How Paxos is Bringing Universal Access to Finance with Stablecoins | Charles Cascarilla

Charles Cascarilla is the co-founder and CEO of Paxos, a regulated blockchain company known for issuing stablecoins and providing blockchain-based payment solutions. In this interview, he discusses Paxos' recent partnerships, including collaborations with Stripe and Stellar, to expand the use of stablecoins for real-world payments, especially in emerging markets. He highlights the benefits of stablecoins, like democratizing access to dollars and interest, and how they can provide financial stability for unbanked and underbanked populations globally. Cascarilla emphasizes the importance of regulatory compliance in creating trustworthy financial products that operate securely at scale.

Chapters 00:00 - The financial inclusion problem 00:35 - Charles Cascarilla, CEO of Paxos 01:10 - Overview of Paxos' role in the blockchain and stablecoin industry 02:05 - Paxos' partnership with Stripe for stablecoin payments 03:29 - How consumers can use stablecoins with Stripe-enabled merchants 04:54 - Adoption of stablecoin payments among Stripe merchants 06:08 - Growth and diversity of stablecoins, potential consolidation 07:11 - Partnership announcement with Stellar and its impact 08:12 - Explanation of Paxos' stablecoin assets on the Stellar blockchain 09:23 - Role of yield-bearing stablecoins and democratizing financial access 10:03 - Importance of bringing stable assets to emerging markets 10:55 - The future of stablecoins and global financial inclusion

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