Standard Chartered Forecasts All-Blockchain Financial Transactions

Standard Chartered’s CEO, Bill Winters, has predicted a profound shift in global finance: nearly all transactions will be processed through blockchain ledgers. This bold prediction is gaining traction as Winters envisions the financial system fully embracing cryptocurrency technology for a more efficient and accessible future. Speaking at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025, Winters presented his vision of digitized assets and a complete transition to on-chain finance. His insights indicate that traditional finance will undergo a substantial transformation, moving away from intermediaries towards faster, more transparent transactions.