National Bank of Georgia (NBG) Governor Natia Turnava participated in the Point Zero Forum 2026 in Zurich, where she spoke on trends in stablecoins, digital assets, programmable banking, and the digital transformation of the financial sector.
During the panel discussion, Turnava presented the NBG's efforts to build an innovative financial ecosystem, highlighting Georgia's licensing regime for digital banks, the regulatory framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), and the country's newly introduced stablecoin regulations. She said the stablecoin framework is the first of its kind in the region and aligns with international best practices.
According to Turnava, Georgia now has three licensed digital banks, while the VASP regulatory framework has attracted 40 registered companies, including major international firms. She said the reforms are designed to encourage innovation while ensuring a safe and well-regulated financial environment.
Turnava stressed that the NBG's role is not only to promote financial innovation but also to safeguard confidence in the national currency and the financial system. The Point Zero Forum brings together central banks, regulators, international organizations, and private-sector representatives to discuss financial innovation and digital transformation.
