S1E160: Stablecoins to balance volatile crypto market? BT Money Hacks (Ep 160)

A trend in 2024 could be institutional players showing a keen interest in issuing their own stablecoins. And it’s a move that has been welcomed by the digital asset sector. Howie Lim gets insights from Gerald Goh, co-founder and CEO Singapore of Sygnum Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation:  01:06 What exactly is a stablecoin 03:20 Stablecoins’ role in the larger ecosystem 06:37 Stablecoin market expanding 09:19 The growing need for regulation 12:43 Should investors look into stablecoins? Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ([email protected]) With Gerald Goh, co-founder and CEO Singapore of Sygnum Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first and third Monday of the month, and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  Google podcasts: bt.sg/oeGP  Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market Podcast at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.