Jeremy Allaire reflects on the significant shift in the perception and acceptance of digital currencies following the 50th Annual World Economic Forum in Davos, where stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) were central topics of discussion. He notes the increasing interest and engagement from global economic leaders, policymakers, and central banks, who are now more open to exploring the implications and potential of public blockchains and stablecoins. Allaire highlights the consensus that stablecoins are becoming integral to the financial system, with a focus on developing regulatory frameworks and public-private partnerships to manage their growth. Despite some resistance from traditional banks, there is a growing recognition of the value and inevitability of these technologies, akin to the rise of the internet. This shift marks a watershed moment for cryptocurrency, with optimism for its integration into the global economic system, further fueled by initiatives like the consortium convened by the World Economic Forum to establish governance standards for digital currencies.