Crypto Is Becoming Everyday Finance (Payments, Yield & Stablecoins)

Crypto Is Becoming Everyday Finance (Payments, Yield & Stablecoins)

Author: Bitcoin.com January 5, 2026 Duration: 45:13

Jamie, CMO at Bitget Wallet, joins David Sencil to explain how crypto is evolving beyond speculation into real-world finance.
They discuss how stablecoins are being used for everyday payments, earning yield directly inside wallets, self-custody, regional adoption differences, and why wallets are becoming the core interface for modern finance.
Topics covered include:
– Paying for real-world goods with crypto
– Stablecoins as everyday money
– On-chain yield and wealth building
– Self-custody vs traditional finance
– Why 2026 could be a breakout year for crypto utility


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