Are stablecoins finally the infrastructure, not the asset?

For years, stablecoins were speculative. Today, they’re powering cross-border flows, merchant settlement, and treasury operations. But are they here to stay, and do they have regulatory buy-in?

We’ll explore the shift from trading instrument to infrastructure rail, and whether the ecosystem is finally ready to scale responsibly.

Takeaways:
• Learn how stablecoins are used in real-time B2B and cross-border payments.
• Understand the regulatory roadmap ahead in 2026.
• See case studies from platforms embedding stablecoins into core payment logic.

 


Monday 30 March 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM Main Stage

Add to calendar 03/30/2026 11:20 03/30/2026 12:00 Are stablecoins finally the infrastructure, not the asset? For years, stablecoins were speculative. Today, they’re powering cross-border flows, merchant settlement, and treasury operations. But are they here to stay, and do they have regulatory buy-in?

We’ll explore the shift from trading instrument to infrastructure rail, and whether the ecosystem is finally ready to scale responsibly.

Takeaways:
• Learn how stablecoins are used in real-time B2B and cross-border payments.
• Understand the regulatory roadmap ahead in 2026.
• See case studies from platforms embedding stablecoins into core payment logic.

 
Main Stage US/Pacific
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Speakers

Dave Birch

Principal, 15Mb Ltd

Elizabeth St-Onge

Managing Director, Head of Digital Assets Product and Strategy, TD Securities

Julia Kuchman

Vice President of Commercial & Money Movement Solutions (CMS) Stablecoin Product Strategy, Visa

Stephen Richardson

Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Banking, Fireblocks