Join us for this PayTech Women Toronto Chapter LinkUp!

Demystifying Stablecoins:
Trust, Tech and Transformation

During this session, hear Gharsa Amin & Sheridan Jennings demystify stablecoins by explaining what they are, how they work and why they matter in today’s financial landscape. You will also learn to build understanding and trust by addressing common misconceptions, risks and regulatory considerations.

Explore the underlying technology and infrastructure enabling stablecoin adoption. Learn to highlight real-world use cases and potential impacts on payments, banking and fintech innovation.

By the end of the session, participants will:

• Gain a foundational understanding of stablecoins and their role in the evolving digital economy
• Be better equipped to engage in informed discussions about stablecoin opportunities and challenges
• Understand how stablecoins may shape the future of payments and financial services in Canada and beyond
  

What's In It For You:

• Increased understanding and confidence: Leave with a clear, practical understanding of stablecoins—what they are, how they work and where they fit in today’s payments and financial services landscape
  
• Informed perspective on future impact: Attendees gain insight into real-world use cases, risks and opportunities, enabling them to thoughtfully assess how stablecoins may influence innovation, trust and transformation in the payments ecosystem
  

Speakers:

Gharsa Amin
Founder and CEO
Kavodax

Gharsa Amin brings over 4 years of experience in both blockchain and software engineering. She holds a Master's degree in Public Administration, with a specialization that encompasses financial crime management and software engineering.

Gharsa has worked with seven startups, successfully building full-stack blockchain applications. Furthermore, she possesses extensive experience investigating financial crime within the digital banking sector.

She is currently leading Kavodax as a founder and CEO.

Sheridan Jennings
Vice President, Client Strategy, Enterprise
Global Payments

Sheridan Jennings is Vice President of Client Strategy within the Enterprise team at Global Payments, a Fortune 500 leader in financial technology. She leads retention and growth strategies for a large-scale portfolio featuring some of the most prominent brands globally, delivering innovation that powers commerce across the Canadian market. With over 20 years of experience in payments technology, Sheridan has been instrumental in supporting clients as they embrace digital transformation and adopt next-generation payment solutions. Sheridan is committed to mentorship and a strong advocate for creating a space where women in fintech can drive bold innovation and redefine what is possible.

Beyond her professional responsibilities, Sheridan is passionate about community leadership and serves as Chair of the Board for Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward–Hastings and as a Public Library Trustee, working to create a lasting social impact and strong, connected community.

Angela Murphy, PH.D.
Vice President of Marketing and Solutions
Pidgin

Angela Murphy, also known as “Payments Elsa”, is a recognized thought leader and innovator in the payments industry, with expertise spanning faster payments, artificial intelligence, and strategic innovation. With years of experience driving digital transformation, Angela has consistently been at the forefront of integrating emerging technologies into the financial sector, enabling institutions to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

In her current role, Angela guides financial institutions through the complexities of implementing new payment technologies. A sought-after speaker and podcast contributor, Angela's commitment to advancing the industry is reflected in her numerous professional achievements. She is a graduate of the prestigious PayTech Women Executive Academy, an alumna of the Money2020 RiseUp program, and received the Paytech Women Emerging Trendsetter Award in 2024, which further underscores her dedication to empowering women in the financial technology sector.