How Stablecoins Are Rewiring Global Payments | Borderless CPO Alex Garn

TL;DR:

In this episode of The Defiant Podcast, Chris Storaker sits down with Alex Garn, Chief Product Officer at Borderless, to unpack how stablecoins are quietly transforming cross-border payments — and what it actually takes to move money at scale across jurisdictions.

Key Points:

Background:

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) refers to financial services built on blockchain networks that operate without traditional intermediaries like banks. DeFi protocols enable lending, borrowing, trading, and earning yield on cryptocurrency assets through smart contracts.

Why It Matters:

DeFi represents a fundamental reimagining of the financial system, offering permissionless access to financial services globally. DeFi developments impact how value is exchanged, stored, and utilized in the crypto ecosystem, driving innovation in financial products and services.