Swift is frequently caught between criticism for its costly, legacy cross-border rails and praise for its new interoperable digital ledger initiatives. Yet, one fact remains indisputable: Swift successfully drives global adoption at an unparalleled scale. Join a senior payments veteran having worked for 35 years of experience at Swift and with major banks to unpack the institutional playbook. This session bridges the gap between traditional finance execution and decentralized potential, delivering six concrete lessons that digital asset and DLT networks could adopt to unlock mainstream client traction and sustainable revenue.

As digital transformation reshapes economies and financial systems, this panel will explore the key trends, opportunities, and challenges defining the road ahead. The panelists will share perspectives on innovation, regulation, and emerging technologies that are shaping the future of digital currency and payments.