Business Banking powered by Stablecoins

In this episode of stableminded, we sit down with Ryan Bozarth, CEO and co-founder of Dakota, a groundbreaking crypto-powered neobank for businesses thats now open for General Availability.

Sign up today at dakota(dot)xyz/signup

During the show, Ryan shares:

- His journey from high-profile roles at Square, Airbnb, Anchorage, and Coinbase Custody to founding Dakota.
- How Dakota leverages stablecoins backed by U.S. Treasuries to offer faster payments, global access, and full asset ownership for businesses.
- The challenges of building in the crypto space, from regulatory hurdles to creating seamless onboarding experiences.
- Why 70% of Dakota’s customers are international and how the platform is redefining cross-border payments for startups, foundations, and institutions.

Whether you’re interested in stablecoin innovation, neobanking, or the future of on-chain financial services, this episode delivers valuable insights from a true industry pioneer.

Follow Dakota on X: @dakota_xyz
Follow Ryan on X: @ryanbozarth_

*The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and does constitute financial, investment or legal advice

Season one of stableminded is proudly supported by Layer1, powered by BVNK.

Layer1 is the self-custodial, global stablecoin payments platform designed to simplify payments across multiple chains. Built on years of BVNK’s in-house innovation, it’s the ultimate tool for businesses ready to harness the power of stablecoins.

Discover more at layer1(dot)com and stay tuned for our conversation with Johannes Kask, Managing Director of Layer1, next season!