While many people are preoccupied about the potential risks if digital asset innovations succeed, what are the risks if we fail? Billions of people are relegated to the financial shadows because analog financial services have reached a point of diminishing returns, which would be a terrible societal outcome.
I advocate for the potential of stablecoins to transform and democratize financial services globally. As Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy at Circle, I’ve witnessed firsthand the evolution of the financial sector and the critical role digital currency can play in elevating economic prosperity.
My journey has been fueled by an unwavering belief in technology’s power to forge a more inclusive world. Being the first in my family to graduate from high school and college, I’ve lived through the challenges and disparities that hinder millions worldwide. My experiences have shaped a resilience and a perspective that sees beyond the horizon, recognizing the critical role digital currency and blockchain technology can play in integrating billions into the global economy.
Joining Circle in 2021, my focus has been driving market expansion and regulatory engagement, ensuring our mission to enable the frictionless exchange of value resonates across borders. Our vision is clear: to dismantle the barriers that relegate billions to the financial shadows, harnessing the power of digital currency innovations to pave the way for universal economic participation.
What drives me is the technology itself, the potential for social impact, and the chance to level the playing fi eld for those historically excluded. As a member of the World Economic Forum’s Digital Currency Governance Consortium and a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations, I champion the cause of digital currency not as an end but as a means to a more equitable and prosperous world.
The question I pose is not what risks we face if blockchain-powered financial innovations succeed but what we stand to lose if they don’t. In a world on the cusp of financial transformation, I urge leaders, innovators, and policymakers to consider the broader implications of digital currency – a tool for economic transactions and transformation.
