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7 articles tagged Financial Infrastructure.

  1. · web3 with a16z crypto · 5 min read

    Blockchain as Finance Digital Transformation

    A16Z Crypto GP Guy Ouellette argues that blockchain is the digital transformation for finance, analogous to cloud computing for IT. The discussion highlights stablecoins and perpetual futures as the primary drivers of current institutional adoption, emphasizing that infrastructure maturity and regulatory clarity have shifted the market from ideological experimentation to pragmatic efficiency. Ouellette identifies decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) and the convergence of AI and energy markets as the next high-impact investment frontiers.

  2. · a16z Podcast · 5 min read

    Jeeves: Stablecoin and AI-Powered Global Financial Operating System

    Jeeves is building a stablecoin-native financial operating system for global enterprises, leveraging AI to drive efficiency and stablecoins to reduce market entry costs. The company has achieved 10x revenue growth while reducing headcount, expanding margins from 40% to over 80% through infrastructure ownership. Jeeves focuses on mid-market and enterprise clients across Latin America, offering localized products and instant cross-border payments.