The Rise of Stablecoins in Emerging Markets and Authoritarian Regimes

Dissidents and Dictators - En podcast af Human Rights Foundation

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One of the greatest financial innovations in the past five years is the stablecoin — a virtual asset pegged to the dollar but used heavily by individuals who can’t access their country’s currency. In this episode, recorded at the 2022 Oslo Freedom Forum, we hear from the creator of the world’s biggest stablecoin, Tether, and a Nigerian entrepreneur who can attest to the remarkable rise of stablecoins in her own country. Featured Guests: Alejandro Machado: Co-founder of the Open Money Initiative Paolo Ardoino: Chief technology officer, Tether Ire Aderinokun: Co-founder and VP of engineering, Helicarrier

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