New York City
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Global Dollar Network invites you to a half-day gathering of leaders at the forefront of financial innovation.
During the event we will explore the real-world utilization of stablecoins and hear from the leaders driving adoption and building the infrastructure behind open financial systems.
Join us in New York City to explore the evolution of open, incentive-aligned financial systems.
Check back often as new speakers are being added.
8:30AM
Doors Open
9:25AM
Opening Remarks
Speaker
Charles Cascarilla
CEO & Co-Founder, Paxos
9:30AM
Writing the Rules: Stablecoins, Market Structure, and What Comes Next
Speakers
Patrick Witt
Executive Director, White House Crypto Council
Charles Cascarilla
CEO & Co-Founder, Paxos
Moderator
Ji Kim
CEO, Crypto Council for Innovation
10:00AM
Money in Motion: Stablecoins, Institutions, and the Payments Revolution
Speakers
Amit Cheela
Group President & US CEO, BVNK
Nick Ducoff
Head of Institutional Growth of Solana Foundation
Moderator
Erick Schneider
Global Head of Payments, Kraken
10:25 AM
DeFi's New Engine: Yield, Vaults, and the Infrastructure Behind It
Speakers
A.J. Warner
Chief Strategy Officer, Arbitrum
Chunda McCain
Co-Founder, Paxos Labs
Moderator
Ryan Rodenbaugh
CEO, Co-Founder, vaults.fyi
10:50AM
Break
11:00AM
Where Trading Meets Payments: The Exchange's Role in the New Financial Stack
Speakers
Jason Lau
Chief Innovation Officer, OKX
Nicola White
VP, Crypto Institutions, Robinhood
Moderator
Kristen Keyes
Head of Business Development, Paxos
11:30AM
From Experiment to Infrastructure: Banks and the Programmable Money Moment
Speakers
Alison McArdle
Client Executive, Digital & Corporate Banking, BNY
Chris Burch
Regional Head of Financial Institution Sales, Americas, Standard Chartered
Moderator
TBC
11:55AM
Closing Remarks
12PM - 2PM
Lunch
Optional
12PM - 12:20PM
Paxos Rewards Engine Demo
Speakers
Emily Pirnack
Product Lead- Stablecoin Issuance, Paxos
Charlie Rodiger
Rewards Team Lead, Engineering, Paxos
2:00PM
Event Ends
GH on the Park in Bryant Park
Centrally located private event space in NYC. The venue stands out with its unique blend of historical elegance and modern design, featuring intricate architectural details that create a breathtaking environment for guests, making every event memorable.
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