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Calm in the crypto storm: Sam Kazemian on stablecoins and the future of money

S1E30 • Nov 20, 2025 • 10m

Stablecoins: are they crypto’s killer use case or a compromise on decentralization?Host Nathan sits down with Sam Kazemian, CEO of Frax Finance, to unpack why stablecoins are suddenly the hottest topic in crypto, from explosive real-world demand to brand-new U.S. legislation that could change everything. 

Sam explains how Frax is building a compliant, genius-act-ready dollar on-chain, why perfect decentralization might be impossible for fiat-pegged assets, and how stablecoins deliver the best of both worlds. No jargon, just the clearest take yet on why stablecoins are the bridge to mainstream adoption. 

New to crypto or a hardcore cypherpunk, this episode will shift how you see the future of money. Produced by Tonal Media. 

(00:00) Introduction
(00:54) UK stablecoin regulations and why stablecoins matter
(02:15) FRAX Finance and the Genius Act
(03:18) Market opportunities and growth prospects
(04:04) Decentralization vs. stablecoins
(06:38) Current motivations in the crypto industry

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