Myths, money & momentum: everything you should know about stablecoins
In the episode, “Myths, money & momentum: everything you should know about stablecoins”, Andros focuses on stripping away assumptions and clarifying the foundational elements that are often overlooked in public debate. His starting point is a simple but critical distinction: not all stablecoins are the same, and they do not carry the same risks.
Not all stablecoins are low-risk
Risk is a key theme of the episode; Andros challenges the common assumption that stablecoins are inherently low-risk, noting that much depends on how they are structured, whether they are fully backed, and how transparent those backing mechanisms are. In particular, he emphasises the importance of the one-to-one relationship – where a stablecoin is genuinely supported by underlying assets – and the risks that arise when this relationship is unclear or poorly enforced.
Regulation features prominently in the conversation, as does consideration of how the landscape may change as more countries explore or release their own digital currencies and stablecoin-like instruments, particularly those not pegged to the US dollar. This shift, Andros notes, could have meaningful implications for how stablecoins are used, regulated and perceived.
The full episode is available to watch above or on FinextraTV .
