The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy for emerging technologies, announced the successful conclusion of its participation in two recent industry events: a PayCLT webinar on April 22 and “The Programmable Economy: AI & Blockchain Redefining Markets” conference on April 24 at Cornell Tech in New York.
PayCLT Webinar: Stablecoins Move from Proof of Concept to Utility
During a virtual fireside chat hosted by PayCLT, DSA Executive Director Adrian Wall joined PayCLT Managing Director Dean Nolan to discuss “Stablecoins & Tokenized Deposits: From Proof of Concept to Utility.” Wall highlighted the growing role of stablecoins and tokenized deposits in real-world payment infrastructure, particularly in settlement, liquidity, and regulatory design. “Policy is no longer lagging innovation; it is actively defining what gets built, who participates, and how these systems scale,” Wall said. “Real progress will depend on how effectively we bridge decentralized and traditional finance.”
Cornell Tech Conference: Next-Gen Payments and Digital Asset Trends
At the conference co-hosted by Cornell Blockchain, Blockchain Builders, Blockchain at Cornell Tech, and Cornell Tech AI Society, DSA Senior Policy Advisor Molly Woodman participated in the “Next Gen Payments” panel alongside Andres Lamothe (Director of Partnerships, MoonPay), Jolie Kahn (CEO, AVAX One), and Sébastien Badault (VP of Metaverse/Web3 Strategy, Ledger). The session, moderated by Jeff Rundlet (Head of Accounting Strategy, Cryptio), explored emerging trends in payment infrastructure and digital asset markets.
“Stablecoins are already being used across wallets, payment rails, and settlement processes,” Woodman said. “The focus now is on how these systems integrate with existing financial infrastructure while addressing interoperability, trust, and regulatory compliance.”
A Critical Moment for Payments Infrastructure
With increasing institutional focus on stablecoins, settlement efficiency, and programmable finance, these conversations come at a pivotal time for the evolution of payments infrastructure. As digital assets continue to move into mainstream financial use, DSA remains committed to fostering research, stimulating dialogue, and supporting policy frameworks that enable responsible innovation.
About Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA): DSA is a nonprofit welfare organization working to promote public policy that supports ethical innovation in decentralized technologies, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, and artificial intelligence. DSA conducts research, organizes educational events, and advocates for policies that prioritize public welfare and digital sovereignty. Media contact: Maghan Lusk, PR@dsaf.org.