Inside the Strategies Powering On-Chain Finance
The leaders shaping the future of on-chain finance are no longer experimenting, they are executing. Across payments, tokenization, custody, and stablecoins, institutions are moving from pilots to production as the digital asset economy matures. American Banker’s virtual summit series brings you inside these strategic shifts, offering direct insight into how TradFi and crypto leaders are building infrastructure, navigating regulatory complexity, and positioning their organizations for long term advantage in a tokenized financial system.
On-Chain Payments: Why Building the Right Foundation is Critical to 24/7 Global Money Movement
As on-chain rails move from experimentation to execution, banks must modernize quickly or risk being bypassed as corporates and fintechs demand instant, programmable, cross-border payments.
Join us on April 22, 2026 for this complimentary virtual summit as we examine how banks can build tokenized deposit and smart-contract settlement capabilities, orchestrate seamlessly across legacy and on-chain systems, and apply their trusted risk, compliance, and fraud expertise to make on-chain payments secure, interoperable, and enterprise-ready.
Tokenizing Real-World Assets: How TradFi Can Unlock Value in the Digital Asset Economy
The transformation of capital markets is accelerating, with tokenization of real-world assets reshaping how value is created, transferred, and accessed. From private credit and real estate to treasuries and alternative investments, tokenization is unlocking new levels of liquidity, transparency, and participation across the financial ecosystem.
This virtual summit brought together leaders from banking, asset management, custody, and financial infrastructure to examine tokenization as a strategic inflection point for traditional financial institutions. Discussions focused on moving beyond pilots to scalable adoption, and the operational, regulatory, and technology foundations needed to lead in the next phase of programmable finance.
Bridging Trust and Technology: Unlocking On-Chain Custody for TradFi
The digital asset ecosystem has been evolving fast, reshaping how institutions think about trust, infrastructure, and value. What was once simple safekeeping has rapidly become the foundation of next-generation financial services. For banks, wealth managers, and custodians, delivering secure, institutional-grade custody of on-chain assets has shifted from optional to essential as digital assets move toward the financial mainstream.
This virtual summit brought together leaders across TradFi and digital finance to examine custody as a strategic gateway into the future of institutional engagement. The discussion highlighted how custody can move from a compliance requirement to a competitive advantage, offering a clear view into where the market is headed and what it will take to lead.
Stablecoins: Capitalizing on Next-Generation Digital Payments
The crypto landscape is evolving—faster, cheaper, and more transparent than ever. With institutional adoption accelerating and regulatory frameworks taking shape, stablecoins are poised to revolutionize financial transactions. From cross-border payments and remittances to global payroll solutions, their impact is undeniable.
Hear from Custodia Bank’s Caitlin Long, a16z crypto’s Sam Broner, EY’s Paul Brody, Vantage Bank’s Jeff Sinnott and others as they delve into the strategic role of stablecoins in the modern financial ecosystem. Gain critical insights into regulatory developments, real-world applications, and the institutional shift that’s expected to drive over 90% of transaction volume by the end of the decade.