The Scoop

The Scoop is The Block’s interview podcast series, featuring archived conversations with the leaders, founders, and investors who helped shape the crypto, Web3, and digital asset industries. Covering topics from breaking news to billion-dollar fundraises, these episodes capture the voices and stories that defined key moments in the market. Though no longer in production, the full archive remains available for listeners who want to revisit the insights and perspectives that influenced the industry.

Series Finale: Mike Dudas on how stablecoins are eating Wall Street

July 18, 2025, 9:38AM EDT · 48:16

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Mike Dudas is the Managing Partner of 6MV and former CEO of The Block.

The Scoop’s host, Frank Chaparro, was joined live by Mike Dudas for Frank’s final episode of the program. Frank and Mike discuss The Block’s history, the evolution of the crypto space over the years, and how payments and stablecoins have emerged as one of crypto’s killer use cases.

OUTLINE
00:00 – Introduction
02:11 – Early Days of The Block
03:24 – The Tether Revelation
05:24 – Stablecoin Success
07:44 – Adoption Curve in Payments
11:33 – Global Stablecoin Impact
14:47 – Investment Opportunities
19:48 – Crypto vs. Fintech
25:27 – Meme Coins Debate
31:52 – Bonk and Pump Strategies
35:27 – Breaking Into the Mainstream
40:54 – Conviction in Solana
44:18 – Crypto Culture and Sentiment
47:51 – Conclusion

GUEST LINKS
Mike Dudas on X: https://x.com/mdudas⁠https://x.com/mdudas⁠
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