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a16z Crypto’s Guy Wuollet Sees Stablecoins as a Near-Term Finance Opening

a16z Crypto’s Guy Wuollet Sees Stablecoins as a Near-Term Finance Opening

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Guy Wuollet, a general partner at a16z Crypto, identified stablecoins as a leading near-term use of blockchain in finance, pointing to more efficient payments and demand for U.S. dollars in inflationary economies. Inflation and capital controls can drive stablecoin demand in those markets. Stablecoins are digital currencies pegged to stable assets and used for transactions or to preserve value during market volatility. Payments and lending are among a16z Crypto’s financial applications. Wuollet’s comments put payment efficiency at the center of stablecoins’ potential near-term role in finance.

Source: TokenPost

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