Chris Harmse
Co-Founder & CBO BVNK
Chris drives growth and scale at BVNK, leading teams, products, and P&L. As a Chartered FinancialAnalyst with a postgraduate degree in investment management, he brings over a decade of expertiseacross equities, FX, and rates. Chris started his career asan FX trader at BNP Paribas before moving toasset management. A pioneer in using stablecoins for seamless money movement across exchanges,he's passionate about helping businesses transform their payments infrastructure with new technology.
2025 AGENDA Sessions
Panel: Beyond Commodity: How Stablecoins Are Redefining the Value of Money Transfer
Stablecoins are reshaping money transfer by offering stability, speed, and cost-efficiency, addressing limitations of traditional payment systems. With applications from lowering remittance fees to simplifying cross-border transactions, stablecoins present unique advantages for both businesses and consumers. This session will examine how stablecoins are transforming cross-border payments and remittances, with real-world examples that highlight their impact. We’ll discuss challenges in adopting stablecoin solutions, best practices, and the role of regulators in maintaining security and compliance in this emerging financial landscape. Discover how stablecoins can unlock new revenue streams, streamline payment processes, and drive digital finance innovation.
Thursday 13 March 09:30 - 10:10 Titian 2201A - 2301B
Value as a Service
Stablecoins are reshaping money transfer by offering stability, speed, and cost-efficiency, addressing limitations of traditional payment systems. With applications from lowering remittance fees to simplifying cross-border transactions, stablecoins present unique advantages for both businesses and consumers. This session will examine how stablecoins are transforming cross-border payments and remittances, with real-world examples that highlight their impact. We’ll discuss challenges in adopting stablecoin solutions, best practices, and the role of regulators in maintaining security and compliance in this emerging financial landscape. Discover how stablecoins can unlock new revenue streams, streamline payment processes, and drive digital finance innovation.
Titian 2201A - 2301B US/Pacific
