US Fed to Host Payments Innovation Conference on Crypto and AI

The Federal Reserve will convene a conference on October 21 to explore cutting-edge developments in U.S. payment systems, with a focus on stablecoins, tokenized assets, AI-driven payment solutions, and the convergence of traditional and decentralized finance. Governor Christopher Waller emphasized the role of innovation in meeting evolving consumer and business demands.

The event, to be livestreamed on the Federal Reserve’s website, will feature panels delving into new stablecoin applications, the tokenization of financial services, and the integration of artificial intelligence in payments. Regulators, academics, and industry leaders will collaborate to enhance the safety and efficiency of payment systems.

This initiative adds to a busy fourth-quarter policy agenda, aligning with concurrent efforts by the SEC, CFTC, BIS, and MAS. The conference underscores the growing institutional recognition of crypto and AI as transformative forces in finance.