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Matthew Graham is the founder and managing partner of Ryze Labs — the crypto VC firm formerly known as Sino Global. 
In this episode, Chaparro and Graham discuss the state of the stablecoin market and the potential impact of stablecoins on the global financial system.
Graham also highlights the importance of stablecoins in emerging markets and the potential for stablecoins to enhance financial inclusion.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
00:47 Ryze Portfolio Positioning
03:25 Stablecoin Opportunities
10:17 Stablecoins & Emerging Markets
13:00 Stablecoins & US Dollar Dominance
18:08 Financial Inclusion
20:21 Remittances
22:03 Political Paradigm Shift
26:42 Stablecoin Risks
28:20 Closing Thoughts

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Show Notes

Matthew Graham is the founder and managing partner of Ryze Labs — the crypto VC firm formerly known as Sino Global. 

In this episode, Chaparro and Graham discuss the state of the stablecoin market and the potential impact of stablecoins on the global financial system.

Graham also highlights the importance of stablecoins in emerging markets and the potential for stablecoins to enhance financial inclusion.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

00:47 Ryze Portfolio Positioning

03:25 Stablecoin Opportunities

10:17 Stablecoins & Emerging Markets

13:00 Stablecoins & US Dollar Dominance

18:08 Financial Inclusion

20:21 Remittances

22:03 Political Paradigm Shift

26:42 Stablecoin Risks

28:20 Closing Thoughts


This episode is brought to you by our sponsor Polkadot

Polkadot is the blockspace ecosystem for boundless innovation. To discover more head to polkadot.network


The Block Community

The Block is launching a new community experience for fans of The Scoop! Follow us on Lens to stay in the loop: hey.xyz/u/theblockcommunity


The Block Newsletters

The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit theblock.co/newsletters

What is The Scoop?

Welcome to The Scoop, The Block's flagship podcast covering finance and technology industries through unmatched interviews with top thought leaders, cultural icons and industry veterans. The Block’s Frank Chaparro hosts new guests every week, diving into breaking news and topics ranging from NFTs, to the impact of DeFi on Wall Street, to Bitcoin's role in the economy and beyond.