From Hype to Infrastructure: Will Stablecoins Really Power Cross-Border Finance in Asia?

Stablecoins have been one of the most talked-about innovations in finance, but are they truly ready to power cross-border payments at scale, or are they still more promise than reality?

As Asia continues to grapple with fragmented payment systems, high costs, and slow settlement times, stablecoins are increasingly positioned as a potential solution. Yet questions remain around regulation, trust, interoperability, and the role of traditional financial institutions.

Bringing together leaders from global banks, regulators, and fintechs, this session will cut through the hype to examine where stablecoins are delivering real impact today, and where they are falling short. From compliance and liquidity to infrastructure and adoption, the discussion will explore what it will actually take for stablecoins to move from experimentation to becoming a credible layer in cross-border finance.

Will stablecoins redefine the rails of global finance—or remain on the sidelines of the system they aim to disrupt?