#18 - Rita Martins from LSEG: Fintech, Blockchain & the Future of Financial Innovation

25/03/2025 33 min Episodio 18

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Episode Synopsis

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/podcastThis podcast is brought to you by Applied Blockchain, a leading blockchain development company shaping the future of Web3 and decentralised technologies.📢 Listen & subscribeSpotify ○ spoti.fi/43AjliCApple Podcasts ○ apple.co/4izThbCAmazon Music ○ amzn.to/41RVTfzAnchor ○ bit.ly/4hufmY9YouTube ○ bit.ly/3QZl2i8🔗 Follow us for more blockchain insightsLinkedIn ○ bit.ly/3DsSNp3Twitter ○ bit.ly/4iCKhCBYouTube ○ bit.ly/3QZl2i8Medium ○ bit.ly/3R16Mp2GitHub ○ github.com/appliedblockchain/Linktree ○ linktr.ee/appblockchainThank you for tuning in,Applied Blockchain,appliedblockchain.com ○ silentdata.com⚠️ DisclaimerThis podcast is strictly for educational purposes and does not constitute financial or tax advice. It is not a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or make financial decisions. Always consult with a professional and do your own research.

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