Merkle Science Meet Las Vegas: Enterprise Compliance for Stablecoin

October 20, 2026 | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas | During Money20/20 USA, (Room Augustus III)

Join us at Caesars Palace during Money20/20 USA for the Merkle Science Meet Las Vegas 2026, brought to you by Merkle Science in collaboration with Duane Morris LLP.

This exclusive gathering will bring together leaders from financial institutions, fintechs, payment providers, and digital asset companies for an afternoon of focused discussions on enterprise compliance, stablecoins, programmable money, and the future of financial infrastructure.

Hosted with Merkle Science & Duane Morris LLP, the event will feature expert-led panels, product demonstrations, and networking opportunities with industry leaders shaping the next generation of financial services.

Merkle Science - Blockchain Intelligence & Compliance

Helping businesses investigate digital assets, monitor transactions, and manage financial crime risk.

Duane Morris LLP - Host & Lead Sponsor

An international law firm advising on legal, regulatory, and commercial matters, including financial services, fintech, and digital assets.

Aleo - Privacy-First Blockchain

A blockchain platform using zero-knowledge cryptography to enable programmable applications while protecting sensitive information.

Stablecon - Stablecoin Ecosystem Partner

An industry event and community platform connecting leaders across stablecoins, payments, banking, and digital assets.

nSure.ai (https://nSure.ai) - AI-Powered Fraud Prevention

An AI-powered platform helping businesses detect payment fraud and strengthen transaction risk management.

Movantis - Cross-Border Payments Infrastructure

Helping businesses streamline international payments, currency conversion, and settlement.

Fiat Republic - Banking Infrastructure for Digital Assets

Connecting crypto and Web3 businesses with fiat banking and payment services.

BlindPay - Global Stablecoin Payments

API-based infrastructure enabling businesses to integrate stablecoin payments and cross-border transfers.

Range - Treasury, Risk & Compliance

Digital asset infrastructure supporting transaction monitoring, risk assessment, and compliance operations.

• Expert-led panels featuring leaders across banking, payments, fintech, compliance, and digital assets
• Practical discussions on regulation, fraud prevention, transaction monitoring, and risk management
• Insights into stablecoins, programmable money, and cross-border payments
• Product demonstrations from Merkle Science, Range, and BlindPay
• Networking with speakers, sponsors, and fellow industry professionals

1:30 PM - 1:50 PM | Arrival & Networking

Arrive, meet fellow attendees, and enjoy informal networking before the programme begins.

1:50 PM - 2:00 PM | Welcome Remarks

Opening remarks from Merkle Science leadership to introduce the event and the key themes shaping the digital asset compliance landscape.

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM | Merkle Science Product Demo

Discover how Merkle Science supports blockchain intelligence, transaction monitoring, digital asset investigations, and compliance programmes.

2:20 PM - 3:00 PM | Panel 1: Crypto Payments in the Age of Programmable Money

Stablecoins and tokenized deposits are increasingly entering the payments stack alongside card networks, ACH, and wire transfers. This panel explores how compliance programmes must adapt to programmable settlement, blockchain-native transactions, on/off-ramp activity, and evolving money-transmission requirements.

Panelists

• João Reginatto - Chief Product Officer, M0
• Connor Fitzgerald - General Manager, US, KAST
• Tom Borgers - CEO, Walapay
• Georgi Korelli - CEO, Hinkal
• Chris Grieco - Chief Legal Officer, Rain
• Liz Bazurto - Senior Director, Business Development & Partnerships, Consensys

Moderator

• Verina Youssef - VP, Crypto Relationship Management, First Citizens Innovation Bank

3:00 PM - 3:20 PM | Range & BlindPay Product Demos

Explore solutions for digital asset risk management, compliance, and stablecoin payment infrastructure, with demonstrations from Range and BlindPay.

3:20 PM - 4:00 PM | Panel 2: AI, Risk & the Future of Stablecoin Infrastructure

As stablecoins become more integrated into mainstream financial infrastructure, institutions face growing challenges around fraud, financial crime, and transaction risk. This panel explores how blockchain analytics, transaction monitoring, and AI-driven tools can strengthen risk management and support scalable compliance.

Panelists

• Kunal Datta - Chief Product Officer, Unit21
• Alex Zeltcer - CEO, nSure.ai (https://nSure.ai)
• Evan F. Kohlmann - CEO, Cloudburst Technologies
• Ryan Dusseault - Managing Director, FTI Consulting (Former OCC)
• Thomas Hyun - Director, Cryptocurrency Compliance, Forensic Risk

Moderator: To be confirmed

4:00 PM - 4:20 PM | Networking Break

Take a short break, connect with fellow attendees, and continue conversations with speakers and partners.

4:20 PM - 5:00 PM | Panel 3: Bank-Crypto Convergence: How Traditional Finance Is Engaging with Digital Assets

Banks are reassessing their approach to crypto custody, stablecoin issuance, and digital asset lending. This panel examines how traditional financial institutions are engaging with digital assets, adapting risk frameworks, and competing for institutional customers.

Panelists

• Harry Bridge - Head of Stablecoin, Aztec
• Ben Milne - CEO & Co-Founder, Brale
• Serena Sebastiani - Chief Strategy Officer, Fuze
• Jeremy Vaughn - Founder & CEO, Rimark
• Beth - General Counsel, Bastion
• Sinclair Toffa - CEO & Co-Founder, Mural

Moderator

• Sanjib Kalita - President, Stablecon

5:00 PM - 5:40 PM | Panel 4: Cross-Border Payments, Remittances & the Stablecoin Opportunity

Stablecoins offer new ways to improve the speed and cost of international payments, particularly in underserved corridors. This panel examines real-world adoption, licensing requirements, foreign-exchange conversion, liquidity, and last-mile infrastructure, alongside the evolving competition between banks, fintechs, and crypto-native businesses.

Panelists

• Sandeep Pyapi - Founder & CEO, Mesta
• João Borges - Chief Revenue Officer, BlindPay
• Noah Levine - Partner, a16z
• Prashant Upadhyay - CEO & Co-Founder, PrimeVault
• Salvador Yañez - Chief Product Officer, Movantis
• Logan Xu - Head of LATAM, Cregis

Moderator: To be confirmed

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Reception & Networking

Continue the conversation with speakers, sponsors, partners, and fellow attendees over drinks in a relaxed networking setting.

Speaker lineup and program are subject to change.