Catalyzed by Stripe's acquisition of Bridge and progress on the GENIUS Act, headlines about stablecoins have exploded over the past six months. From CEOs of major banks to product managers at payment companies to high-ranking government officials, key decision-makers are increasingly mentioning stablecoins and touting their advantages. Stablecoins are built on four core pillars:Instant settlement (T+0, significantly reducing working capital needs);Ultra-low transaction costs (especially compa...

Catalyzed by Stripe's acquisition of Bridge and progress on the GENIUS Act, headlines about stablecoins have exploded over the past six months. From CEOs of major banks to product managers at payment companies to high-ranking government officials, key decision-makers are increasingly mentioning stablecoins and touting their advantages. Stablecoins are built on four core pillars:Instant settlement (T+0, significantly reducing working capital needs);Ultra-low transaction costs (especially compa...