Beyond the Dollar: Driving Real Usage for Local Currency Stablecoins - Panel

Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 12:00 AM

In this high-energy closing panel, leaders from Circle, Gnosis, Ripio, and VIFI Labs dive into the future of local currency stablecoins. From Argentina’s pesos to Brazil’s reais, they explore why tokenizing national currencies is essential for financial sovereignty, usability, and inclusion. With on-chain FX, regulatory progress, and growing merchant adoption, non-USD stablecoins may be the key to real-world crypto utility and economic transformation. Speakers: • Julian Nesk - Head of BD,Gnosis • Tony Olendo - Co-founder, ViFi Labs • Guido Messi - Head of Institutional Sales, Ripio • Daniel Mangabeira - VP of Policy & Regulatory Strategy, Circle • Moderator: Tadeo - Intern, Capybaras