What happens when stablecoins move beyond the hype and into the realities of banking, regulation, infrastructure, and adoption?
Recorded at StableCon 2026 in Washington, DC, this episode of Fintech Talks features a conversation with Charles Potts of the American Fintech Council about where financial innovation is actually heading.
Laura and Charles discuss the evolving role of stablecoins and digital assets, why trust and regulation matter, where the real infrastructure opportunities may be, and how financial institutions are approaching innovation.
They also dig into the talent side of the conversation, including career opportunities inside banks and fintech companies, the importance of continuously building new skills, and why AI fluency is becoming increasingly important for the next generation of financial-services professionals.
In this episode:
Stablecoins and real-world use cases
Banking innovation and digital assets
Regulation, policy and consumer trust
Blockchain and financial infrastructure
Fintech careers and workforce development
AI skills and the future of work
Continue the conversation in Washington, DC
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