Linking Up: How Institutions Are Reshaping Blockchain
From FCAT Crypto Brief™ by Fidelity Center for Applied Technology
February 25, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 113
About this episode
This episode discusses how institutions are reshaping blockchain through their adoption of DeFi and other innovations.
As crypto continues to evolve, institutions are entering the fold. In this episode of the FCAT Crypto Brief, the team breaks down why TradFi players—including banks, asset managers, and infrastructure providers—are moving into DeFi, as well as key considerations surrounding the adoption of real‑world assets, on-chain lending, and settlement at an institutional scale. Listen in as our hosts explore recent developments across DeFi and TradFi, unpacking the forces driving strategy and adoption across the financial world. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [1:23] News Rundown [6:07] Banks & Lending [9:00] Infrastructure Providers [11:13] TradFi Adoption [14:36] Application vs. Protocol [18:25] On-Chain Lending [24:17] Regulatory Shifts [27:52] Final Thoughts & Outro Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice…
People in this episode
Host: Fidelity Center for Applied Technology
Topics covered
- institutional adoption
- blockchain
- DeFi
- TradFi
- on-chain lending
- real-world assets
- regulatory shifts
Keywords
- crypto
- blockchain
- DeFi
- TradFi
- on-chain lending
- real-world assets
- financial strategy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: TradFi, DeFi, FMR LLC
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