Digital assets are moving from fringe experiment to financial backbone — and Wall Street is racing to build the rails.

From instant settlement and tokenized deposits to stablecoins and programmable money, the foundations of a new digital economy are taking shape. Enterprises, financial institutions and startups are aligning around blockchain-based infrastructure that promises speed, transparency and regulatory clarity. What’s emerging is a reengineered system for money movement — one designed to replace outdated settlement cycles with real-time finality and open the door to tokenization of nearly every asset class, according to John Furrier, executive analyst at theCUBE Research.

TheCUBE Research’s John Furrier discusses digital assets at the Crypto Trailblazers: Wall St. On-Chain event.

“The financial institutions are leaning into recognizing digital currency; digital work is going to be digitized,” Furrier said. “You’re starting to see the revolution moving faster.”

Furrier sat down with leaders from Lynq Network, Uhold Inc, FG Nexus and other companies that are shaping the digital asset economy during the Crypto Trailblazers: Wall St On-Chain event to explore how blockchain is modernizing financial plumbing, where tokenization is gaining traction and why regulatory clarity is accelerating institutional adoption. (* Disclosure below.)

These 17 companies are redefining the rails of money movement and settlement:

1. Cracking settlement in digital assets

Settling trades has always been the toughest piece of the puzzle, but blockchain now offers a clear path to real-time transactions that eliminate legacy delays and risks. That opportunity is driving innovation at Lynq Network, according to Jerald David (pictured), chief executive officer of Lynq Network.

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Lynq Network’s Jerald David talks about how blockchain technology is transforming trade settlement during the Crypto Trailblazers: Wall St. On-Chain event.

2. Stablecoins power instant global payments

The launch of the Fireblocks Network Inc. for Payments brings banks, fintechs and service providers into a unified framework that streamlines stablecoin transactions at scale. This instant, low-cost system is set to accelerate mainstream adoption, explained Michael Shaulov, co-founder and CEO of Fireblocks.

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3. Building Seamless Web3 Infrastructure

Polygon Labs UI Ltd. is developing an interoperability layer designed to make blockchain use as seamless as the internet, ensuring users don’t need to worry about what chain they’re on. The focus is on security, scalability and simplicity, said Marc Boiron, CEO of Polygon.

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4. Bridging traditional finance and blockchain

Tokenization and stablecoins are shifting from speculation to real-world use, with Avalanche driving institutional adoption. Credit assets and stablecoin-backed products are transforming finance, emphasized Morgan Krupetsky, vice president of On-Chain Finance at of Ava Labs Inc. and Connor Dougherty, investor at Valinor Group LLC.

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5. Opening digital finance to everyone

Upholds latest move shows how digital assets are becoming accessible to the mainstream. With the launch of easyBitcoin, the company is making savings in Bitcoin simple and attainable for everyday investors, explained Simon McLoughlin, CEO of Uphold.

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Uphold’s Simon McLoughlin highlights how Uphold is working to make digital assets more accessible to everyday investors at the Crypto Trailblazers: Wall St. On-Chain event.

6. Reinventing the bank account

The idea of the bank account is shifting toward a vault where assets remain untouched yet usable for yield, borrowing or payments. That vision of democratized finance is driving Abra Capital Management LP forward, explained Bill Barhydt, CEO of Abra.

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7. Navigating crypto’s market maturity

The crypto industry is moving past hype cycles toward deeper liquidity and better infrastructure. This shift signals stronger institutional adoption and a more mature phase of growth, said Ambre Soubiran, CEO of Kaiko.

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8. Institutional money meets crypto’s next wave

Crypto’s momentum has shifted toward proven companies ready for institutional adoption, with equity markets now spotlighting late-stage businesses that once flew under the radar. This shift is a profound change, according to Randall Little, partner at 50T Funds.

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9. Opening institutional access to digital assets

C1 Fund Inc. created the first closed-end fund dedicated to digital assets, giving everyday investors exposure once reserved for insiders and VCs. The move brings transparency, liquidity and access to late-stage companies, said Elliott Han, chief investment officer of C1 Fund.

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10. Early lessons shaping digital assets

Maja Vujinovic’s journey from pioneering mobile payments in emerging markets to embracing Bitcoin highlights how global financial challenges shaped her perspective on peer-to-peer value exchange and programmable money. Today, she leads innovation in digital assets as CEO of FG Nexus.

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FG Nexus’ Maja Vujinovic talks about how real-world financial hurdles shaped her belief in peer-to-peer value exchange during the Crypto Trailblazers: Wall St. On-Chain event.

11. Ethereum at the center of tokenization

Momentum is accelerating as regulatory clarity and institutional adoption converge, setting the stage for every asset class to be digitized and transacted on-chain. That future is being built now, explained Vivek Raman, co-founder and CEO of Etherealize.

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12. Convergence reshaping digital assets

The fusion of traditional finance and decentralized systems is accelerating adoption of digital assets, with stablecoins driving disruption in payments and regulatory clarity boosting transparency. Data analytics is powering this transformation, underscored Shawn Douglass, co-founder and CEO of Amberdata Inc.

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13. BNB’s overlooked opportunity

The mainstreaming of crypto infrastructure is accelerating, and BNB Network Co. is emerging as a unique asset with significant potential. David Namdar, CEO of BNB, sees it as undervalued, deflationary and poised to outperform peers.

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14. Building a fortress with Bitcoin

American Bitcoin Corp. is positioning itself as a pure-play leader by combining large-scale mining with a treasury strategy aimed at stockpiling Bitcoin for long-term value creation. The approach reflects a convergence of TradFi and DeFi, explained Matt Prusak, president of American Bitcoin.

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15. Expanding access to digital asset

The future of finance is being redefined by wallets that make managing digital assets seamless and intuitive for everyday users. This transformation is powered by infrastructure advancements, explained Demetrios Skalkotos, chief DeFI and protocol officer at Blockdaemon Inc.

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Blockdaemon’s Demetrios Skalkotos speaks about how digital wallets are reshaping the future of finance during the Crypto Trailblazers: Wall St. On-Chain event.

16. Simplifying crypto custody

Exodus is making self-custody seamless by removing the technical hurdles that once intimidated newcomers, turning complex processes into effortless user experiences. This vision is driving wallet innovation and stablecoin adoption, according to James Gernetzke, chief financial officer of Exodus Movement Inc.

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17. Automating sales with AI voice agents

AI is transforming sales by removing delays in lead follow-up, with voice agents that instantly qualify prospects, book meetings and even handle customer support. This streamlined automation is redefining speed-to-lead for B2B companies, said Devin Johnson, CEO of SalesAI LLC.

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Here’s the complete video playlist, part of SiliconANGLE’s and theCUBE’s coverage of the Crypto Trailblazers: Wall St On-Chain event:

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