Distributed ledger technology (DLT) is emerging alongside traditional market infrastructure, enabling tokenized securities and diverse payment methods such as stablecoins, CBDCs, and cryptocurrencies. Successful adoption requires evaluating and realigning operations for both models, with custody, settlement, and compliance central to DLT integration. Functions like product development, client onboarding, clearing, and servicing will be significantly impacted, supported by user-facing technology for transparency. The next three years are critical for mainstream adoption, with firms investing $8M–$50M to realize potential revenue gains of 5–10%.

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