Capgemini with Dominic Benson and Charles Dally | E438

Host Jason Pereira sits down with Capgemini’s Charles Dally and Dominic Benson to break down the GENIUS Act, the landmark federal law establishing the first regulatory framework for U.S. stablecoins. Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies, stablecoins are digital dollars pegged 1:1 to fiat currency. By forcing issuers to back their tokens 1:1 with high-quality liquid reserves and pass regular audits, this legislation clears up massive regulatory uncertainty and opens the door for mainstream, institutional adoption. The conversation explores how stablecoins will shift from a niche crypto asset into an "invisible" infrastructure layer driving 24/7 real-time global payments. Dally and Benson explain how this digital money movement bypasses traditional banking bottlenecks, cutting cross-border fees and paving the way for AI-driven automated operations. While banks face new competition and infrastructure costs, the ultimate shift will likely mean faster, cheaper, and more inclusive financial services for regular consumers. This episode is a must-listen for fintech professionals, bank executives, and corporate treasury leaders who want to understand how newly legalized digital dollars will fundamentally change global payments. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome and Guests 00:39 Capgemini Overview 02:16 What Are Stablecoins 04:27 Genius Act Explained 08:12 Bank Impacts and Use Cases 11:38 Efficiency and Cross-Border Effects 13:58 Adoption and Implementation Challenges 20:06 Compliance Costs and Regulation Outlook 21:14 Ten-Year Predictions 24:51 Blue Sky Wishes and Inclusion 27:47 Wrap Up and Sponsor Resources: Facebook – Jason Pereira's Facebook LinkedIn – Jason Pereira's LinkedIn Woodgate.com – Sponsor Capgemini LinkedIn - Dominic Benson’s LinkedIn LinkedIn - Charles Dally’s LinkedIn