Connected Fintech and Commerce Forum #21
Start: Thursday 26 November 2026 13:00
End: Thursday 26 November 2026 14:30
Venue: Microsoft Teams
Blockchain: How regulatory clarity is creating opportunities for telcos to unlock value
The global regulatory and commercial landscape for tokenised assets, stablecoins and digital currencies is evolving rapidly, creating significant new opportunities for telecom operators to expand their role in the emerging digital economy.
With their trusted connectivity, identity capabilities, established customer relationships and extensive digital infrastructure, telcos are uniquely positioned to:
- Enable emerging digital asset ecosystems: Participate in tokenised finance and digital asset markets by leveraging existing capabilities to develop innovative enterprise solutions.
- Develop new fintech propositions: Build new digital asset products and services, extending beyond traditional telecoms into financial services.
- Transform cross-border payments: Facilitate real-time, low-cost international settlements, vendor payments and internal transfers, while supporting ISO 20022 standards and seamless integration with existing banking infrastructure.
- Pioneer agentic commerce: Position themselves among the early adopters of autonomous, AI-driven commerce, leveraging emerging digital payment rails.
In this session, Isadora Arredondo, VP of Global Policy at Hedera, will explore the latest developments in global regulatory frameworks and how Hedera is translating these changes into practical commercial opportunities for telecom operators, financial institutions and fintech innovators.
Stephen Browne of Sorted Wallet will share his perspective on the growing remittance opportunity and the role of digital assets in transforming cross-border money transfers.
Finally, David Palmer of Telcoin will outline how Telcoin is developing its decentralised financial services proposition, including its Regulated Digital Asset Bank and Telcoin Network, and the opportunities this creates for the future of digital finance.
Together, the speakers will explore how telecom operators can move beyond connectivity to become active participants in the next generation of digital financial services.
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