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The Future of Stablecoins: A Global Financial Shift
Episode 210
Sunday, 11 January, 2026

Introduction to Stablecoins (00:41):Mark Walker introduces the topic of stablecoins and their role in economic stimuli, focusing on the Japanese yen and government strategies.Global Perspectives (01:04):Aishwary discusses the varying approaches to stablecoin integration in countries like Japan and India, highlighting the challenges posed by capital controls.Regulatory Challenges (02:12):The conversation shifts to the regulatory concerns surrounding stablecoins, particularly the nervousness of central banks about losing control over monetary policies.Future Predictions (04:40):Aishwary predicts a significant increase in the number of stablecoins, potentially leading to a complex financial ecosystem with thousands of digital currencies.Consumer Behavior (06:09):The discussion explores how large merchants and tech companies might influence stablecoin adoption, potentially altering consumer behavior and financial transactions.The Role of CBDCs (08:00):The episode concludes with insights into the challenges faced by central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) compared to stablecoins, and the potential for a dual system involving deposit tokens and stablecoins.Key Quotes: "Stablecoins are reshaping the financial landscape, offering new opportunities and challenges.""The future might see an explosion of stablecoins, each vying for a place in the global economy." The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and partnership opportunities at thefintechtimes.com and follow The Fintech Times across all major social platforms.