Competition or Convergence: The Future of Payments in a Digital Asset World

​As blockchain-based payment rails, stablecoins, and tokenised assets continue to gain traction, questions are emerging about the future role of traditional banks and financial institutions. Are digital asset payment networks a disruptive threat to the existing banking system, or are we witnessing the evolution of a more interconnected financial ecosystem?

​Join leaders from banking, payments, fintech, and digital assets as they explore how emerging payment technologies are reshaping the movement of money. This discussion will examine the opportunities and challenges presented by faster settlement, cross-border payments, tokenised deposits, stablecoins, and programmable finance, while considering whether traditional finance and blockchain infrastructure are destined to compete, coexist, or ultimately converge.

​From regulatory considerations and customer trust to innovation and financial inclusion, this webinar will explore what the next generation of payment infrastructure could look like and who is best positioned to lead it.

​Panellists:

• ​Lee McNab, Payments & Digital Assets Lead, NatWest Group

• ​Steve Martin, Head of Accounts, Greengage

• ​Myles Harrison, Chief Product Officer, Amina Bank

• ​Marcus Howard, Head of Digital Assets, Equals

• ​Shaun O'Keeffe, SVP, Global Growth, Zerohash

​Moderated by:

• ​Ian Taylor, Board Advisor, CryptoUK