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Sep 2024
51m 50s

Asia's Crypto Boom, Stablecoin Wars, and...

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In this episode, the Jason and Santi dive deep into their experiences at Token2049 in Singapore. They discuss the staggering scale of Asian crypto exchanges, the emergence of yield-generating stablecoins, and the stark contrast in user adoption between Asia and the West. The conversation also touches on founder fatigue in the crypto space, Singapore's unique ... Show More
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