Stablecoins Were Built to Bypass Banks. Now They’re Becoming Banks.Inside the making of a new monetary systemJuan Salas-RomerSep 18, 2025∙ Paid215ShareThe Dream of Digital DollarsWhen stablecoins first appeared, they felt like magic. A digital token you could send instantly, pegged to the dollar, and spend anywhere in the world. No volatility like …This post is for paid subscribersSubscribeAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inPreviousNext