In this episode of Making Sense, Kate Finlayson, Global head of the FICC Market Structure and Liquidity Strategy, is joined by Sandy Kaul, Executive Vice President and Head of Innovation at Franklin Templeton, and Scott Lucas, head of Markets Digital Assets at J.P. Morgan. Together, they explore the rapid advancements in blockchain technology, and discussing what’s changed, what’s credible, and what institutional investors should be thinking about as market structure evolves. Sandy and Scott, who also serve as co-chairs of the CFTC’s Digital Assets Subcommittee, share insights on blockchain adoption milestones, regulatory developments, the convergence of traditional and decentralized finance, and the future of interoperability and market infrastructure.

This episode was recorded on February 10, 2026.

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