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Stablecoin Trust Forum
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| With Jesse McWaters (Head of Global Policy, Mastercard), Jelena Djuric (Founder, Noble), Carolyn Weinberg (Chief Innovation Officer, BNY), Jack McDonald (SVP, Ripple), Edward Woodford (Founder, Zerohash), Markus Franke (CEO, Mento Labs), Mriganka Pattnaik (CEO, Merkle Science). |
| Venue, 150 5th Ave |
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Jan 29 (Thu) , 2026 @ 11:00 AM
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As stablecoin regulation enters a defining new phase, trust & compliance are now the ultimate competitive advantages. The Stablecoin Trust Forum 2026 - hosted by Merkle Science, Mastercard, Wirex & Notabene - brings together policymakers, payment innovators, compliance leaders, & financial institutions to explore how new rules, frameworks, & technologies are shaping the next era of digital money.
From the GENIUS Act & MiCA to institutional-grade payment infrastructure, this one-day forum delivers practical insights into how regulated stablecoins are being licensed, launched, & scaled for real-world use.
Agenda Highlights
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The GENIUS Survival Guide: Licensing, Compliance, & Security
As the GENIUS Act settles in, stablecoin issuers & payment providers are navigating a new era of oversight.
This session shares lessons from early licensing applications-what's working, what's stalling, & how firms are adapting AML workflows, security controls, & redemption planning under stress. Panelists reveal early insights from implementation & highlight where key readiness gaps remain.
Speakers: Yevheniia Broshevan (Hacken), Ryan Dusseault (FTI Consulting, ex-OCC), Jelena Djuric (Noble), Markus Franke (Mento Labs), Becky Catanese (Crypto.com)
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Building Trust for Institutional Adoption
How are major players tackling fraud, counterparty risk, & compliance as they launch stablecoin products?
This panel explores the trust mechanisms driving institutional adoption-covering fraud prevention, AML best practices, & evolving technology solutions that enable transparency, accountability, & resilience.
Speakers: Charles Antoine Michallet (Socit Gnrale), Mriganka Pattnaik (Merkle Science), Thomas Cowan (Galaxy), Yaya Fanusie (Aleo Network)
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Networking Break
Connect with industry peers, policy experts, & compliance innovators.
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Workshop Case Study Training
An interactive session designed to translate regulatory principles into practical operational steps.
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Real-World Use Cases Driving Stablecoin Payments at Scale
Stablecoin payments are moving from pilots to production.
This discussion unpacks the most advanced live use cases-from cross-border remittances & merchant payouts to treasury & settlement flows. Hear how leading players are overcoming corridor-specific challenges, regulatory frictions, & integration hurdles to bring stablecoin products to market at scale.
Speakers: Jack McDonald (Ripple), Carolyn Weinberg (BNY), Edward Woodford (zerohash), Emilio Rivero (Aptos), Samuel Fagin (Polygon)
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Short Break
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Scaling Stablecoin Payments - From Wallets to Cards
What does an institutional-grade stablecoin system look like in production?
This technical session maps the essential infrastructure layers-wallets, card issuance, & payout integrations-and explores how firms bring compliant products to life. Experts from Wirex, Merkle Science, & others share lessons from large deployments, automation, & real-time monitoring under peak load.
Speakers: Spencer Spinnell (Circle), Farooq Malik (Rain), CJ Rinaldi (Kraken), Justus Delp (Merkle Science), Alice Nawfal (Notabene), Maja Lapcevic (Mastercard)
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Workshop Case Study Demo
Hands-on exploration of live stablecoin implementations & compliance tooling.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Policy Outlook 2026: Toward Global Standards for Stablecoins
The next frontier isn't new tokens-it's harmonized rules.
This closing session looks ahead to how oversight may converge across the U.S., EU, UK, & APAC as frameworks like the GENIUS Act & MiCA mature. Experts debate what a globally interoperable compliance regime might look like & what milestones will shape the institutional stablecoin landscape by 2026.
Speakers: Claire Wells (Kiln), Stephen Gardner (zerohash), Ron Hammond (Wintermute), Jesse McWaters (Mastercard)
Who Should Attend
Compliance & risk professionals
Stablecoin & digital asset issuers
Payment providers & fintech innovators
Policy, regulatory, & legal experts
Institutional investors exploring stablecoin infrastructure
Why Attend
Gain first-hand insights from early GENIUS Act implementations
Discover real-world use cases scaling stablecoin adoption
Learn practical compliance & infrastructure strategies
Connect with peers & experts shaping the future of regulated digital money
Join us at the Stablecoin Trust Forum 2026 & be part of the conversation defining the standards for global stablecoin trust.
PS: We need everyone to bring a photo ID
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