Exclusive: SoFi’s CEO On New Stablecoin Launch, Becoming First National Bank to Offer Crypto Trading

Anthony Noto is the CEO of SoFi. In this conversation, we discuss SoFi becoming the first nationally chartered crypto bank, exclusive news about SoFi's plan to launch a native stablecoin, lowering the cost of borrowing, the future of crypto banking, thoughts on market structure in 2026, why Anthony is keeping an eye on blockchain and AI emerging together, and the success of SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/Sl5xbtAZatkPlease 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:0:45 - What Does ‘Crypto In America’ Mean To Anthony1:10 - Anthony’s Career - What Led To Crypto2:30 - SoFi Dropping Crypto To Secure Bank Charter in 20234:30 - Becoming The First National Bank To Offer Crypto Trading7:45 - SoFi’s Focus Going Forward - Lowering Cost Of Borrowing, SoFI USD10:45 - Why SoFi Built On Ethereum, Creating The Safest Stablecoin12:50 - Why Was It Important For SoFi To Have A Native Token16:00 - Risks With Lesser Charters18:30 - Filling The Void Of Previous Crypto Banks19:45 - Bank Issue Stablecoins Will Be The Future Of The Dollar?21:00 - Tokenized Deposits 22:14 - Why Trusted Companies Should Be Public27:30 - Why Competition For SoFi Is Good To Grow Crypto29:00 - SoFi Crypto Lending - Offering Lower Rates31:30 - State Of The Markets/Fed Rates For Lending35:00 - Biggest Objective For Digital Assets In 2026 - SoFi Pay37:15 - Market Structure Regulation Needs In 202640:15 - SoFi Stadium Enormous Success44:30 - SoFi USD Super Bowl Ad Coming??46:15 - The Combo Of Blockchain & AI Emerging At The Same Time47:00 - Anthony Supports Open Banking50:30 - Thanks Anthony For Joining! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america