Study Overview
Innovation has long driven prosperity, yet progress toward global social impact goals has stalled. We trace the evolution of blockchain technology, from cryptocurrencies to stablecoins, to understand how it can benefit vulnerable populations.
Study Results
Reviewing four use cases, we discuss how stablecoins can reduce time and cost of financial transactions, support financial inclusion, and empower communities. Yet fully realizing its potential requires strategic leadership: regulators must embed inclusion with compliance, practitioners must prioritize resilience over speculation, and researchers must rigorously evaluate impact at scale. We conclude with recommendations on how we might use stablecoins to revive measurable progress for shared prosperity.
Research Partner: Emory University
IBSI Funding Acknowledgement: Lab for Inclusive FinTech (LIFT)