Stablecoins and the Regulatory Balancing Act

Session 4: IPA Compliance Boot Cam

As stablecoins gain traction in the payments ecosystem, they sit squarely at the crossroads of innovation and regulation. With use cases expanding – from cross-border transactions to programmable payments – policymakers are racing to define how these digital assets should be governed. For financial institutions, fintechs, and crypto-native firms alike, staying ahead of these developments is more than a best practice – it’s a necessity.

In this session at the IPA’s Compliance Boot Camp, Meagan Griffin of Paul Hastings LLP will provide an in-depth analysis of the evolving U.S. regulatory landscape for stablecoins. She’ll break down where things stand on Capitol Hill, the emerging role of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), and how overlapping state and federal jurisdictions impact compliance obligations for all players in the stablecoin value chain.

Why Stablecoins Matter Now

Despite multiple bills being introduced in Congress, a comprehensive federal framework for stablecoins remains elusive. Meanwhile, state regulators are asserting their authority, creating a patchwork of compliance expectations. Whether you’re an issuer, a custodian, or a facilitator, understanding how to navigate this dual structure is critical to mitigating risk and ensuring operational continuity.

Key session topics:

• Current status of federal legislation and regulatory proposals on stablecoins
• CSBS participation in shaping policy and what that means for state oversight
• Regulatory treatment of different roles in the stablecoin ecosystem
• Practical challenges in managing compliance across jurisdictions
• What companies should consider when integrating stablecoin functionality
  
  

If your business touches blockchain, digital assets, or tokenized payments, this session will equip you with the knowledge to plan for regulatory complexity and build smarter compliance strategies.

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