The Hidden Costs of USDC | Nathan McCauley & Charles Cascarilla

In today's episode Chad from Paxos and Nathan from Anchorage reveal why today's stablecoin giants keep billions in yield that could be flowing to users. They unpack USDG's approach through the Global Dollar Network, exploring why major companies might choose collaboration over competition. The conversation spans Tether's surprising resilience, USDC's challenging relationship with crypto builders, and bold predictions for stablecoin regulation and adoption in 2025. Thanks for tuning in!
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Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis.

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Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(02:28) Paxos & Anchorage Business Model
(05:45)  Stablecoin Landscape
(14:38) USDC's Vampire Effect
(24:53) Economics of USDG
(39:03) Geodnet Ad
(40:01) Uniswap Ad
(40:48) Aptos Ad
(41:31) Bitwise Ad
(42:21) Dynamics of Consortium
(49:35) Market Share of Stablecoins
(55:36) Ethena's Business Model
(59:13) Stablecoin Legislation Outloo
(01:02:14)  Bullish Predictions
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

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