Episode 36 of Season 6 of The Scoop was recorded with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Ryze Labs Founder & Managing Partner Matthew Graham.
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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.
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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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About Author
Davis Quinton is the Director of Podcasts at The Block and runs our flagship podcast called The Scoop, hosted by Frank Chaparro. Since joining The Block as an ‘intern' in early 2022, he has worked closely with leaders across departments to translate The Block's written content into engaging multimedia formats. He holds a degree in Social Research & Public Policy from New York University in Abu Dhabi and is based in Sydney, Australia.