Kevin Werbach, Wharton professor of legal studies and business ethics, discusses the Stablecoin Toolkit and how clearer definitions, regulatory frameworks, and emerging use cases could position stablecoins as a bridge between digital assets and the traditional financial system.
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Stablecoins Explained: Bridging Digital Assets and Traditional Finance
Wharton legal and business ethics expert explains how stablecoins work, why they are often misunderstood, and how a new academic toolkit clarifies their role in global finance.
February 13, 2026
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