Stablecoins Surge: From Niche to Mainstream Payment Solution

Explore how stablecoins are revolutionizing the payment landscape, moving from a niche crypto tool to a mainstream financial solution embraced by major retailers. Discover the implications for businesses and consumers as stablecoins bridge traditional finance and digital innovation. Plus, delve into the intersection of AI and blockchain, the memecoin rally, and Bitcoin's price surge amid regulatory optimism.

Sources:
https://www.pymnts.com/cryptocurrency/2025/atlanta-fed-payments-expert-stablecoins-moving-into-the-mainstream/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2025/01/15/ai-meets-blockchainthe-next-frontier-of-cryptocurrency/
https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/43020013/dogecoin-shiba-inu-advance-but-fartcoin-pudgy-penguins-lead-memecoin-rally-with-double-digit-gains
https://www.investopedia.com/bitcoin-price-tops-usd100-000-again-cpi-news-regulatory-optimism-8775273

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) Atlanta Fed Payments Expert: Stablecoins ‘Moving Into the Mainstream’
(00:04:33) AI Meets Blockchain - The Next Frontier Of Cryptocurrency
(00:07:49) Dogecoin, Shiba Inu Advance But Fartcoin, Pudgy Penguins Lead Memecoin Rally With Double-Digit Gains
(00:10:51) Bitcoin Price Tops $100,000 Again on CPI News, Regulatory Optimism