WEB3 IN FINANCIAL SERVICES

How blockchain, digital assets and crypto are disrupting traditional finance

Web3 in Financial Services

In an unprecedented time of disruption, Web3 in Financial Services cuts through the noise to ensure financial service professionals are equipped with the knowledge needed to benefit from Web3.

Web3 in Financial Services explains what Web3 means for finance, outlining its key use cases and exploring the unique business opportunities and challenges it presents. It clarifies key developments such as custody, stablecoins, CDBCs and tokenized deposits, payments, asset tokenization, DeFi and digital identity. Investigating how organizations are testing and adopting these emergent technologies, the book is supported by cutting-edge, real-life examples from incumbents and challengers alike, including Fidelity Digital Assets, J.P. Morgan ONYX, Coinbase, Anchorage Digital, Circle, Ripple and Aave. The book reviews what's at stake for major ecosystem players such as banks, investors and regulators and appraises the changes still needed to enable more mainstream adoption of Web3.

Reviews

At last a book on how blockchain is transforming financial services that is as accessible as it is timely. Rita Martins' practical tour through the evolution, technology, use cases and jargon of crypto, makes this book a must read for leaders who perceive changes in the financial system, but don't know how to grasp them.

Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy, Circle

Web3 in Financial Services is an essential guide for finance professionals seeking to understand the transformative landscape of crypto and blockchain. Insightful real-world examples demystify key concepts and drive the discussion towards practical applications to unveil the true potential of blockchain.

Jess Houlgrave, CEO, WalletConnect

This is a must-read for anyone in financial services. Rita Martins provides an accessible, comprehensive, well-rounded and balanced introduction to blockchain's role in finance, drawing on insights from industry experts and practical real-life use cases. The book brilliantly contextualizes Web3's place in shaping financial services.

Sendi Young, Advisory Board Member, The Payments Association and former Europe MD and UK Board Director, Ripple

A roadmap for navigating the integration of traditional financial systems with the transformative potential of DeFi and Web3, signalling a new era of financial innovation and cooperation. A must-read for emerging leaders and strategic thinkers alike.

Nitin Gaur, Global Head of Digital Assets and Technology Design, State Street