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EPISODE · May 30, 2026 · 16 MIN

What Is a Stablecoin?| Business & Breakfast EP.12

from Hedi Mesme | The Knowledge Capital · host Hedi Mesme

What is a stablecoin, and why is it the most important financial innovation of the decade? While everyone debates Bitcoin, stablecoins like USDC, USDT, and the UAE's new Digital Dirham are quietly rewiring the global financial system.In Episode 12 of Business & Breakfast, Hedi breaks down exactly how stablecoins work, why they are replacing traditional wire transfers, and the 5 ways businesses in Dubai and the MENA region should be using them right now to cut costs and speed up cross-border payments.What you will learn in this episode :• What is a stablecoin? A digital currency pegged to a stable asset (like the US Dollar or UAE Dirham) that moves at crypto speed but holds the value of cash.• What is the difference between USDC and USDT? We explain fiat-backed stablecoins vs algorithmic models.• What is the UAE Digital Dirham? The Central Bank of the UAE's sovereign digital currency pilot.• How can businesses use stablecoins? For global payroll, B2B supplier payments, and instant trade finance.Timestamps:00:00 - The Problem with Normal Money (Wire Transfers)02:15 - What is a Stablecoin? (Explained Simply)04:30 - The 3 Types of Stablecoins (Fiat vs Crypto vs Algorithmic)07:10 - USDC vs USDT vs The Digital Dirham09:45 - How a Stablecoin Payment Actually Works12:20 - Why Dubai is Building Its Own Digital Currency (VARA & mBridge)15:00 - 5 Ways MENA Businesses Should Use Stablecoins Today18:30 - The Risks: Regulation, Hacks, and Counterparty Danger21:15 - Stablecoins as the Bridge to the New Economy🔗 Download the Slide Deck & Notes: hedimesme.com📱 Follow Hedi: @hedimesme on LinkedIn#Stablecoin #DigitalDirham #CryptoDubai #USDC #USDT #BusinessAndBreakfast #FintechMENA #DubaiBusiness #VARA #Tokenization

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