Jannah Patchay

Director & Founder Markets Evolution

Jannah Patchay is Policy Lead for, and an Originating Team Member of, the Digital Pound Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation launched in 2021 to advocate for the introduction of a well-designed digital Pound and for an effective and diverse ecosystem for new forms of digital money in the UK. Jannah is also the founder of Markets Evolution, a consultancy specialising in financial markets innovation and regulatory strategy. Her passion lies in building the financial markets of the future, harnessing frontier technologies to create new and innovative financial services and products that can promote wider social and environmental benefit, and greater access to financial services. She is also a member of the Whitechapel Think Tank and its Future of Payments Working Group, a member of the steering committee for Global Blockchain Convergence, a former Director of and Regulatory Advocacy Ambassador for the London Blockchain Foundation, a co-host of the Financial Markets Insights podcast, and writes on financial and technology innovation for Best Execution magazine and other publications.

Day 2 | 18th June

2:10 PM WCBDC Panel: Reviewing WCBDC projects: What is the role of WCBDCs in transforming institutional settlement systems and tokenized markets?

As the digital transformation of financial markets accelerates, Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currencies (WCBDCs) are emerging as a key innovation in institutional settlement systems and tokenized markets. This panel will explore the pivotal role of WCBDCs in enhancing cross-border payment efficiencies, enabling real-time FX settlement, and improving liquidity management. Industry leaders and central bank representatives will discuss insights from ongoing experiments, addressing integration challenges with private platforms and alignment with legacy infrastructure. The session will also examine the roadmaps for adoption, legal frameworks, and governance models shaping the future of WCBDCs.

2:50 PM Stablecoin Regulation & Issuer Interview: Examining global stablecoin regulation: What impact has regulation had on the market so far, and what are the latest developments in new legislation?

As stablecoins play a growing role in transforming cross-border payments, regulatory frameworks are evolving to keep pace with innovation. The panel will analyse the impact of existing stablecoin regulation, including MiCA in the EU, and examine how new legislation is expected to influence the market. Speakers will discuss how institutions and issuers can navigate these evolving regulations, balance compliance with market growth, and promote cross-border collaboration. Insights will also be shared on the role of issuers and regulators in shaping the future of stablecoin adoption and legislation.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Jannah.

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