Pinar Ozcan is Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Saïd Business School, Oxford University. She is also the academic director of the Oxford Future of Finance and Technology (Fintech) Initiative at Oxford. Pinar specializes in strategy, entrepreneurship, and technology markets. Her current research includes fintech and CBDC ecosystems, open banking, digital disruption, and the rise of big tech platforms.

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CBDCs versus Stablecoins: The Politics of Digital Money

As digital currencies gain momentum, central banks face mounting pressure to innovate while safeguarding monetary sovereignty. In this keynote, Professor Pinar Ozcan explores the geopolitical and institutional dynamics shaping the rise of CBDCs and stablecoins—highlighting how power, trust, and infrastructure design influence the future of digital money. Drawing on research in fintech ecosystems and global regulation, the talk offers strategic insight for policymakers navigating this high-stakes transformation.