Competition or Convergence: The Future of Payments in a Digital Asset World
About the webinar
As blockchain-based payment rails, stablecoins, and tokenised assets continue to gain traction, the role of traditional banks and financial institutions is being re-examined. Are digital asset payment networks a disruptive threat to the existing banking system, or are they helping to create a more interconnected financial ecosystem?
In this webinar, leaders from banking, payments, fintech, and digital assets explored how emerging payment technologies are reshaping the movement of money. The discussion examined the opportunities and challenges associated with faster settlement, cross-border payments, tokenised deposits, stablecoins, and programmable finance, while considering whether traditional finance and blockchain infrastructure are set to compete, coexist, or ultimately converge. The panel also explored the role of regulation, customer trust, innovation, and financial inclusion in shaping the next generation of payment infrastructure — and considered which organisations may be best positioned to lead its development.
Panellists:
- Lee McNab, Payments & Digital Assets Lead, NatWest Group
- Steve Martin, Head of Accounts, Greengage
- Myles Harrison, Chief Product Officer, Amina Bank
- Marcus Howard, Head of Digital Assets, Equals
- Shaun O’Keeffe, SVP, Global Growth, Zerohash
- Ian Taylor, Board Advisor, CryptoUK (Moderator)
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