Following the Money: How Stablecoins Are Used in Financial Crime

Date: 18/03/2026
17:30h. - 18:00h.
Place: MERGE Stage

As stablecoins gain global traction in payments and digital finance, concerns around illicit finance, sanctions evasion, and transaction monitoring are intensifying. This panel brings together industry leaders, compliance experts, and policymakers to examine how stablecoins are actually used in financial crime, where the real risks lie, and how blockchain transparency is reshaping AML capabilities. We will explore emerging typologies, regulatory expectations, and whether digital dollars ultimately increase or help mitigate financial crime risks.

Moderator
Zuzanna Kołucka Maeji, Founding President-Elect of the Brazil Chapter at AWIC (Association for Women in Cryptocurrency)
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