Future

Bitcoin

Read

<div class="cryptonews">
 <p class="is-style-lead">At the PlanB conference in Lugano on Oct. 20, a panel of experts discussed how Bitcoin and blockchain technology could disrupt traditional <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="capital" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/capital.html">capital</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="markets" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/markets.html">markets</a>.</p>
 <p>The panel, titled “Exploring the Future of Capital Markets: Your Second Layer,” featured leaders from several Bitcoin and blockchain startups including Blockstream, Sideswap, Setup Labs and Stalker.</p>
 <p>Panelists outlined how Bitcoin’s decentralized, transparent and programmable nature enables direct peer-to-peer trading of assets including stocks, bonds, derivatives and more. This removes the need for intermediaries like stock exchanges and clearing houses, reducing costs and risks.</p>
 <p>According to Sideswap founder Scott Freeman, building these “<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="capital" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/capital.html">capital</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="markets" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/markets.html">markets</a> around Bitcoin” will significantly increase activity and demand for the cryptocurrency. Other panelists highlighted how Bitcoin sidechains like Liquid provide the security, speed and functionality needed for complex financial transactions.</p>
 <div class="cn-block-related-link">
  <svg class="cn-block-related-link__icon icon" aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="#"></use>
  </svg> <span class="cn-block-related-link__prefix"> You might also like: </span> Bitcoin price breaks above $30,000 mark
 </div>
 <p>The panel also discussed several live examples of crypto capital markets including tokenized mining securities, derivatives trading platforms and stock exchanges built on blockchain. However, regulatory complexity was cited as a key obstacle to faster adoption.</p>
 <p>Panelists agreed that both regulation and technology need time to develop, but were optimistic about growing regulatory acceptance, especially in smaller jurisdictions.</p>
 <p>Overall, the panelists were excited about using Bitcoin infrastructure to recreate <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="capital" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/capital.html">capital</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="markets" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/markets.html">markets</a> in a more open, accessible way. The speakers say they envision a future where traditional assets seamlessly integrate with the crypto economy.</p>
 <div class="cn-block-related-link">
  <svg class="cn-block-related-link__icon icon" aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="#"></use>
  </svg> <span class="cn-block-related-link__prefix"> Read more: </span> AI can drive new Bitcoin pricing model, study finds
 </div> <span class="google-news-banner__label">Follow Us on Google News</span>
</div>
<p>Source: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://thebittimes.com/bitcoin-s-bid-to-upend-capital-markets-tbt67156.html">https://thebittimes.com/bitcoin-s-bid-to-upend-capital-markets-tbt67156.html</a></p>

Bitcoin’s bid to upend capital markets

TheBitTimes

Other articles published on Oct 20, 2023

With the release of Ernie 4.0, Baidu claims that overall performance is “on par with ChatGPT.”

Artificial Intelligence Breakthrough Offers Hope in Early Pancreatic Cancer Detection

VeChain (VET) Price Prediction: October End 2023

Bankman-Fried’s case sees new jury guideline proposals

Lido Finance Withdraws from Solana, Focuses on Polygon

Ripple CEO Does Victory Lap as SEC Waves White Flag

Join our free newsletter for daily crypto updates!