
🌐 Circle's S-1 Filing and what it means for the market
📊 The impact of interest rates on stablecoin issuers
🏦 Blackrock & Fink bullish on Tokenization
👉 FDIC says banks no longer need permission to engage in crypto
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⛓️ Watch or listen to the full show in the comments below!
*** Timestamps:
00:00 Circle's IPO filing and $4 billion valuation
00:52 Stablecoins as the intersection of TradFi and DeFi
03:58 Distribution vs issuance in stablecoin monetization strategies
06:20 Regulatory clarity for stablecoins and crypto adoption
10:29 Impact of interest rates on stablecoin reserve income
19:05 Stablecoin use cases in emerging markets like Argentina
24:19 Tokenization of real world assets by BlackRock
35:10 Institutional adoption of public blockchains for tokenization
37:22 DTCC's platform for tokenized real time collateral management
38:58 FDIC removes no action letter requirement for crypto activities
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"Huge opportunities for international stablecoins as crypto markets become fx markets as well" @lagofinance
ICYMI - Stablecoin stability, Fed and future of digital dollars vs. stablecoins, launch of Euro stablecoin -- video.foxbusiness.com/v/6308…
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@StellarOrg .. also, stay tuned for next week's announcement of a new Stellar based product with a @tangem Card integration.
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“Linking DIDs to NFC Smart Cards solves the usability problem.” How @TransmuteNews solves for offline traceability with @Tangem. link.medium.com/j5KrCBvWY7
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Let's see what @MattLagoFinance has to say about decentralized stablecoin initiatives.
Tune in to hear @MattLagoFinance discuss benefits of USD2 over USDC, how USD2 is different than Terra, and his thoughts on stablecoin regulation. Starting now!
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Acceptance is the most important and least acknowledged driver of growth for payments and currency.
And guess what stablecoins are? A happy marriage between a payment settlement network and a currency.
“Stablecoin-backed cards will grow faster than direct merchant acceptance. The spending user acts alone, and instantly gets access to millions of merchants.”
Incentive design matters across the entire ecosystem
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Can't wait to make this bridge available!
Any UX improvement recommendations, CT?
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Happy Friday!
🌉Here's a sneak peek of the upcoming bridge between @ethereum and @kadena_io !
📺lago.finance/lago-bridge-dem…
🗨️Now, tell us which ERC-20 tokens do you want to see on Kadena by replying to this tweet.
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"We're at a point where anyone can create a network and create value. And developers can join in and create more value... We have to start working with regulators and governments to have a top-down approach for financial inclusion." @sergiofly #BlockchainCentral
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Just like we used to de-frag hard drives in the 90's, it is now time to defragment the myriad settlement subnetworks of the global financial system.
Stablecoins are here to consolidate payments and democratize access, empowering fintech entrepreneurs all over the world.
Thank you for the great chat, fellow co-panelists!
P.S. Not all stablecoins are safe.
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Want to hear about @StellarOrg anchor services to issue stablecoins? here, now.
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L.F.G.
Huge milestone for #KadenaEco with the inauguration of their first Grant Cohort, putting the Eco model in action where great projects leverage the expertise and support of Eco and our incredible community to turbocharge adoption across the ecosystem! LFG 🚀
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Tune in tomorrow 3pm ET to hear me talk with @dnlwiggins (KadenaEco) and my cofounder @MattLagoFinance about the road behind and the road ahead!
Don't forget to tune in to tomorrow's @lagofinance live stream moderated by #KadenaEco's Head of Gaming, @dnlwiggins, at 3PM ET!
Leave any questions you have for @sergiofly or @MattLagoFinance below!
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Need to participate full stack, from the hardware up.
Look at @BITMAINtech 's new Kadena miner!
Don't forget to tune in to today's @BITMAINtech event at 10AM ET, to learn more about mining on @kadena_io!
Register here: eventbrite.com/e/antminer-ka…
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"Digital wallets can create agency for refugees in need and allow them to act and feel like a natural consumer" @sheila_warren #hyperledgerforum
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How to boost TVL a dozen million $ in a month? Build a bridge.
History of Crypto Bridges: What are they and why are they important?
medium.com/@LAGOFinance/a-br…
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Stablecoins aren’t just digital dollars—they’re the evolution of the dollar.
They unlock programmable finance, real-time settlement, and a stronger role for the U.S. in a digital-first financial system.
I’m honored to join the Advisory Board of @StablecoinStnd and contribute to this next chapter—alongside an ecosystem of builders, policymakers, and institutions serious about doing it right.
Proud to represent @Anchorage, where we believe trusted infrastructure is the foundation for adoption.
Let’s build!
We are thrilled to announce that @StablecoinStnd, in which Anchorage Digital is a proud member, has appointed Sergio Mello (@sergiofly), Head of Stablecoins at Anchorage Digital, to its Advisory Board.
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Listen to me speaking about USD2 now.
Join us with @lagofinance as we talk USD2, $LAGO token and more!
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Where are we at? What's up next with @lagofinance? Hear the latest update from this podcast with @KevinBasham and @bdrsquared from @crypto_pulse!
Bonus content: single-digits-minute long version of the story of my life.
Listen in as our founders, @MattLagoFinance and @sergiofly, discuss #Kadena, stablecoins, and who they look up to most in #web3 with @KevinBasham and @bdrsquared from @crypto_pulse!
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Stablecoins are undeniably inevitable. Superior distribution strategies will drive stablecoins to trillion-dollar issuance.
Key partners like @Worldpay_Global choose @global_dollar because they understand the importance of joining forces in the money moving industry.
A new era in global payments is here. 🌎
@Worldpay_Global has joined Global Dollar Network to deliver efficient, inclusive payment solutions with USDG on @Solana. globaldollar.com/newsroom/wo…
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“We are going to keep the US the dominant reserve currency in the world and we are going to use stablecoins to do that.” -- U.S. Secretary of the Treasury @SecScottBessent
STABLECOINS ARE INEVITABLE.
"Welcome to the first-ever White House Digital Asset Summit. Last year, I promised to make America the Bitcoin superpower of the world, AND WE'RE TAKING HISTORIC ACTION TO DELIVER ON THAT PROMISE." –President Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸
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GigGoing app predicts the optimal time to leave for a trip. Better than Google Now, @barisg? #perfecttrip
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What if someone grabs my Tangem card? They can't withdraw your funds if they don't know your Passcode.
We’re happy to share that we’ve launched a new design and unfolded new features on Tangem Tap to improve our customers' experience. Passcode and local fiat currency are now available on the App📱 🙌 . Stay tuned because there will be more coming out soon! #Tangemcard #crypto
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Everything is politicized today. Taking a side boosts status.
As I said before, seeing crypto people heavily relying on Telegram is oxymoronic and disheartening.
Now, more than ever, you see who understands the full tech stack, sees the big picture and sticks to their credo.
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Thanks for carrying out an outstanding job in such a short timeframe.
Crypto America went from far behind to global leader in just half a year.
🇺🇸🚀
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Speaking during the UN General Assembly next month.
GBBC's #BlockchainCentral is going virtual during the United Nations General Assembly!
Register👉airmeet.com/e/75f2bdb0-db84-…
@Accenture sdx.com @SensoriumGalaxy @Tangem @BitfuryGroup STHORM.io @ShearmanFinTech @Columbia_Biz @OceanElders @wyohackathon
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I agree withNico Sell: "I want to protect my daughters' digital privacy, just like a president or a spy would." #OsloFF
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Flashback to 2023: "Stablecoins are inevitable" nitter.app/sergiofly/status/16998…
Being early is painful.
Being right is rewarding.
Being working with @nathanmccauley on building the next chapter of global finance is epic.
Incredible leadership today from @realDonaldTrump on the signing of @SenatorHagerty’s GENIUS Act.
American dollar dominance and has been ensured for the next century.
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Learn from @zooko - the clarity of your vision must not be blurred by the experts of the past.
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What a timely plan: a virtual conference. I'm speaking about key management. Thanks @DystopiaLabs
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USDC and USDT smart contracts allow freezing and revocation. I'm surprised people still find it a news today.
Centralized stablecoins are useful and are here to stay, but there is need for decentralized ones too. #USD2
A lot of people are learning about the USDC blacklist function today.
To clear things up: Circle (the issuer of USDC) can freeze USDC in any address at any time for whatever reason.
This is the risk of using centralized stablecoins - just like using any centralized service.
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👀blurring the lines between stablecoin and fiat. Confirming my thesis that stablecoin will represent 10% of M1 Money Supply in circulation by 2027.
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In 10 minutes I’m going to @global_dollar’s upcoming Space. Will you join too?
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Witnessing the Terra collapse and the current @CelsiusNetwork issues, It's about time to claim an "I saw it coming" badge.
I remember that week in June 2020 with much clarity; I was with @JedMcCaleb, we shook our heads and commented that money is not printed out of thin air.
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me too. @money2020 would you like to talk?
. @money2020 won't have me to speak about stablecoins at #Money2020USA. I guess one of us doesn't know what they are talking about 🤔
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City of Tenino issues local currency on wood notes. @Tangem offers a modern-day wooden crypto note (see video) #cbdc #dollars decrypt.co/32390/us-citys-wo…
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Quote of the day re: calling USDC a stablecoin: "it is what it is" @jerallaire
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Stablecoin people split between East and West, this week.
I'll be in the latter camp. Find me in Las Vegas with on Thursday!
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Asking for your upvote: @Tangem new "Bit" card on Product Hunt producthunt.com/posts/tangem…
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Pop!
📢 Lago Bridge just popped the 6 digit TVL mark.
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