
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Raagulan Pathy, Co-Founder of KAST, and host Laszlo Szabo, CEO & Co-Founder at Kiln, as we explore how stablecoins are reshaping the global financial system. Raagulan shares his journey from traditional web2 industries to becoming "the stablecoin guy". He discusses how his experiences—from working in telecom in Nigeria to scaling cloud infrastructure—shaped his vision for KAST, a platform bridging the gap between traditional banking and decentralized finance.Throughout the episode, we cover:• The real-world utility of stablecoins: How projects like USDC are solving inefficiencies in emerging markets and beyond.• KAST’s mission: Building a seamless, bank-like experience for stablecoin users worldwide, including virtual accounts, payment links, and multi-chain compatibility.• The future of DeFi and regulation: Why stablecoins are gaining traction despite regulatory uncertainty, and how KAST navigates licensing across borders.• Upcoming innovations: Insights into KAST’s self-custodial wallet, yield-generating stablecoins (USDK/USDKY), and long-term plans for an L2 tailored to payments.Raagulan also shares his thoughts on crypto adoption, the pitfalls of short-term token incentives, and why user experience will determine the winners in the onchain economy. Whether you're a crypto native or new to stablecoins, this episode offers a compelling look at the infrastructure underpinning finance’s next chapter.PODCAST INFO:🌐 Website:https://www.kiln.fi/podcasts🟢 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0QSnhSLXxVDgBAUMnKnPz1🟣 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kiln-rendez-vous-podcast/id1729247226Curious to know more about Kiln?👉 Check our website https://www.kiln.fi/👉 Join our Telegram channel for the latest updates https://t.me/Kiln_finance👉 Register to our newsletter https://www.kiln.fi/newsletter