Stablecoins are redefining how value moves across borders—offering faster, cheaper, and more transparent ways to transact while bridging traditional banking and digital assets. Yet alongside these opportunities come important challenges in regulation, risk management, and adoption.
Based on BAFT’s Impact of Stablecoins on Payments white paper, this three-hour interactive workshop explores how stablecoins are reshaping the transaction banking landscape. Participants will gain a clear understanding of what stablecoins are, how they are being used in cross-border and corporate payment contexts, and what implications they hold for financial institutions, regulators, and clients. The session also examines emerging alternatives such as Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and tokenized deposits, concluding with key recommendations for industry stakeholders.
Through real-world examples, group discussions, and scenario exercises, participants will gain practical insights into how digital assets and tokenized money are influencing the next generation of transaction banking.
This workshop is co-located with the BAFT MENA Forum. Participants may choose to attend the workshop only or register for the MENA Forum, which includes the workshop in the registration fee.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
This program is designed for professionals involved in:
All times are in Gulf Standard Time (GST)
14:30 – 14:35
Master Trainer
Paul Li
Head of Payment Innovation, Banking Circle
President, Hong Kong Fintech Industry Association
Co-Trainer
Deepa Sinha
Senior Vice President, Payments & Financial Crimes
BAFT
14:35 – 15:10
Learning Objectives:
15:10 – 15:40
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15:40 – 16:15
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16:15 – 16:50
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16:50 – 17:20
Learning Objectives:
17:20 – 17:30
The Stablecoins workshop is co-located with the BAFT MENA Forum. There are two choices to register for the workshop:
| Registration Type | Early Bird Rate (Until December 5, 2025) |
Regular Rate (from December 6, 2025 – January 2, 2026) |
Last Minute Rate (After January 2, 2026) |
| Member | $200 USD | $300 USD | $400 USD |
| Non-Member | $300 USD | $400 USD | $500 USD |
| Registration Type | Early Bird Rate (Until December 5, 2025) |
Regular Rate (from December 6, 2025 – January 2, 2026) |
Last Minute Rate (After January 2, 2026) |
| Member | $575 USD | $675 USD | $775 USD |
| Non-Member | $775 USD | $875 USD | $975 USD |
Please note: You will be brought to the MENA Forum conference registration page. If you are only attending the workshop, please choose Training and/or WTB Briefing only to get the Workshop only price. Follow the steps to complete your registration.
Deepa Sinha is the Senior Vice President of Payments and Financial Crime at BAFT, and will work to advance the goals of the payments and cash management industry through standardization, defining best practices and developing usable industry data. She will also be responsible for formulating policy recommendations and educating industry stakeholders including practitioners, regulators, policymakers and the broader business community. Prior to joining BAFT, Sinha accumulated more than 25 years of treasury and cash management experience at both corporations and banks. She formerly served as Treasurer at Caliburn International, now Acuity International, where she oversaw cash forecasting, working capital and debt management, and implemented policies and banking technology to support all core treasury functions. As the Associate Vice President of Banking Operations and Relationships at the Carlyle Group, she developed the cash management, FX and banking platforms, and built and managed the infrastructure for multicurrency cash management across 5,000+ bank accounts at more than 100 global banks. She also served on both the JPMorgan Chase Treasury and Wells Fargo Treasury Advisory Councils.
The Stablecoins Workshop is co-located with the 2026 BAFT MENA Forum
Marasi Drive, Business Bay
Dubai UAE
Book Your Room
A special block of rooms at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Dubai Business Bay & the Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Business Bay (next door) have been reserved exclusively for BAFT conference and workshop/WTB attendees. These block of rooms often sell out, so book early to guarantee your room at the discounted attendee rate. The hotel booking deadline is December 1, 2025.
Book your choice of hotel by completing the hotel reservation form and send an email to [email protected].
Airport Transfers
BAFT has also arranged airport transfers for your convenience at USD $60 each way, up to 3 adults per car. Complete the hotel reservation form to reserve your airport transfers.