Eleni | Lead Bank

Head of Stablecoins @ Lead Bank | Fmr Founder at @loopcrypto_xyz with @vc_shane

[Eleni | Lead Bank @EleniThinks]

When @Lead_Bank acquired @loopcrypto_xyz, people asked - why would a bank buy a stablecoin company?

It's a fair question. Banks and blockchains have historically wanted nothing to do with each other.

When you stop thinking of blockchains as crypto and start thinking of them as payment rails, and when you stop thinking of Lead as a bank and start thinking of it as payment infrastructure, the acquisition makes complete sense

I'm writing a series on how money actually moves, where the gaps are, and what stablecoins are doing to fill them. Starting with the basics.

👉 https://t.co/QQyRZOg9Bj

More to come. Glad to finally be writing this down.

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[Eleni | Lead Bank @EleniThinks]

I got to talk stablecoins inside a regulated bank — what's actually working, what's not, and where the gaps still are. 🎙️

Catch my full conversation with @amiravalliani on Apple or Spotify! 🔗

Thanks so much for having me! 🙏

[Solana Payments @solanapayments]

New episode of Bits to Bricks:

@amiravalliani talks with @EleniThinks, Head of Stablecoins at Lead Bank, about what stablecoins can actually do inside a regulated bank, and where the technology still falls short.

Listen on Apple or Spotify 👇

[Solana Payments @solanapayments]

New episode of Bits to Bricks:

@amiravalliani talks with @EleniThinks, Head of Stablecoins at Lead Bank, about what stablecoins can actually do inside a regulated bank, and where the technology still falls short.

Listen on Apple or Spotify 👇

[Eleni | Lead Bank @EleniThinks]

@AriannaSimpson Congratulations! Any founder would be lucky to have you as an investor!

[Eleni | Lead Bank @EleniThinks]

@Lead_Bank @vc_shane @loopcrypto_xyz Thank you! We’re so excited to be joining such an amazing team!

[Lead @Lead_Bank]

We're excited to welcome @EleniThinks @vc_shane and the rest of the @loopcrypto_xyz team to Lead! Together, we’ll build the programmable banking foundation needed to unlock the next phase of stablecoin payment products.

More here: https://t.co/zdCPDItG7G

[Eleni | Lead Bank @EleniThinks]

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[Eleni | Lead Bank @EleniThinks]

Yesterday, @TheBlock__ covered our big news that @loopcrypto_xyz is joining @Lead_Bank to build the regulated & programmable banking foundation this next phase of payments will require.

Stablecoins are no longer fringe—they’re a fast-growing force that’s already transforming how money moves around the world.

Both Loop and Lead share a vision for modernizing payments built on blockchains. We could not be more excited to bring real stablecoin applications to market alongside this first-class team. More below ↓

[Eleni | Lead Bank @EleniThinks]

@dberenzon Thank you! We have loved having you and the entire @archetypevc team supporting us throughout this journey. You are truly wonderful!

[Eleni | Lead Bank @EleniThinks]

Read more here: https://t.co/Xcrs48P0PX

[Eleni | Lead Bank @EleniThinks]

Exciting news: @loopcrypto_xyz is joining @Lead_Bank

Our team will now work to drive stablecoin adoption at a much larger scale.
Huge thanks to our clients, investors, and friends for 4 years of support.

Special shoutout to my co-founder @vc_shane and our incredible team—this is just the beginning! 🚀

More details below ↓

[Eleni | Lead Bank @EleniThinks]

Why are wallet companies getting acquired? And why does it matter?

- @stripe bought @privy
- @monad_eco bought Portal
- @FireblocksHQ bought @dynamic_xyz

These deals reveal something important about the future of crypto infrastructure.

Here's the core insight: wallets aren't just products — they're the foundation of every blockchain interaction. Trading, stablecoin transfers, dApp interactions — everything needs a wallet.

A quick wallet primer
"Wallet" means two different things:

- Your wallet address (like a bank account number)
- Wallet software (like your banking app)

The magic happens in how you manage the private key — that password proving you own the account.

Different approaches serve different needs:

- Non-custodial wallets (MetaMask, Phantom) give users complete control
- Custodial wallets (Anchorage, Fireblocks) let trusted parties manage keys
- MPC wallets (Privy, Dynamic, Portal, Para) split the key across multiple parties

So why the acquisitions?

It comes down to stickiness - specifically, the stickiness of non-custodial wallet infrastructure. If you can move money on behalf of users, stickiness disappears. But if users must take action themselves to move funds, you have a truly sticky product.

For companies like Stripe, Fireblocks, and Monad serving the developer ecosystem who want non-custodial wallet services — you can't afford to depend on a third-party wallet provider who controls a core part of your customers' experience and could extract rents at will.

Owning wallet infrastructure isn't just about adding a feature - it's about controlling your destiny in what could become a trillion-dollar market.

I break down the wallet landscape, key management approaches, and M&A strategy here: https://t.co/Yluxurj6ob

[Mahojin @MahojinAI]

And to add to the update below, we've added a subscription feature that allows you to get MANA at a lower price and download content with the watermark removed! You can also pay with Crypto using @loopcrypto_xyz's solution!

[Eleni | Lead Bank @EleniThinks]

Messages like this make the grind worth it.

Great way to start a Friday. 🥳

[Eleni | Lead Bank @EleniThinks]

Excited that @loopcrypto_xyz is a finalist for Boldest in Fintech Innovation at @Money2020! 🏆

We've helped hundreds of merchants process millions in onchain payments. We recently opened our APIs so payments companies, platforms, and large merchants can unlock stablecoin payments with recurring billing + multi-chain support.

If you're attending Money2020, let's connect! I'd love to chat about all things stablecoins and where the industry is headed.

📄 Read more about Loop in the @CBinsights report: https://t.co/NYmXYLuBGd

📰 Full announcement: https://t.co/srZsaAEG0y

[Eleni | Lead Bank @EleniThinks]

Did Google just kill Calendly?

[Dynamic @dynamic_xyz]

Fintech leaders aren’t asking if they should use stablecoins. They’re asking how fast can they get to market.

Introducing Stablecoin Playbook v2. This expanded guide covers:
- The rise of stablecoin chains
- Privacy and security
- Insights from 12 fresh voices

Plus real-world use cases, regulation, tech stack, and how to scale from launch.

Reply PLAYBOOK for the free guide in your DMs.

[Archetype @archetypevc]

World-changing products come not from established institutions, but from visionary founders and fast-moving startups looking to challenge the status quo.

We’re beyond excited to announce Archetype III today, a $100M fund dedicated to accelerating a founder-led future.

At Archetype, we’ve never been more excited about the future of crypto:
+ technical innovations in blockchain performance have enabled onchain applications to become sleek mobile-first experiences
+ blockchain throughput and capabilities are finally reaching parity with web2
+ stablecoins are creating a $250B (and counting) global payments network
+ onchain social networks are emerging as a new way for people to connect while owning and leveraging their own data
+ and crypto is credibly proving it can contribute to foundational innovation in AI while unlocking a new generation of enterprise and consumer use cases

With this $100M of fresh capital, we’re continuing to foster relationships with maniacal founders, operate as their most dedicated advocates, and expand on the deep network and community we’ve built with Funds I and II.

We’ve already begun deploying capital from our third fund into several startups still in stealth. These will join a portfolio that includes @privy_io, @monad, @Hut8Corp, @farcaster_xyz, @RemixGG_, @ritualnet, @RelayProtocol, and other category-leading companies.

Archetype has always been a very high-touch partner to the entrepreneurs we back, putting our relationships and commitment to collaboration front and center. We bring early conviction and perspective to teams of risk takers working to bend the future to their will. Where most funds bring safety and scale, Archetype offers edge and inevitability.

Massive thanks to our investors for placing your trust in us, and to all of the founders who have allowed us to build alongside you. We're honored to play a part in crypto's future and continue accelerating the programmable future with you all.

[Eleni | Lead Bank @EleniThinks]

Had a great time speaking with @dr3wrogers on @stabledash as part of the @dynamic_xyz Stablecoin Playbook series.

As companies increasingly go global from day 1, stablecoin payments are becoming a key part of enabling that global expansion unlocking faster, cheaper ways to get paid.

[Stabledash @stabledash]

"98% of crypto payments are now stablecoins." - Eleni

Not Bitcoin. Not Ethereum. Not Solana. Stablecoins.

@EleniThinks from @loopcrypto_xyz shared this data point, and it gets more interesting. Merchants using Loop Crypto are accepting payments from 2x more countries than before. 8.5% of their revenue comes from countries where crypto is their only payment option.

Half of Loop's new merchants know nothing about crypto. They're AI tools, e-commerce brands, B2B platforms. They just want to accept payments from customers worldwide.

Watch the full video to dive into their contributions to @dynamic_xyz 2025 Stablecoin Playbook ⬇️