From ICOs to Stablecoins: How Crypto’s New Wave Is Taking Shape

ABOUT THE EPISODE Wharton Professor Itay Goldstein joins Dan Loney to unpack Coinbase’s $375 million acquisition of Echo and what it signals about the next phase of crypto. Goldstein explains how the deal reflects renewed momentum in blockchain-based capital raising and why regulatory easing under the new administration is fueling confidence in the sector. He also discusses the promise and risks of ICOs returning, the need for real-world use cases beyond crypto-to-crypto trading, and why stablecoins could redefine money itself.

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