In this episode of Commerce Conversations, Commerce Ventures partner Dan Rosen sits down with Lindsey Haswell (Chief Legal Officer at MoonPay) and Mitzi Chang (Partner at Goodwin Procter) to unpack the legal, regulatory, and commercial forces driving the stablecoin space forward. They cover the evolution of stablecoin adoption, recent breakthroughs in U.S. regulatory clarity, how global markets are reacting, and what might be next as AI and crypto converge.
Stablecoins are moving from the margins of crypto speculation to the center of real-world commerce—and regulation is finally catching up.
In this episode of Commerce Conversations, Dan Rosen is joined by two experts on the frontlines of fintech law: Lindsey Haswell, Chief Legal Officer at MoonPay and board member for BlackRock’s crypto ETFs, and Mitzi Chang, co-chair of the blockchain and fintech practices at Goodwin Procter.
Together, they break down:
Why 2024’s regulatory clarity marks a turning point for stablecoins
How legislation like the Genius Act could unlock a wave of adoption—and M&A
What makes USDC, USDT, and PYUSD different under the hood
Why the merchant side (not consumers) may drive the next phase of stablecoin use
How global markets (Europe, LATAM, APAC) are approaching stablecoin legislation
The legal questions surrounding yield-bearing tokens
And what happens when crypto infrastructure meets generative AI
Whether you’re a founder, fintech exec, lawyer, or investor—this episode offers a clear-eyed look at where stablecoins are headed and what it means for the broader financial stack.