TradFi and Crypto: Rules and Tech Pave the Way

The finance world is changing. Traditional finance (TradFi) and crypto are coming together. This is happening because of clearer rules and better tech. Experts talked about this at a recent event in Hong Kong. Rules are important. They give companies the confidence to operate. Jason Urban from Galaxy Digital said this. He believes rules are like tracks for a train. They guide the way. Other experts agreed. They pointed to recent changes in the U. S. For example, spot crypto ETFs were approved in 2024. This is a big deal. It shows that crypto is not just for speculators anymore. It's becoming a regular part of investment portfolios. Derivatives are playing a big role. They are helping to bring in trillions of dollars from big institutions. This is not just about bitcoin. It's about many different tokens.Jennifer Ilkiw from ICE Futures U. S. talked about new products. She mentioned overnight rate futures tied to USDC. These are launching in April. She also talked about multitoken indexes. These show that institutions want to invest in more than just bitcoin. Josh Lim from FalconX talked about bridging TradFi and DeFi. He said his company helps hedge funds use liquidity pools in DeFi. This is a big advantage. It connects traditional exchanges with decentralized finance. Tom Staudt from ARK Invest said spot bitcoin ETFs are a milestone. They have made crypto mainstream. But he also said there's a need for a broader market standard. He believes in a diversified index, not just relying on bitcoin. Urban warned about inaction. He said not moving forward is like career suicide. Real-world assets are coming onchain. Companies need to be part of this change.