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Stablecoin 101Join us for Stablecoin 101, an engaging webinar led by Dr. Angela Murphy (Payments Elsa), where we’ll break down the fundamentals of stablecoins and their growing role in the global financial ecosystem. With a background spanning artificial intelligence, financial technology and international research, Dr. Murphy brings a unique, real-world perspective to how stablecoins are shaping modern payments. Drawing from her work at Photon Commerce, she’ll explore how emerging technologies are transforming the way value moves across borders. Whether you’re new to digital assets or looking to deepen your understanding, this session will provide clear insights into how stablecoins function, why they matter and what their future may hold. Expect a practical, accessible discussion that connects complex concepts to real industry applications. You will walk away with: - Understand what stablecoins are and how they differ from other cryptocurrencies
- Explore key use cases for stablecoins in payments and financial systems
- Identify opportunities and challenges associated with stablecoin adoption
Speaker:  Dr. Angela Murphy (Payments Elsa)
Vice President of Marketing and Solutions
Pidgin
Angela Murphy, Ph.D. - widely known as Payments Elsa - is a leading voice at the intersection of faster payments, artificial intelligence and fintech innovation. With a Ph.D. and nearly a decade of hands-on experience spanning payments, solutions integration, artificial intelligence and financial technology strategy, Angela bridges the gap between emerging technologies and practical implementation, helping financial institutions transform how money moves. Currently serving as Vice President of Marketing and Solutions at Pidgin, Angela works with banks, credit unions and fintechs to navigate the complexities of real-time payments, behavioral AI and digital infrastructure modernization. Her career includes commercializing one of the largest closed-loop card products and invoicing networks in the United States and her background in dynamic solutions integration gives her a distinctive lens on digital commerce and payments innovation. She grounds her work in deep market insight and a relentless drive to make complex financial concepts clear, actionable and inclusive - for industry leaders and everyday users alike. A sought-after speaker, podcast host and educator, Angela delivers webinars and keynotes for payments associations, industry conferences and online education programs, including The Clearing House, NEACH and NACHA. She guest lectures for UC Berkeley, the University of Missouri's Bloch School of Business and the Regnier Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. She is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity and representation in financial services and technology. Her unique academic and global background - including research experience across Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Europe - shapes her commitment to payments innovation that works for everyone. As host of the podcast series "Icebreakers in FinTech," she brings together industry experts to demystify the payments ecosystem for a broad audience. Her thought leadership has been featured across global podcasts and media, including The Treasury Whisperer, The Payments Podium, Cybersecurity Matters, PCN, Off the Rails, Wrestling Payments and Versatile Ph.D. Angela is a graduate of the PayTech Women Executive Academy and the Money20/20 RiseUp program and she was named the 2024 Emerging Trendsetter by PayTech Women.
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