How blockchain and DeFi are reshaping the future of financial markets

Blockchain and digital assets are moving rapidly from the fringes into the core of global financial infrastructure.

In this Financials Crypto Note, our analysts explore why decentralised finance (DeFi) and blockchain technology could represent a step‑change for traditional financial markets – on a scale comparable to the early internet.

Written by Andrew Watson and Charles Murphy, the note cuts through the noise to explain:

Written in plain language and grounded in real-world financial market examples, this insight is designed for investors and decision‑makers looking to understand the structural implications of crypto – not the hype.