Weekly Roundup 10/03/25 (Stablecoin Wars, SEC no action letters, Government shutdown) (EP.672)

Update: 2025-10-03

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Matt and Nic are back for another week of news and deals. In this episode:

AI bailed out the mining companies
AI people deal with the same energy use claims
We reflect on the life of Jane Goodall
DoubleZero gets a no-action letter from the SEC
Will Tether and Circle lose market share?
Who could challenge the Big Two stablecoins?
Do optimists always win?
Some DATs are troubled
Is Kalshi starting to take over?
Stripe announces Open Issuance
The US Government is shut down

Content mentioned:

Nic on Substack, The Stablecoin Duopoly is Ending

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Weekly Roundup 10/03/25 (Stablecoin Wars, SEC no action letters, Government shutdown) (EP.672)

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Weekly Roundup 10/03/25 (Stablecoin Wars, SEC no action letters, Government shutdown) (EP.672)

Weekly Roundup 10/03/25 (Stablecoin Wars, SEC no action letters, Government shutdown) (EP.672)