# Episode #165: Stablecoins Reshaping Global Commerce - Onsite from the Bitso Stablecoin Conference

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Podcast: [Brazil Crypto Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/brazil-crypto-report-5342676)
Published: 2025-09-11T16:22:05+00:00
Episode link: https://brazilcrypto.substack.com/p/episode-165-stablecoins-reshaping
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🙌 You can listen to BCR on your favorite podcast platform YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts 🔥 Join the BCR English language Telegram group to continue the conversation Olá pessoal! Today’s podcast episode is a panel discussion I moderated at Bitso Business’ Stablecoin Conference in Mexico City, featuring Monica Ramirez (Anchorage Digital), Nick Philpott (Zodiac Markets), and Peter Wexler (Visa). Our conversation explored how stablecoins have evolved from crypto trading tools to essential infrastructure for global commerce. We highlight critical regulatory developments, particularly the U.S. Genesis Act, which have opened doors for mainstream adoption by providing the regulatory clarity banks and institutions have long sought. This legislation, combined with similar frameworks like Europe's MiCA, is creating a foundation for global stablecoin commerce. Key Themes Discussed: * Commodities Financing Revolution : Zodia Markets processes $30-40 billion annually in USD stablecoins, with individual transactions reaching $155 million for oil cargo purchases, demonstrating stablecoins' capacity for large-scale commodity trading * Correspondent Banking Decline : The retreat of traditional banking networks has created opportunities for stablecoin infrastructure to fill critical gaps in cross-border payments * Emerging Market Innovation : Non-USD stablecoins like Turkish Lira (TRYB) are finding product-market fit, with Zodiac processing nearly $3 billion in TRYB year-to-date * Banking Strategy : Rather than issuing stablecoins directly, banks should focus on providing services to issuers—custody, treasury management, and minting/burning operations * User Experience : The panel emphasized creating "Uber-like" transparency in cross-border payments to reduce psychological costs and…

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