In this episode of the Applied Blockchain Podcast, Adi Ben-Ari speaks with Andrew O’Neill, Head of Digital Assets and Blockchain Analytics at S&P Global Ratings, about the evolution of financial infrastructure through tokenisation, stablecoins, and decentralised finance.Andrew shares insights from over 15 years in the financial sector, covering how traditional risk frameworks are being reshaped to accommodate real-time blockchain data, smart contracts, and on-chain portfolios. He explains how legacy institutions are engaging with Web3, and why transparency, resilience, and education are critical for widespread adoption.They discuss:Tokenisation of money market funds and treasury assetsStablecoins: reserve structures, transparency & risk profilesDecentralised finance (DeFi) and its parallels with structured financeOn-chain vs off-chain risks: what still needs bridgingHow blockchain enables real-time financial monitoringUse cases in DAO treasuries, corporate finance & asset managementBitcoin’s evolving role in global markets📚 Resources MentionedBitcoin White Paper: bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdfSmart Money*by Brunello RosaMakerDAO’s RWA investmentsProject Guardian by JPMorgan & ApolloArbitrumDAO Treasury ProposalsS&P Global Ratings: spglobal.comThis 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/4iCKhCBMedium ○ bit.ly/3R16Mp2GitHub ○ github.com/appliedblockchain/Thank you for tuning in,Applied Blockchain⁠⁠appliedblockchain.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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