GoKawiilMoney has evolved into far more than the cash in your wallet or your bank account. And at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, we’re devoting an entire stage to that progression. The brand-new Smart Money Stage will be where fintech, payments, and AI collide.
From October 13–15 in San Francisco’s Moscone Center, you can join leaders from Circle, Robinhood, American Express, Plaid, Airwallex, and many more as they dig into the details of how money is changing. We’re talking about how stablecoins and instant payments are reshaping money movement, the ways in which AI agents are being entrusted (or not) with financial decisions, and what it takes to create regulated financial infrastructure built for a global market.
We’re closing in on the end of our current pricing window — your chance to save on the best Disrupt prices is ending soon — so check out our ticket options right here. And if you still need some convincing, let’s dive into the Smart Money Stage’s programming:
The Future of Money Movement: Stablecoins, Instant Payments & What’s Next
Stablecoins and instant payments are changing how money moves around the world. This session looks at how these new payment systems compare to traditional banking infrastructure, where FedNow and private networks fit in, and how regulatory and market changes could shape the future of payments. Hear where these new systems are gaining traction, and which challenges remain.
With Nikhil Chandhok, Chief Product & Technology Officer, Circle; Rodney Robinson, Co-founder and CEO, TabaPay, Inc.; and Lotti Siniscalco, General Partner, Emergence
Winning the Modern Financial Consumer
The way people pay, invest, and manage money is changing fast. Robinhood, currently boasting a market cap of more than $90 billion, has evolved from a trading app into a financial platform spanning investing, banking, credit, crypto, and prediction markets. Head of Product Abhishek Fatehpuria will share how technology and changing consumer expectations are reshaping financial services, and what it takes to build trusted products that hold up under massive growth.
With Abhishek Fatehpuria, Head of Product, Robinhood
AI, Trust & Verification in Financial Services
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