Stablecoins vs. Bitcoin Treasuries: The Battle for Crypto’s Future

Recorded live at TOKEN2049 Singapore, this episode features Pauline Shangett, Chief Strategy Officer at ChangeNOW, in a deep dive on the two opposing forces shaping the future of crypto, stablecoins and Bitcoin treasuries. Hosted by Oihyun Kim, this conversation explores how stablecoins are transforming global payments while institutional Bitcoin holders are reshaping the market’s structure. Pauline shares ChangeNOW’s journey from a simple instant exchange into a full crypto management platform powering real-world payments and B2B infrastructure. Highlights include: How Bitcoin treasuries held by giants like MicroStrategy and BlackRock could impact retail investors and decentralization. Why stablecoins may finally unlock crypto’s promise for global remittances. The regulatory challenges around CBDCs and currency sovereignty. Key crypto developments across Asia, including partnerships and innovation emerging from Japan, Korea, and Singapore. Whether you’re a trader, builder, or just watching how crypto is maturing post-ETF era, this episode offers sharp insights into what’s next. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 — Intro & Singapore Impressions 0:37 — ChangeNOW’s Evolution Beyond Swaps 2:20 — Bitcoin ETFs & Institutional Adoption 4:00 — Retail Advice: Direct Bitcoin Ownership 4:30 — Stablecoins & Global Payments 6:00 — Infrastructure Over Hype 7:45 — CBDCs & Currency Sovereignty 8:40 — Stablecoins vs. Bitcoin Treasuries 10:00 — Institutional Power & U.S. Market Trends 11:10 — Crypto Opportunities in Asia 12:20 — Final Thoughts & Advice ------------------------------------------------------------ BeInCrypto, Your Gateway to Blockchain & Beyond 🚀 BeInCrypto is among the Top 3 global crypto media platforms, delivering daily crypto news, updates, reviews, podcasts, shorts, memes, and analysis. With a team of 150+ people across 60+ countries, we publish in 25+ languages to make blockchain, Bitcoin, altcoins, and Web3 accessible to everyone worldwide. Our mission is to empower your Web3 journey, whether you’re a beginner exploring crypto or an expert seeking reliable insights. We share transparent, trustworthy, and accurate information to help you navigate the future of blockchain, digital assets, NFTs, and DeFi. 🌍 Why Follow BeInCrypto? 🔝 Trusted by 11M+ monthly readers 🌐 25+ languages, 4M+ new users every month 📊 News, Rankings, Learn, Bonus Hunter, Learn-to-Earn, Newsletters & Web3 Jobs 💡 A global team passionate about blockchain education & innovation We are more than a news platform – we build tools and products to help you explore opportunities in Web3 with confidence. 👉 Stay tuned for crypto podcasts, trending shorts, reviews, memes, Bitcoin & Ethereum price updates, altcoin analysis, and Web3 industry insights right here on our channel! 🔗 Explore BeInCrypto 🌐 Website: https://beincrypto.com/ 📰 News: https://beincrypto.com/type/news/ 📊 Rankings: https://beincrypto.com/price/ 📚 Learn: https://beincrypto.com/type/learn/ ------------------------------------------------------------ 📲 Follow Us on Socials 🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/beincrypto 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beincrypto 📢 Telegram: https://t.me/beincrypto 🎥 TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@beincrypto 💼 LinkedIn: din.com/company/beincrypto @Beincrypto ✅ Subscribe to BeInCrypto and join millions worldwide learning, exploring, and building in Web3. 🚨 Disclaimer 🚨 Although BeInCrypto aims to inform and educate readers worldwide, it is important to remember that investing in cryptocurrency is risky. Neither this video nor its authors should be held responsible for any investment decisions, and nothing published here should be considered financial advice. We always urge our readers/viewers to do their own research and never invest more than they can afford to lose.