Standard Chartered CEO anticipates that almost all global transactions will transition to blockchain technology "eventually."

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: CNBC

Updated: Nov 03 2025

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Source: CNBC

Future of Transactions: Bill Winters, CEO of Standard Chartered, predicts that nearly all global transactions will eventually be conducted on a digital blockchain ledger, indicating a significant transformation in the financial system.
Hong Kong's Role: Winters highlights Hong Kong's leadership in the digital assets space, emphasizing its regulatory framework and experimentation efforts to establish itself as a regional crypto hub.
Tokenized Assets: Standard Chartered is actively involved in the development of tokenized assets, including plans to launch a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin, which could serve as a new medium of exchange for international trade.
Industry Predictions: Other fintech leaders, like Robinhood's CEO and BlackRock's CEO, share optimistic views on the future of tokenization, suggesting it will revolutionize various asset classes in the coming years.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.