From Digital Assets to AI | Digital Assets and Stablecoins: Financial Innovation, Efficiency, Risk

At the 2026 SIEPR Spring Policy Forum, "From Digital Assets to AI," experts delved into the rise of stablecoins as a response to the volatile cryptocurrency market and the regulatory frameworks established by the U.S. through the 2025 GENIUS Acts and by countries around the world. Speakers offered insights into the major obstacles facing stablecoin adoption and the risks that the digital currency could pose to the global financial system. Panelists: Horacio Diaz Adda, Paxos Hilary Allen, American University Homam Maalouf, Lead Bank Moderator: Amit Seru, Stanford Graduate School of Business Explore the 2026 SIEPR Policy Forum playlist for additional recordings of the event, including robust discussions around artificial intelligence's impact on financial services and the outlook for the troubled market for private credit. You can also access the full event coverage on our website, siepr.stanford.edu.