Stablecoin Trust Forum 2026 - Hosted By Merkle Science, Mastercard, Wirex, Notabene
As stablecoin regulation enters a defining new phase, trust and compliance are now the ultimate competitive advantages. The Stablecoin Trust Forum 2026 - hosted by Merkle Science, Mastercard, Wirex and Notabene - brings together policymakers, payment innovators, compliance leaders, and financial institutions to explore how new rules, frameworks, and technologies are shaping the next era of digital money.
From the GENIUS Act and MiCA to institutional-grade payment infrastructure, this one-day forum delivers practical insights into how regulated stablecoins are being licensed, launched, and scaled for real-world use.
Agenda Highlights
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The GENIUS Survival Guide: Licensing, Compliance, and Security
As the GENIUS Act settles in, stablecoin issuers and payment providers are navigating a new era of oversight.
This session shares lessons from early licensing applications—what’s working, what’s stalling, and how firms are adapting AML workflows, security controls, and redemption planning under stress. Panelists reveal early insights from implementation and 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, and compliance as they launch stablecoin products?
This panel explores the trust mechanisms driving institutional adoption—covering fraud prevention, AML best practices, and evolving technology solutions that enable transparency, accountability, and resilience.
Speakers: Charles Antoine Michallet (Société Générale), 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, and 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 and merchant payouts to treasury and settlement flows. Hear how leading players are overcoming corridor-specific challenges, regulatory frictions, and 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, and payout integrations—and explores how firms bring compliant products to life. Experts from Wirex, Merkle Science, and others share lessons from large deployments, automation, and 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 and 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, and APAC as frameworks like the GENIUS Act and MiCA mature. Experts debate what a globally interoperable compliance regime might look like and what milestones will shape the institutional stablecoin landscape by 2026.
Speakers: Claire Wells (Kiln), Stephen Gardner (zerohash), Ron Hammond (Wintermute)
Who Should Attend
Compliance and risk professionals
Stablecoin and digital asset issuers
Payment providers and fintech innovators
Policy, regulatory, and 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 and infrastructure strategies
Connect with peers and experts shaping the future of regulated digital money
Join us at the Stablecoin Trust Forum 2026 and be part of the conversation defining the standards for global stablecoin trust.
PS: We need everyone to bring a photo ID