The Federal Reserve (Fed) is holding a conference focusing on the transformative effects of technologies like stablecoins, tokenization, and artificial intelligence in financial systems. The event will bring together policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders to explore how these innovations are reshaping finance’s landscape. policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders will discuss the merging of traditional and decentralized finance, the tokenization of financial products, and new business models for stablecoins. Furthermore, AI’s role in transaction security and efficiency will be a key topic of discussion. This signals the Fed’s growing interest in digital innovation as it explores ways to modernize its payment systems. Governor Chris Waller has highlighted stablecoins’ potential to bolster U.S. payment systems by leveraging their strong dollar connection. Governor Michelle Bowman recently emphasized that change is inevitable and regulators are already developing frameworks for digital assets, highlighting a shift towards recognizing the need to adapt to these new technologies.