As cryptocurrency payments—especially stablecoins—and Agentic AI continue to transform digital commerce, their offline potential remains largely untapped. With the convergence of online and offline experiences accelerating, the arrival of these innovations in retail is no longer a question of if—but when. In this transition, biometric verification will serve as the critical linchpin for a secure and seamless adoption. My session at 2026 Identity & Payments Summit will thoroughly explore the benefits, risks, key enablers, product framework and ecosystem collaboration needed to bring biometrics-powered crypto payments and Agentic AI into physical retail environments.
