Stablecoins and the Future of Payment Rails: From Digital Assets to Real-World Settlement
Stablecoins and the Convergence of Crypto, Fintech, and Traditional Finance
📅 Monday, 28 September 2026, 4PM to 6PM SGT
As stablecoins become embedded in payment infrastructure, the boundaries between crypto, fintech, and traditional financial services continue to blur. This session examines what that convergence means in practice, for businesses, payment providers, regulators, and the wider digital asset ecosystem.
How stablecoins are being used in real-world payment and settlement flows today
What it takes to bridge stablecoins with local currency settlement and merchant payment rails
How licensing and regulatory developments, including MiCA and local payment frameworks, are shaping adoption
The role of networks such as Circle Payments Network in enabling stablecoin-to-fiat settlement
What businesses and institutions should understand before adopting stablecoin payment solutions
Moderator
Shumin Lin, Director, Drew & Napier
Speakers
Eric Barbier, CEO, Triple-A
Daniel Lo, Founder, LayerOne Legal (ACCESS Board Member) Holly Fang, Chief Business Officer, Finmo
The discussion closes with an open Q&A, followed by networking over refreshments, an opportunity to continue the conversation with our speakers and fellow members.
Open to ACCESS members and invited guests. Registration is required as places are limited.
Following the session, ACCESS Singapore and the Global Fintech Institute will jointly produce an insights report, published on the GFI membership portal, capturing the key themes and recommendations on a non-attributable basis.
About ACCESS Singapore
ACCESS, the Association of Cryptocurrency Enterprises and Startups Singapore, represents the collective voice of Singapore’s blockchain, Web3 and digital-asset industry. Through advocacy, engagement and education, ACCESS advances responsible innovation and provides a trusted platform for industry collaboration.
About Global Fintech Institute (GFI)
The Global Fintech Institute (GFI) is a non-profit think tank that fosters collaboration among regulatory bodies, corporations, and academic institutions. Headquartered in Singapore, GFI addresses challenges in the fintech landscape through research, whitepapers, and thought leadership discussions that shape policy and industry standards.
Our flagship initiatives include the Chartered Fintech Professional (CFtP) and Chartered Fintech Associate (CFtA) certifications, which equip professionals with essential skills for the evolving fintech environment.
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