eSeminar - CPT Bearing
The Role of Regulated Stablecoins in Driving Real-World Payments
Overview
This eSeminar is a recorded session of the "From Digital Currency to Legal Tender: The Role of Regulated Stablecoins in Driving Real-World Payments" webinar held on 25 November 2025.
Mr Benjamin Quinlan and Mr Justin Chung from Quinlan & Associates share how regulated stablecoins are reshaping the future of payments. They uncover the distinctions between central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins, and tokenised deposits. Key topics include the key adoption challenges in real-world payments, and how emerging regulatory frameworks are shaping the future of payments in both Web3 and traditional finance (TradFi) ecosystems.
Note: This course is an elective module in the Certification Programme for Virtual Asset Professionals (CVAP). Participants must complete TWO elective modules. If you have not enrolled in another elective, please refer to the 'Elective Modules' section on the programme page for a list of available options. The CVAP Core Curriculum must be enrolled BEFORE taking any elective module.
Objective
By the end of this eSeminar, you will be able to:
- Describe the key differences between CBDCs, stablecoins, and tokenised deposits, including their characteristics, purposes, and roles in the evolving payments landscape.
- Outline the major challenges and considerations affecting the adoption of stablecoins in real‑world payments across Web3 and traditional financial ecosystems.
- Explain recent regulatory developments related to stablecoins and their implications for payment use cases in Hong Kong and beyond.
Content
- Definitions and comparisons of CBDCs, stablecoins, and tokenised deposits
- Challenges for stablecoin adoption in real-world payments
- Regulatory developments and the emergence of regulated stablecoins
- Stablecoin use in Hong Kong payments and beyond
Who should attend
All licensed individuals, including senior executives such as directors, responsible officers, managers-in-charge, virtual asset service providers, professional services firms, and practitioners in the financial and banking sectors. Individuals with an interest in the topic are also welcome to attend.
It is also designed for those pursuing the CVAP as an elective module.
Speaker/Course Instructor
Benjamin is also a Board / Senior Advisor to various startups, and is recognised as one of Asia’s leading FinTech influencers. He sits on various Advisory and Steering Committees for HKTDC, HKSTP, and HKGCC.
Prior to founding Quinlan & Associates, Benjamin was the Head of Strategy for Deutsche Bank’s Equities business in Asia Pacific and its Investment Bank in Greater China. He has also worked at Oliver Wyman, UBS, and PwC.