How Stablecoins Are Replacing Payment Rails - Emilio Rivero Coello | ATC #591

Join host Stephen Sargeant as he sits down with Emilio Coello, a leading product manager at Aptos Labs, in this engaging episode of Around The Coin Podcast. From his extensive background in regulatory and policy work at Bitso to his current role handling payments and stablecoins at Aptos, Emilio provides deep insights into the blockchain industry. Discover what sets Aptos apart in the competitive L1 blockchain space, their focus on institutional-grade applications, and the future of crypto payments and stablecoins. Emilio also delves into the evolving regulatory landscape, the challenges faced in the LATAM region, and the potential of financial asset tokenization. Don't miss this comprehensive discussion on the future of digital assets and on-chain compliance.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
• 1:18 Emilio Coello's Background in Crypto
• 3:14 Regulatory Landscape in Latin America
• 5:38 Challenges in Crypto Regulation and Stablecoins
• 8:42 State of Crypto Payments and Stablecoins
• 10:17 Aptos Blockchain: Features and Advantages
• 15:27 Use Cases and Applications on Aptos
• 22:02 Regulatory Obligations and Compliance
• 24:10 Product Development and Trade-offs
• 31:09 Exploring Regional Nuances in Crypto Engineering
• 32:52 Building Strategic Partnerships for Crypto Payments
• 34:58 Key Products and Features of Aptos Ecosystem
• 36:31 The Vision of the Next Financial Internet
• 38:49 Lessons from Onboarding Institutions to Digital Assets
• 41:13 Balancing Speed and Security in Crypto Development
• 44:12 The Future of Stablecoins and Non-USD Currencies
• 47:18 Leveraging AI in Crypto Product Development
• 49:07 Talent and Skills for Crypto Product Management
• 51:02 Insights from Blockchain Data and Compliance
• 56:12 Exciting Announcements and Future Prospects for Aptos
• 1:01:48 Final Thoughts and Where to Connect with Emilio