Stablecoins and CBDC’s: The UK and EU’s Path to Instant, 24/7, and Low-Cost Global Transfers?

01 Dec 2026
Stablecoins and CBDCs are forcing a serious rethink of how money could move across borders. The promise is clear: instant settlement, lower costs, longer operating windows and fewer intermediaries. The harder question is whether the UK and EU can turn that promise into trusted infrastructure, with the right balance of regulation, interoperability, monetary control and commercial adoption.
Speakers
Kieth Vander Leest
Kieth Vander Leest, General Manager - Americas - BVNK
Ron Kotli
Ron Kotli, Founder - Stablecoin News
Basak Toprak
Basak Toprak, Financial Innovation Leader - Payments and Digital Money - Independant
Anthony Ralphs
Anthony Ralphs, Founder - novamodus.xyz