Why Ethereum is the Dominant Stablecoin Settlement Layer
Chiara Munaretto sits down with James Smith, Head of Ecosystem at the Ethereum Foundation, at Bluechip Crypto Safety Conference 2025 in Vienna to explore why Ethereum has become the dominant settlement layer for stablecoins globally. With monthly stablecoin volume hitting $2.82 trillion in October 2025 (up 45% from September's $1.94 trillion), James reveals the strategic shifts happening at the Ethereum Foundation and why credible neutrality is Ethereum's greatest competitive advantage.
Nov 17 - 18:47
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Guest:
Charles Hamel, Product Lead of MiniPay
Bringing Stablecoins to a Billion Users
In this episode of stableminded, Drew Rogers sits down with Charles Hamel, Product Lead at MiniPay, to explore how they're making stablecoins accessible to millions of users across Africa through Opera's browser infrastructure. With over 90% mobile penetration in key African markets, MiniPay is leveraging Opera Mini's established user base to bring dollar-based stablecoins to everyone.
Jan 27 - 43:15
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