EDAS: Payments Day at Consensus 2026
2026 is the year to take stablecoin payments seriously.
The Enterprise Digital Asset Summit (EDAS) is a brand synonymous with high-signal discussions among leaders shaping the future of digital asset finance. EDAS: Payments Day brings the EDAS format to Consensus to elevate the conversation around B2B stablecoin payments.
Bitwave, Canton, Aleo, Vouch, and Anchorage Digital are thrilled to host this special edition of EDAS focused on the future of digital asset payments. The event convenes senior leaders across payments, treasury, compliance, and blockchain infrastructure at an intimate beachfront setting just steps from the conference.
Expect discussions on real-world implementation, institutional requirements, and what’s actually working for B2B stablecoin payments today.
General Schedule
11:30a - Registration
Brunch & Networking - Enjoy a continental breakfast buffet with full bar and coffee/tea selections
Panel Discussion 1: The New Financial Infrastructure: Onchain Payments, Stablecoins, and Smart Contracts
Melvis Langyintuo | Canton Foundation
Sergio Mello | Anchorage Digital
Gustav Arentoft | Zenith
Pat White | Bitwave (Moderator)
Panel Discussion 2: Privacy, Compliance, and Risk for Onchain Enterprise Payments
Sophia Roman | Aleo
Jared Brogni | Vouch
Pat White | Bitwave (Moderator)
Networking
2:30 - End of EDAS Payments Day
Important note: please register using your company email address. Due to capacity constraints, we prioritize attendees from relevant organizations and may not approve registrations from personal email domains (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo).
➡️ About Bitwave
Bitwave is the leading enterprise digital-asset finance platform, enabling organizations to manage, account for, and transact in digital assets with full compliance and automation. Bitwave connects crypto payments, DeFi activity, and blockchain operations with existing ERP and accounting systems, empowering finance teams to operate confidently in the digital economy.
➡️ About The Canton Network:
The Canton Network is the financial industry’s first and only public chain that can achieve on-chain privacy, control, and interoperability, making it the most suitable network for institutional assets. The Network launched for testing with the participation of a group of leading financial institutions, infrastructure providers, technology firms, and consultants in August 2023. Initially built upon Digital Asset’s technology, the Network's controls, governance, and app development have been open-sourced and decentralized to be managed by all participants, with the goal of fostering greater innovation and Network utility. The Canton Network’s design overcomes the shortfalls of existing blockchain networks by enabling previously siloed systems in finance to become interoperable and synchronized in ways that had been impossible before. Offering the privacy and controls required for highly regulated organizations, the Canton Network creates a safe environment in which assets, data, and cash can move freely across applications in real-time, unlocking new efficiencies and powering innovation.
➡️ About Aleo
Aleo is a Layer-1 blockchain that supports privacy-preserving transactions. Private stablecoins on Aleo allow for instant on-chain transactions without leaking sensitive data on a block explorer. Backed by leading investors including a16z, Haun Ventures, Samsung Next, and SoftBank, Aleo powers use cases such as humanitarian aid disbursement, global payroll, defense tech payments, and private AP / AR payments.
➡️ About Vouch
Vouch is the leading insurance broker for ambitious leaders. We believe growing companies deserve big-company guidance, from start to scale. Through human expertise and modern technology, Vouch makes insurance easy and scalable. Our advisors understand your industry, guide you through risk decisions, and design coverage that stands up to scrutiny, without painful transitions or costly gaps. Trusted by more than 6,000 companies across technology, health & life sciences, professional services, and financial services, Vouch is headquartered in San Francisco and licensed in all 50 states.
➡️ About Anchorage Digital
Anchorage Digital is a global crypto platform that enables institutions to participate in digital assets through custody, trading, staking, governance, settlement, and the industry’s leading security infrastructure. Home to Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., the first federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., Anchorage Digital also serves institutions through Anchorage Digital Singapore, which is licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore; Anchorage Digital New York, which holds a BitLicense from the New York Department of Financial Services; and self-custody wallet Porto by Anchorage Digital.