In this special episode of Live from The Compound, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick sit down with Sam Broner, partner on the investing team at a16z crypto to break down the biggest developments in the world of stablecoins. From PayPal and Circle to the role of U.S. regulators, this conversation covers where the money’s moving and why it matters. Sam explains how stablecoins are quietly reshaping payments, banking, and global finance. Whether you’re a crypto skeptic or a true believer, this is a must-watch. This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions. Grow your RIA, your way by visiting: https://Betterment.com/advisors More from Sam: https://x.com/sambroner?lang=en 👕Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com Sign up for The Compound newsletter: https://www.thecompoundnews.com/subscribe instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecompoundnews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecompoundnews Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-compound-media/ Listen to our podcasts: TCAF: https://podcasts.thecompoundnews.com/show/TCAF/ Animal Spirits: https://podcasts.thecompoundnews.com/show/animalspirits/ Ask The Compound: https://podcasts.thecompoundnews.com/show/ATC/ Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for investment decisions and is not a solicitation or recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Michael Batnick and Josh Brown are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. See additional disclosures: https://www.ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures. “Likes” or other comments are not intended to be endorsements of Ritholtz Wealth Management, or their employees and are not compensated. The Compound Media, Inc, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation with, Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. See disclaimers: https://www.ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures. #thecompound #investing #cryptocurrency