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Polkadot Launches Capital Markets Arm to Connect Wall Street and Web3

The division prioritizes data-driven education to guide traditional finance into Polkadot.

Polkadot unveils capital markets division to connect TradFi and web3
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Overview

  • The unit focuses on connecting asset managers, banks, OTC desks, exchanges and venture firms to the Polkadot ecosystem.
  • David Sedacca leads the initiative with a mandate to drive adoption through market insights and knowledge transfer.
  • Planned offerings include centralized and decentralized exchange infrastructure, real‑world‑asset tokenization, staking and DeFi, supported by case studies and partner resources.
  • The team is structuring partnerships with brokers, asset managers and capital allocators to deliver clear, actionable materials for institutions.
  • Polkadot positions the launch as a response to growing institutional interest and improving U.S. regulatory clarity, with the effort currently in an early outreach phase.