The Battle for the Asian Wallet: Can Local-Currency Stablecoins Break the USD Monopoly?
Wednesday 22 April, 11:05 - 11:50
Duration: 45 MIN
Location: The Intersection Stage
Overview
Speakers
Description:
In 2026, the dominance of USD-pegged stablecoins like USDT is being challenged by a new wave of regional assets designed for local commerce. Join Tether, Morph, BetterX and BitGo to debate whether the future of Asian trade belongs to a single global digital dollar or a fragmented, multi-currency ecosystem. This session explores the infrastructure requirements, liquidity trade-offs, and the real-world demand for stablecoins that reflect the economic realities of the APAC region.
Speaking
Renna Ba
Morph
Head of Ecosystem
Abel Seow
BitGo
Head of APAC
Moderators
Tanzeel Akhtar
Morley Sterling LLC
Journalist
Tags
Pillars
- Building Intelligent Infrastructure
Topics
- Blockchain & Distributed Ledgers
- Digital Assets & CBDCs
- Payments & Payment Technology
Session Types
- Panel Discussion