The rise of Stablecoins. What's next?

​The rise of stablecoins and PayFi is reshaping how value moves in crypto and beyond. Today, stablecoins command a $232 billion market cap, a 45x increase since 2019. With projections estimating supply could surpass $3 trillion by 2030, the opportunity for builders, investors, and innovators has never been greater.

​Join us for an evening of deep conversation with a panel of industry leaders. We'll explore why now is the defining moment for stablecoins, what’s driving their explosive growth, and the challenges the industry must navigate to reach the next level.

​Let’s build the future of payments together.

​Featured Speakers:

​Mike Milner
CCO at Concordium, the Layer-1 blockchain for institutions where stablecoins thrive with built-in trust. Angel investor, advisor, published academic author, and member of CISI and CIMA.

​Maximillian Engelen
Director of Sales at Utila. Payments veteran with 11 years in crypto. Utila helps organizations securely store, transfer, and manage digital assets end to end. Previously Ramp Network.

​Kadar Sayed Abdi
Founder and CEO of Astro Labs. Bridge, trade, and earn on AO with USDA and Q Arweave. Formerly with Copper, Kadar is building seamless DeFi experiences for everyday users.

​Andrew MacKenzie
Founder of Agant, creators of GBPA, the sterling stablecoin designed for rapid, global payments. Built for the future of digital finance in the UK and worldwide.


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