Chainlink Co-Founder Sergey Nazarov to Speak at Federal Reserve Fintech Conference

Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink, is set to return to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia for the second consecutive year. He will join executives from BlackRock and Vanguard at the bank’s 10th Annual Fintech Conference, scheduled for September 24-25, 2026.

The panel will address how new regulatory frameworks are reshaping the digital assets landscape, with a particular focus on stablecoins and tokenized deposits. Josh Lipsky from the Atlantic Council will moderate the discussion, which will also include a representative from Sharplink.

Nazarov previously presented at the Ninth Annual Fintech Conference in November 2025, advocating for the integration of blockchain technology into regulated financial systems. His argument highlighted Chainlink’s compliance-focused solutions, suggesting that on-chain infrastructure could enhance regulatory oversight.

The Federal Reserve has been re-evaluating its approach to the banking access of crypto and stablecoin firms. A notable proposal is the introduction of “skinny master accounts,” which would allow eligible crypto companies and stablecoin issuers direct access to payment systems. The panel will explore stablecoins, which are dollar-pegged digital tokens widely used in crypto trading and cross-border payments, as well as tokenized deposits, which represent actual bank deposits on a blockchain.

Chainlink operates as an oracle network, serving as a bridge between blockchain-based smart contracts and real-world data feeds. Nazarov's previous pitch emphasized the compliance angle of blockchain technology, arguing for its potential to enhance oversight efficiency.

The proposed skinny master accounts will be closely monitored in the months following the conference, as their implementation could significantly impact banking access for crypto firms, influencing stablecoin issuance, exchange operations, and institutional custody services.

The Atlantic Council's involvement as moderator indicates a growing structured dialogue between crypto firms, asset managers, and central banks, reflecting an increasing institutional engagement with blockchain technologies and the evolving regulatory landscape.