Stephen Richardson
Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Banking Fireblocks
Stephen has multiple years of experience in both traditional and crypto-focused financial institutions. Stephen’s role at Fireblocks involves structuring, developing, and evaluating strategic opportunities with traditional financial services and native digital asset companies that align with the growth of the Fireblocks platform.
Prior to Fireblocks, he was Senior Manager in the Financial Services practice of Accenture Strategy, focused on transforming customer experience and digital enablement programs for leading Financial Services firms. Prior to Accenture, he was Head of Strategy and Head of Product (Business) for Noble Markets, where he evaluated and implemented key strategic objectives, including development of Noble’s banking and trade settlement products. He holds a B.A. from Cornell University and MBA from Washington University in St. Louis.
2026 Agenda Sessions
Are stablecoins finally the infrastructure, not the asset?
For years, stablecoins were speculative. Today, they’re powering cross-border flows, merchant settlement, and treasury operations. But are they here to stay, and do they have regulatory buy-in?
We’ll explore the shift from trading instrument to infrastructure rail, and whether the ecosystem is finally ready to scale responsibly.
Takeaways:
• Learn how stablecoins are used in real-time B2B and cross-border payments.
• Understand the regulatory roadmap ahead in 2026.
• See case studies from platforms embedding stablecoins into core payment logic.
Tuesday 31 March 10:20 - 11:00 Payments
Compliance & Regulation
Cross-Border & Globalization
Crypto & Digital Assets
We’ll explore the shift from trading instrument to infrastructure rail, and whether the ecosystem is finally ready to scale responsibly.
Takeaways:
• Learn how stablecoins are used in real-time B2B and cross-border payments.
• Understand the regulatory roadmap ahead in 2026.
• See case studies from platforms embedding stablecoins into core payment logic.
Payments US/Pacific
Digital Asset Series Sessions
Are stablecoins finally the infrastructure, not the asset?
For years, stablecoins were speculative. Today, they’re powering cross-border flows, merchant settlement, and treasury operations. But are they here to stay, and do they have regulatory buy-in?
Tuesday 31 March 10:20 - 11:00 Payments
Compliance & Regulation
Cross-Border & Globalization
Crypto & Digital Assets
Payments US/Pacific