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Stablecoins 101: From Basics to Practical Controls
Description:Stablecoins promise the speed of crypto with the stability of traditional currency, but they come with unique risks that financial institutions can’t ignore. This session explains how stablecoins work, why they’re being adopted in payments and finance, and where the biggest compliance and regulatory challenges lie. By the end, you’ll understand the different stablecoin models, the risks they introduce, and the controls needed to manage them safely.
Agenda:
What stablecoins are and how they differ from other crypto
The main types: fiat-backed, crypto-backed, algorithmic
Use cases in payments, DeFi, and financial services
Key risks: AML/CFT, reserves, cross-border, and sanctions
The U.S. and global regulatory landscape
Practical controls for monitoring and managing stablecoin risk
What You’ll Learn:
Explain what stablecoins are in plain terms
Differentiate between the main types of stablecoins
Identify key compliance and financial risks tied to stablecoin use
Understand regulatory expectations in the U.S. and abroad
Apply practical controls to reduce stablecoin-related risks
Audience:
Professionals across financial services, fintech, and payments, including operations, treasury, risk, audit, product, and compliance teams who want a practical, non-technical introduction to stablecoins and how to manage their associated risks.
Description:Stablecoins promise the speed of crypto with the stability of traditional currency, but they come with unique risks that financial institutions can’t ignore. This session explains how stablecoins work, why they’re being adopted in payments and finance, and where the biggest compliance and regulatory challenges lie. By the end, you’ll understand the different stablecoin models, the risks they introduce, and the controls needed to manage them safely.
Agenda:
What stablecoins are and how they differ from other crypto
The main types: fiat-backed, crypto-backed, algorithmic
Use cases in payments, DeFi, and financial services
Key risks: AML/CFT, reserves, cross-border, and sanctions
The U.S. and global regulatory landscape
Practical controls for monitoring and managing stablecoin risk
What You’ll Learn:
Explain what stablecoins are in plain terms
Differentiate between the main types of stablecoins
Identify key compliance and financial risks tied to stablecoin use
Understand regulatory expectations in the U.S. and abroad
Apply practical controls to reduce stablecoin-related risks
Audience:
Professionals across financial services, fintech, and payments, including operations, treasury, risk, audit, product, and compliance teams who want a practical, non-technical introduction to stablecoins and how to manage their associated risks.

