Stablecoins & Digital Payments Primer

Workshop Delivery Formats

A focused workshop explaining stablecoins, digital payments, CBDCs, reserves, settlement models, and how digital money infrastructure is developing globally.
Workshop Tracks & Curriculum

Track 1: Stablecoin Fundamentals

Modules:

  1. What stablecoins are and why they are used
  2. Difference between stablecoins and cryptocurrencies
  3. Fiat-backed, crypto-backed, and algorithmic stablecoins
  4. USDT, USDC, PYUSD, and other market examples
  5. Pegs, reserves, redemptions, and trust models
  6. Why stablecoins matter for payments and settlement
  7. Key misconceptions about stablecoins

Best for: Teams that need to understand stablecoins clearly without trading or investment advice.

Modules:

  1. How digital wallet payments work
  2. QR payments, wallet-to-wallet transfers, and merchant settlement
  3. On-chain vs off-chain payment flows
  4. Stablecoin settlement compared with banking rails
  5. Cross-border payment examples
  6. Transaction fees, speed, and confirmation times
  7. Practical payment flow walkthrough

Best for: Payment teams, fintech operators, treasury teams, and business teams exploring digital settlement.

Modules:

  1. What CBDCs are and how they differ from stablecoins
  2. Central bank money vs private digital money
  3. Digital payment infrastructure trends
  4. KYC, AML, sanctions, and transaction monitoring basics
  5. Custody and wallet control considerations
  6. Risks in stablecoin payment operations
  7. Practical checklist for digital payment readiness

Best for: Banks, public-sector finance teams, fintech teams, compliance teams, and treasury departments.