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Decentralized finance (DeFi) is an emerging financial technology based on secure distributed ledgers similar to those used by cryptocurrencies.

In the U.S., the Federal Reserve and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) define the rules for centralized financial institutions like banks and brokerages, which consumers rely on to access capital and financial services directly.Decentralized finance challenges this centralized financial system by empowering individuals with peer-to-peer digital exchanges.

Decentralized finance eliminates the fees that banks and other financial companies charge for using their services. Individuals hold money in a secure digital wallet, can transfer funds in minutes, and anyone with an internet connection can use DeFi.

S&P DJI Bridges TradFi and DeFi With New Index Licensing Deal
DeFi 2026-03-23 3 min read

S&P DJI Bridges TradFi and DeFi With New Index Licensing Deal

Key Takeaways In a landmark move for decentralized finance, S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) has officially partnered with TradeXYZ to bring the world’s most recognized stock market benchmark to the blockchain. Under this new agreement,…

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