As global capital markets modernise, the underlying “plumbing” of finance is receiving more attention from institutions, regulators, and technology builders. One area of focus is how blockchain-based networks and digital assets could influence market infrastructure, including settlement speed, operational risk management, and transparency standards.
In a recent conversation on the Figuring Out podcast hosted by Raj Shamani, Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng discussed why he believes the shift toward digital-asset infrastructure is increasingly being driven by efficiency, market access, and risk controls, rather than short-term retail speculation alone. Teng’s view is that the historical gap between traditional financial systems and blockchain networks is narrowing as more market participants explore tokenisation, on-chain settlement models, and always-on markets.
This article discusses the themes Teng raised, including clearing and settlement, 24/7 liquidity, multi-asset platforms, and the role of regulation. (Product availability varies by jurisdiction, and users should check local eligibility and applicable rules before accessing any platform or service.)
