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Podcast: Bitcoin, Fiat & Rock'n'Roll
Episode: From Citi Bank to Stablecoins: Tony McLaughlin’s Bold Pivot
Description: Tokenized Deposits and the Regulated Liability Network Concept vs. Stablecoins as digital Cheques
In this episode of Bitcoin, Fiat & Rock’n’Roll, hosts Manuel Klein and Stefan Grasmann welcome Tony McLaughlin – a leading voice in the future of digital finance. Formerly known for his work on the Regulated Liability Network (RLN), Tony shares the story behind his dramatic pivot toward public blockchains and stablecoins. What changed his mind? A post-election “Thanos snap” moment, as he calls it.
The conversation dives deep into the evolution of payments, from travelers checks to programmable digital money. Tony draws bold parallels between st...