Stablecoins: The Next Phase of Digital Money
Please note that a handout will not be provided for this session.
4:15 PM - 5:05 PMMon
E Suites
Speakers
Chris Colson
Payments Expert
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Stablecoins have moved from niche experiments to mainstream financial tools, powering everything from global crypto markets to cross-border remittances and treasury management. This session will explore the current state of stablecoins, where they stand in adoption, regulation, and real-world use, and what comes next. We will unpack how dollar-pegged tokens like USDC and USDT dominate today’s market, why banks and fintechs are exploring their own issuance, and how new policies like the GENIUS Act are reshaping the landscape.