Where Are We on Stablecoins? | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

With more stablecoin transfers in 2024 than Visa and Mastercard combined, the asset-pegged token is shifting from niche crypto instrument to a foundational element of financial systems. This session explores how stablecoins are redefining payments, cross-border flows and the role of the traditional reserve currencies. Speakers: Jeremy Allaire, Siu Yat, Dan Katz, Gerard Baker, Vera Songwe The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability. This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, youth representatives, social entrepreneurs, and news outlets. The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ►   / worldeconomicforum   YouTube ►    / wef   Instagram ►   / worldeconomicforum   X ►   / wef   LinkedIn ►   / world-economic-forum   TikTok ►   / worldeconomicforum   Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #Davos2026 #WorldEconomicForum #wef26