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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 5 MIN

This Crypto Bank Could Change Global Finance

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Kontigo is building something that could redefine the relationship between money, banking, and access.In this x10 episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and Harinda break down how Kontigo’s USDT-backed banking services aim to serve the unbanked in developing countries, why stablecoins matter for financial inclusion, and what this model signals about the future of global finance.They explore:What Kontigo is and how it worksWhy stablecoins (like USDT) can help people left out of traditional bankingHow this intersects with remittances, inflation, and currency volatilityWhat broader economic and regulatory questions this raisesWhether this is a meaningful shift or a temporary experiment📖 Original reporting on this story:👉 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jesus-castillo-81a58b186_we-just-raised-a-20m-seed-round-to-build-activity-7406835068352200704-OoY2?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAABpcGgBbGODxVTQ6eCn0mnyuiUlkrTD0FEThis episode delivers a concise breakdown of how crypto-native banking models could change financial access for millions around the world.📌 Stay Connected📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RethinkingTech🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NYgOPmYW6Ba2LFn3IBST3🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethinking-tech/id1795651530📸 TikTok: @rethinking_tech💼 LinkedIn: Rethinking Tech Podcast👤 Aparna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparnabhushan/👤 Harinda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harindak/

Kontigo is building something that could redefine the relationship between money, banking, and access.In this x10 episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and Harinda break down how Kontigo’s USDT-backed banking services aim to serve the unbanked in developing countries, why stablecoins matter for financial inclusion, and what this model signals about the future of global finance.They explore:What Kontigo is and how it worksWhy stablecoins (like USDT) can help people left out of traditional bankingHow this intersects with remittances, inflation, and currency volatilityWhat broader economic and regulatory questions this raisesWhether this is a meaningful shift or a temporary experiment📖 Original reporting on this story:👉 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jesus-castillo-81a58b186_we-just-raised-a-20m-seed-round-to-build-activity-7406835068352200704-OoY2?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAABpcGgBbGODxVTQ6eCn0mnyuiUlkrTD0FEThis episode delivers a concise breakdown of how crypto-native banking models could change financial access for millions around the world.📌 Stay Connected📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RethinkingTech🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NYgOPmYW6Ba2LFn3IBST3🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethinking-tech/id1795651530📸 TikTok: @rethinking_tech💼 LinkedIn: Rethinking Tech Podcast👤 Aparna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparnabhushan/👤 Harinda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harindak/

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