Exploring the Future of Stablecoins with Dilshan Dowlah – Head of US at Mercuryo
From Wall Street to Web3 — Dilshan Dowlah’s career is a masterclass in bridging traditional finance with the next wave of digital innovation. As the Head of US at Mercuryo, Dilshan has helped shape how fintech and crypto infrastructure evolve across global markets. In this episode, he joins host Michael Peres to break down what stablecoins really are, why regulation is reshaping the industry, and how the balance between decentralization and security will define the next era of finance.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• What a stablecoin actually is—and why it’s central to global crypto adoption.
• How recent U.S. legislation is fueling a “Cambrian explosion” in crypto innovation.
• Why collapses like Terra Luna don’t reflect where crypto stands today.
• The trade-offs between decentralization, security, and regulation in modern payments.
• How companies like Mercuryo are rebuilding public trust in digital assets.
