Market Developments in Stablecoins and What They Mean for the Payments Industry

Stablecoins are reshaping the digital currency conversation, moving from crypt-native niches into the broader financial system. In this session, speakers discuss what stablecoins are, how they function, and the evolving regulatory and technical landscape. Attendees will gain insights into recent market developments, such as tokenized deposits, dollar-backed stablecoins, and moves by major players like PayPal and Circle. Most importantly, the presentation will explore how stablecoins are posed to impact the payments value chain from merchant acceptance and remittances to settlement speed, liquidity, and financial inclusion.