Exclusive: SoFi’s CEO On New Stablecoin Launch, Becoming First National Bank to Offer Crypto Trading

Anthony Noto is the CEO of SoFi. In this conversation, we discuss SoFi becoming the first nationally chartered crypto bank, exclusive news about SoFi's plan to launch a native stablecoin, lowering the cost of borrowing, the future of crypto banking, thoughts on market structure in 2026, why Anthony is keeping an eye on blockchain and AI emerging together, and the success of SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:45 - What Does ‘Crypto In America’ Mean To Anthony

1:10 - Anthony’s Career - What Led To Crypto

2:30 - SoFi Dropping Crypto To Secure Bank Charter in 2023

4:30 - Becoming The First National Bank To Offer Crypto Trading

7:45 - SoFi’s Focus Going Forward - Lowering Cost Of Borrowing, SoFI USD

10:45 - Why SoFi Built On Ethereum, Creating The Safest Stablecoin

12:50 - Why Was It Important For SoFi To Have A Native Token

16:00 - Risks With Lesser Charters

18:30 - Filling The Void Of Previous Crypto Banks

19:45 - Bank Issue Stablecoins Will Be The Future Of The Dollar?

21:00 - Tokenized Deposits 

22:14 - Why Trusted Companies Should Be Public

27:30 - Why Competition For SoFi Is Good To Grow Crypto

29:00 - SoFi Crypto Lending - Offering Lower Rates

31:30 - State Of The Markets/Fed Rates For Lending

35:00 - Biggest Objective For Digital Assets In 2026 - SoFi Pay

37:15 - Market Structure Regulation Needs In 2026

40:15 - SoFi Stadium Enormous Success

44:30 - SoFi USD Super Bowl Ad Coming??

46:15 - The Combo Of Blockchain & AI Emerging At The Same Time

47:00 - Anthony Supports Open Banking

50:30 - Thanks Anthony For Joining! Like & Subscribe

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