TradFi Meets Crypto: Stablecoins and Blockchain Boost Trading Efficiency

TradFi meets crypto at Benzinga Fintech Day 2025: experts explain how blockchain infrastructure and stablecoins are boosting trading efficiency and adoption.

The intersection of traditional finance (TradFi) and cryptocurrency is accelerating — and industry leaders say the change is already reshaping how markets operate. At Benzinga Fintech Day & Awards 2025, a panel of experts highlighted how blockchain infrastructure and stablecoins are unlocking faster, cheaper and more efficient trading.

Adi Nishandar, CTO of NinjaTrader, illustrated the practical impact of these innovations on trader workflows. "I just funded my crypto account with stablecoin yesterday and it took me less than four seconds to do that," Nishandar said, stressing how stablecoins reduce friction and speed up capital flows. For traders and institutions accustomed to multi-day settlement cycles, that kind of instant access can be transformative.

Blockchain infrastructure underpins these gains by offering secure, auditable ledgers and programmable settlement processes. By shifting settlement and liquidity management onto blockchain rails, institutions can reduce counterparty risk and reconcile positions more quickly. That appeals to both retail traders and institutional desks looking to optimize capital efficiency and lower operational costs.

Stablecoins act as a practical on- and off-ramp between fiat and crypto markets. Because they maintain a stable value relative to fiat currencies, stablecoins enable near-instant transfers without the volatility of native cryptocurrencies. This makes them particularly useful for arbitrage, hedging and intraday funding needs — key elements of trading efficiency that TradFi firms value.

Still, panelists at Benzinga Fintech Day 2025 emphasized that widespread institutional adoption depends on regulatory clarity and robust custody solutions. TradFi institutions want predictable rules, strong compliance frameworks and interoperable systems before committing significant capital to blockchain-based trading.

Looking ahead, the blending of fintech and traditional markets is likely to accelerate as infrastructure improves and regulators provide clearer guidance. For firms and traders, the takeaway is clear: embracing blockchain infrastructure and stablecoins can reduce friction, speed settlements and unlock new liquidity pathways.

As TradFi and crypto continue to converge, events like Benzinga Fintech Day serve as valuable forums for sharing practical insights and shaping the future of efficient, digital-first markets.

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