Episode description

In this episode of the Applied Blockchain Podcast, Adi Ben-Ari speaks with Rita Martins, Head of Ecosystems at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and former Fintech Partnerships Lead at HSBC, about the evolving intersection of finance, fintech, and blockchain innovation.Rita shares her journey from consulting to banking, offering first-hand insights into the challenges of big bank innovation, fintech collaborations, and the impact of blockchain on financial services. They discuss:

• Why innovation is so challenging for traditional banks
• How fintech partnerships drive financial transformation
• Public vs. private blockchains
• The role of stablecoins, digital assets, and Web3 in finance
• Insights from Rita’s book, “Web3 & Financial Services”

Resources Mentioned

• Web3 in Financial Services by Rita Martins: ritamartins.co.uk
• DL News: dlnews.com
• Bankless Podcast: bankless.com/podcast

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