Stablecoins in the Wild: When Fintech Discovers Programmable Money

This article is authored by Arthur Firstov, the Chief Business Officer at Mercuryo, a global leader in crypto payments infrastructure. Arthur is a recognized voice on stablecoins, digital banking, and the convergence of web3 and traditional finance – and this article is based on his insights from partnerships with more than 300 companies, including Circle, Coinbase, Mastercard, Revolut, and Polymarket. As the digital assets market matures beyond speculation, a new phase of global finance is emerging, one defined by interoperability, compliance, and inclusion. Speaking at Token2049 Singapore 2025, Arthur Firstov outlined how the next evolution of financial systems is closing the gap between decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional financial institutions source: https://beincrypto.com/stablecoins-fintech-programmable-money/