The Bitso Stablecoin Conference 2026 will take place on June 15–16, 2026, in Mexico City, bringing together key voices from the crypto, fintech, and blockchain sectors. The event will focus on the growing influence of stablecoins in digital payments, cross-border transactions, financial inclusion, and Web3 innovation. Attendees can expect expert-led keynote sessions, panel discussions, startup showcases, and networking opportunities with developers, investors, regulators, and industry leaders.
As stablecoins continue shaping the future of global finance, the conference aims to create meaningful conversations around adoption, regulation, infrastructure, and real-world utility. Whether you are a crypto enthusiast, builder, trader, or fintech professional, the event offers valuable insights into the rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystem in Latin America and beyond.
Agenda
15 June 2026
1. Welcome to the Stablecoin Conference 2026 | 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM | Main StageSpeaker: Daniel Vogel — CEO & Co-Founder, Bitso
2. Clarity Act | 9:50 AM – 10:10 AM
3. The New Payments Backbone: Stablecoins as Core Infrastructure for Global Liquidity | 10:15 AM – 10:35 AM | Main Stage
Speakers:
-Imran Ahmad — COO, Bitso
-Jack McDonald — SVP of Stablecoins, Ripple
-Massimo Cervesato — Vice President, Global Blockchain & Digital Assets, Mastercard
-Farooq Malik — Co-Founder & CEO, Rain
-Gustavo Ruiz — Chairman & CEO, Movantis
4. Onchain FX: Who’s Breaking Legacy Bottlenecks to Scale Global Operations | 11:10 AM – 11:35 AM | Main Stage
Speakers:
-Ben Reid — Head of Stablecoin, Bitso
-Claire Ching — Global Head of Capital Markets, Circle
-Guillaume Chatain — Global Head of Institutional Sales, Keyrock
-Joseph Galante — Head of Revenue, Bridge
-Lucas Vargas — CEO, Nomad
5. Keynote | 11:40 AM – 11:55 AM | Main Stage
6. Show me the money movement: Scalable infrastructure and licensed gateways powering global payments | 12:00 PM – 12:25 PM | Main Stage
Speakers:
-David Marcus — CEO & Co-Founder, Lightspark
-Marc Boiron — CEO, Polygon
7. The Institutional Shift: TradFi’s Role in Embedding Stablecoins into the Real Economy | 12:30 PM – 12:55 PM | Main Stage
Speaker: Nick Philpott — Co-Founder & Head of Partnerships, Zodia Markets
8. From Cards to Yield: Scaling Stablecoins in Everyday Payments | 12:30 PM – 12:55 PM | Main Stage
Speakers:
-Dileep Thazhmon — CEO, Jeeves
-Daren Guo — Co-Founder, Reap
-Michael Gao — CEO & Co-Founder, RedotPay
9. Lunch Break & Networking | 1:00 PM – 1:55 PM
10. Keynote | 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Main Stage
11. Stablecoin Readiness: Closing the Gap Between Intent and Implementation | 2:35 PM – 3:05 PM | Main Stage
Speakers:
-Aaron Stanley — Founder, Brazil Crypto Report
-João Reginatto — CSO, M0
-Olivia Vande Woude — Senior Associate, Ava Labs
-Sheraz Shere — GM Payments & Commerce, Solana Foundation
-Monica Ramirez de Arellano — Managing Director, Stablecoins & International Banking, Anchorage Digital
12. The Role of Non-USD Stablecoins in Integrating Businesses and Unlocking Global Opportunities | 3:10 PM – 3:40 PM | Main Stage
Speakers:
-Paula Pascual — CEO, Merge
-Thomaz Teixieira — CEO, BRL1
-Arnoud Star — CEO, Quantoz Payments
-Pablo Arboleda — CEO, Wenia
-Guido Messi — Head Corporate Development, Ripio
13. Keynote | 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Main Stage
14. Transparent Future: Is the Success of Stablecoins Being an Invisible Infrastructure Solving Global Payment Friction Behind the Scenes? | 4:05 PM – 4:35 PM
Speakers:
-Facundo Werning — Head of Latam, Agora
-Jeffrey Wallis — CEO & Founder, N3xt
-John Wingate — CEO & Co-Founder, BankSocial
15. The Stablecoin Plateau Myth: Evolution, Saturation, or the Next Big Wave? | 4:40 PM – 5:10 PM | Main Stage
Speaker: Louisa Bai — Head of Stablecoins | Strategic Partnerships & Investments, Mysten Labs
16. Trust at Scale: Compliance, Security and Risk Management in the Stablecoin Era | 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM
Speakers:
-David Chachanko — Product Architect, Persona
-Caitlin Barnett — Director of Regulation & Compliance, Chainalysis Inc.
-Ilya Brovin — Chief Growth Officer, Sumsub
-Sthefano Batista — Head of Latam, Figment
17. Closing | 5:55 PM – 6:00 PM
16 June, 2026
1. Opening | 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Main StageSpeaker: Imran Ahmad — COO, Bitso
2. Democratizing Peso Lend & Borrow | 10:05 AM – 10:35 AM | Main Stage
Speakers:
-Ben Reid — Head of Stablecoin, Bitso
-Abraham Cobos — CEO & Co-Founder, Espacio Cripto/Bando
-Dennis Bree — Head of Institutional Growth, Morpho
3. Mexico's Murat Initiative | 10:40 AM – 11:00 AM | Main Stage
4. Shadow Wars: Who are the Real Enemies of Digital Finance? | 11:05 AM – 11:25 AM | Main Stage
5. The New Normal: Does Anyone Still Send Remittances Without Stablecoins? | 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Main Stage
6. Keynote | 12:05 PM – 12:20 PM | Main Stage
7. Global Reach, Local Needs: Mapping the Diverse Stablecoin Use Cases Across Emerging Markets | 12:25 PM – 12:55 PM | Main Stage
8. Lunch Break & Networking | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
9. Borderless Talent: The Rise of a New Workforce in the Stablecoin Era | 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Main Stage
10. The International Corridor: Connecting Global Guardrails with the Digital Economy | 2:35 PM – 3:05 PM | Main Stage
11. Intelligent Money Flows: How AI Is Transforming and Democratizing Finance | 3:05 PM – 3:35 PM | Main Stage
Speakers:
-David Ruiz — Enterprise Director, Google
-Sebastián Miranda — Head of Capital Markets, Clara
-Driss Temsamani — Managing Director, Head of Digital, Citi
-Itai Turbahn — VP, Embedded Wallets, Fireblocks
12. Keynote | 3:35 PM – 3:50 PM | Main Stage
13. The Tokenized Economy: From Payments to Stocks and Capital Markets | 3:55 PM – 4:25 PM | Main Stage
Speakers:
-Alex Mehrdad — General Manager for Retail, Bitso
-Allan Cassis — CEO, Lvna Capital
-Cactus Raazi — CEO, B2C2
-Christian Crowley — Partner, a16z
14. Keynote | 4:30 PM – 4:45 PM | Main Stage
15. Scaling for the Billions: Infrastructure Foundations for Global Adoption | 4:50 PM – 5:20 PM | Main Stage
Speakers:
-Manuel Echanove — Payments, Stablecoins and RWAs, Polygon
-Fernando Martinez — CEO, Nonco
-Raj Parekh — Head of Stablecoin and Payments, Monad Foundation
Closing | 5:25 PM – 5:30 PM
Who can Attend?
Bitso Stablecoin Conference 2026 is open to a wide range of attendees from across the Bitcoin and crypto ecosystem. The event welcomes:-Crypto traders, investors, and blockchain enthusiasts
-Web3 developers, DeFi builders, and stablecoin projects
-Fintech startups, payment companies, and crypto exchanges
-Banking, compliance, and financial institution professionals
-Venture capitalists, founders, and enterprise leaders exploring digital assets
Key Highlights
-Expert-led keynote sessions and panel discussions on stablecoins, payments, AI in finance, compliance, and blockchain infrastructure-Insights from major industry players, including Bitso, Ripple, Mastercard, Circle, Polygon, and Solana Foundation
-Networking lounges, business meetups, and interactive speaker Q&A sessions for founders, investors, developers, and fintech professionals
-Exhibition areas, startup showcases, and partnership opportunities for Web3 and payment innovation companies
-Lunch, refreshments, attendee hospitality services, high-speed Wi-Fi, and digital event support throughout the conference
-Professional event venue setup with presentation stages, conference materials, branded merchandise, media coverage, and community engagement activities