Federal Reserve Governor Supports AI and Stablecoins in Finance

Federal Reserve governor Christopher J. Waller has voiced support for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and stablecoins to drive economic growth, advocating for public-private collaboration in this area. His remarks were made during a speech at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium on August 20, 2025, highlighting the potential impact of these technologies on U.S. payments infrastructure. Waller emphasized that AI, stablecoins, and decentralized finance (DeFi) have transformative capabilities for financial systems.