Stablecoins & banks: opportunities and challenges

Organized on 16 Sep 2025 / 10:00 AM PDT / 01:00 PM EDT / 07:00 PM CET

Cosmina Hrisca

11 Sep 2025 / 5 Min Read

Stablecoins are moving fast into the financial mainstream. In 2024, transfer volumes hit USD 27.6 trillion, surpassing Visa and Mastercard combined, while the market overall has reached around USD 270 billion. From cross-border payments to instant payouts, stablecoins promise speed, efficiency, and programmability that legacy systems can’t always deliver.

For banks, this shift brings both opportunities and risks. Early movers are testing stablecoin rails and exploring new services, but regulatory, operational, and trust challenges remain. Rather than a simple race to adopt, the real question is how financial institutions can responsibly explore stablecoins without being left behind in a rapidly changing payments landscape.

In this webinar, leading experts will discuss the promise, the pitfalls, and the path forward for banks and stablecoins.

Why you shouldn’t miss this webinar:

Understand the real use cases of stablecoins for banks and fintechs
Get insights into regulation and compliance that will shape the future of payments
Learn how to navigate the strategic risks of missing out on stablecoin adoption
Hear from top experts on the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets

Don’t miss the chance to gain insights from leading experts and prepare your institution for the next era of digital finance.

Agenda

What are stablecoins & why do they matter for banks
Stablecoins vs CBDCs – competition or complementarity?
Regulatory clarity - the GENIUS Act &MiCAR – what banks need to know
Opportunities & risks – how banks and fintechs can lead in digital currency

Presenters

Daniel Lee

Head of Web3 at Banking Circle

Nicole Sandler

Chief Ecosystem Officer at Ubyx

Varun Paul

Senior Director, Financial Markets at Fireblocks

Douwe Lycklama

Vice President at Innopay

Keywords:

stablecoins banks fintechs business strategy DLT

Countries:

World

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