Bankless 66% of Wall Street is Already in DeFi | Paradigm’s 2025 Survey with Dan Robinson & Justin Slaughter
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Apr 24, 2025 
Dan Robinson, a researcher and investor at Paradigm, and Justin Slaughter, a member of the Paradigm Policy Team, discuss their 2025 report revealing that 66% of traditional financial firms are engaging with DeFi. They explore insights into tokenization and stablecoins, highlighting the shift from speculation to practical applications in finance. The conversation also covers regulatory challenges, the implications of decentralized exchanges, and the emerging optimism around blending crypto solutions with established financial practices, promising a transformative future ahead.
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High TradFi Engagement in DeFi
- More than two thirds of TradFi firms are actively engaged or experimenting with DeFi right now.
- This marks a surprising and significant institutional interest in decentralized finance.
TradFi Interest Matches DeFi Strengths
- TradFi firms are excited about tokenization, stablecoins, DEXs, prediction markets, and lending.
- Their interest aligns closely with the main successful areas of DeFi today.
Stablecoins Are Key Entry Point
- Faster settlement, transparency, and lower transaction costs are the key benefits TradFi sees in crypto.
- This primarily highlights stablecoins' central role as a bridge for institutional adoption.