# Episode #169: Live from Stellar Meridian 2025: Stablecoins for Local Solutions and Global Impact

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Podcast: [Brazil Crypto Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/brazil-crypto-report-5342676)
Published: 2025-10-02T15:19:06+00:00
Episode link: https://brazilcrypto.substack.com/p/episode-169-live-from-stellar-meridian
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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! Last month at Stellar Meridian in Rio de Janeiro, I had the privilege of moderating a super interesting panel exploring how stablecoins are solving real problems in emerging markets. Joining me were: * Sebastian Siseles , CEO of Vesseo * Ibrahim Abdulhussein , CEO of Digibank * Camila Rioja, Executive Director of Plexus Institute * Justin Norman , founder of The Flip The conversation revealed that successful crypto adoption isn’t just about the technology - it’s about successfully pairing the technology with local operators and users to create the ideal localized solution. Ibrahim’s story exemplifies this perfectly. After struggling to send money to his father in war-torn Syria, he built Digibank - a network of 2,000+ physical cash-out points across the MENA region serving 31,000 users. The innovation? Users receive a PIN code via SMS or print, walk to a local merchant, and collect cash. No wallet required. No blockchain knowledge needed. Just simple access to remittances in countries where Western Union doesn’t operate. Sebastian shared how Vesseo is building a non-custodial wallet that prioritizes real-world usability over crypto education . Their mission: “earn global, spend local.” In the coming weeks, they’ll be launching the first Stellar wallet with crypto-to-fiat cards, allowing users to convert USDC at point-of-sale. As Sebastian put it, comparing a traditional $35 wire transfer to near-instant, near-free Stellar transactions is “no brainer” territory. Camila’s work with Plexus Institute showcases how existing systems can be enhanced with blockchain. Brazil already has 180+ communi…

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