Evan Chang on Sui, Building for Institutions, Stablecoin Yield Policy, and the AI–Crypto Future

Evan Cheng is the Co-Founder & CEO of Mysten Labs, the team behind the Sui blockchain. In this conversation, we discuss building Mysten and Sui, how the shifting U.S. regulatory landscape has shaped that journey, AI and agentic payments, the latest from Washington on stablecoin yield in the Clarity Act, where institutions are leaning in today, and the most underrated use cases in crypto.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/y_EU6rNLUg4Watch On Rumble: https://rumble.com/v787q02-evan-chang-on-sui-building-for-institutions-stablecoin-yield-policy-and-the.html Please note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and any views shared by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. The host or guests may have a direct or indirect financial interest in content mentioned in this episode.This show is powered by Sei.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/Follow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_Follow Sei: https://x.com/SeiNetworkFollow our hostsJacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinekGerald: https://x.com/thatgeraldEleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrettTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome Evan Cheng To Crypto In America 0:30 - What Does ‘Crypto In America’ Mean To Evan1:30 - From Diem to Sui3:30 - Why Companies Build Chains7:50 - Permission vs. Permission-less8:30 - Institutions and L1 Design13:20 - Managing Patience & Expectations When Building 16:20 - Changes Since Regulatory Clarity 20:30 - More Talent Flows From America?22:00 - AI & Agentic Payments Coming To Crypto25:00 - L1 Upgrades27:30 - Stablecoin Yield Regulation 29:30 - Latest Update On Yield In Clarity Act32:30 - Creating New Financial Products34:30 - What Are Institutions Interested In Building? 39:30 - Underrated Blockchain Use Cases 43:00 - Sustainability In Ecosystem 44:30 - Evan Is Paying Attention To AI Changing Everything49:30 - Thanks Evan For Joining! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america