26 Jan 2026
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The Mystery of Stablecoins, Visa, & Fiserv’s Collapse with Ken Suchoski | The Real Eisman Playbook Episode 43

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The Real Eisman Playbook

The discussion centers on the payments landscape, contrasting established players like Visa and Mastercard with emerging forces such as stablecoins and companies like Circle. Ken Suchoski, the Autonomous Analyst of Payments, explains stablecoins, highlighting their use in digital asset trading and potential in cross-border payments, while also cautioning about risks associated with Tether's USDT. Eisman and Suchoski explore why Visa and Mastercard maintain dominance, attributing it to the network effect, long-term contracts, and the difficulty of replicating their infrastructure. They also analyze the struggles and potential of companies like Fiserv, Block, and PayPal, considering factors like customer service, competition, and shifting business models.

Outlines

Part 1: Media Literacy and Introduction

Part 2: Stablecoins: Mechanics and Risks

Part 3: Market Adoption and Investment Outlook

Part 4: Traditional Payment Systems

Part 5: Industry Challenges and Competitor Analysis

Part 6: Sector Conclusion

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