Understanding Stablecoins, Regulation, and the Future of Digital Asset Markets
Episode Description
ABOUT THE EPISODE Kevin Werbach, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, discusses what a stablecoin is, its use cases have evolved over time, the implications of the GENIUS Act and emerging regulation, and the role of the Wharton's Stablecoin Toolkit in shaping policy and industry conversations.
ABOUT THE PODCAST This Week in Business features interviews with Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School and published twice per week.
#digitalcurrency #stablecoin #crypto #digitalassets #regulatoryframework ----- The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.
Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:
- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends - Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press - In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders - A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business - A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox
Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU
Brief Summary
Kevin Werbach discusses stablecoins, their toolkit, and regulatory challenges in bridging digital assets with traditional finance.
Key points
- The Importance of Stablecoins. Stablecoins have been around for roughly 10 years and are crucial in digital asset trading.
- Regulatory Developments. New regulations like the Genius Act are shaping the landscape for stablecoins.
- Global Framework Challenges. Different countries are developing their own legal regimes for stablecoins, creating regulatory challenges.
Ask about Knowledge at Wharton
Episode highlights
- The Importance of StablecoinsStablecoins have been around for roughly 10 years and are crucial in digital asset trading.“Stablecoins have been around for roughly 10 years.”0:44Feb 13, 2026
- Regulatory DevelopmentsNew regulations like the Genius Act are shaping the landscape for stablecoins.“The US passed something called the Genius Act, which created a legal framework for stablecoins.”1:20Feb 13, 2026
- Global Framework ChallengesDifferent countries are developing their own legal regimes for stablecoins, creating regulatory challenges.“Law is national, even though money is global, and blockchains are global.”6:06Feb 13, 2026
