Washington, D.C., April 27, 2026 – the Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA)a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting clear and ethical public policy, research, and education surrounding emerging technologies, today announced the successful conclusion of its participation in two recent industry events: the PayCLT webinar on April 22 and the Programmable Economy: Artificial Intelligence and Redefining Markets conference held on April 24 at Cornell Tech in New York.
Adrian Wall, Managing Director of DSA, joined a virtual conversation hosted by PayCLT, a non-profit professional organization that connects payments and fintech professionals across the Carolinas, titled “Stablecoins and Token Deposits: Moving from Proof of Concept to Utility.” The discussion, moderated by PayCLT CEO Dean Nolan, focused on the growing role of stablecoins and token deposits in real-world payments infrastructure. Wall highlighted how these models can be integrated into existing financial systems, particularly across settlement, liquidity and regulatory design.
“Politics no longer tracks innovation; it actively determines what gets built, who gets involved, and how these systems can be scaled,” Wall said. “Real progress will depend on how effectively DeFi and traditional finance bridge. We are grateful to PayCLT for convening these discussions and helping to form this foundation.”
The Programmable Economy: AI and Blockchain Redefining Markets conference, hosted by Cornell Blockchain, Blockchain Builders, Blockchain at Cornell Tech, and the Cornell Tech AI Society, brought together students, operators, and technologists to examine the real-world impact of AI, blockchain, finance, and government. Molly Woodman, Senior Policy Advisor at DSA, spoke on the Next Generation Payments panel alongside Andries Lamothe, Director of Partnerships at MoonPay; Julie Khan, CEO, AVAX One; and Sebastien Badault, Vice President of Metaverse/Web3 Strategy at Ledger. The session was moderated by Jeff Rundlett, CFA and Head of Accounting Strategy at Cryptio, and explored emerging trends across the payments infrastructure and digital asset markets.
“Stablecoins are already being used across wallets, payment rails and settlement processes,” Woodman said. “The focus now is on how these systems integrate with existing financial infrastructure while addressing questions around interoperability, trust and regulatory alignment.”
With increasing institutional focus on stablecoins, settlement efficiency, and programmable finance, these conversations come at a critical moment in the evolution of payments infrastructure. As digital assets continue to move into mainstream financial use, DSA remains committed to advancing research, fostering dialogue, and supporting policy frameworks that enable responsible innovation.
About the Digital Sovereignty Alliance
The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA) is a non-profit social advocacy organization committed to advocating for public policies that support ethical innovation in decentralized technologies, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, Web3, and artificial intelligence. DSA conducts research, organizes educational events, and promotes policies that prioritize the public good and digital sovereignty.
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