Blockchain and AI hailed as catalysts for financial revolution across borders
The future of global finance could be rewritten by India’s digital infrastructure, as tokenisation and artificial intelligence (AI) emerge as transformative forces in the movement and access of real-world assets, according to the CEO of FalconX.
Speaking on Tuesday, Raghu Yarlagadda, founder and chief executive officer of FalconX, emphasised that tokenisation will soon underpin most of the world’s financial value, reshaping how capital flows across borders.
“Most of the world’s value will be tokenised,” Yarlagadda declared. “We believe tokenisation and AI will fundamentally reshape how assets are created, moved, and accessed globally.”
Tokenisation involves converting tangible and intangible assets—such as real estate, equities, or digital property—into blockchain-based tokens, making transactions faster, more transparent, and verifiable via distributed ledger systems.
Yarlagadda explained that technologies like blockchain are enabling easier access to markets that were once restricted by high fees, long processing times, and intermediaries. “From money market funds to real estate, blockchain enables faster, cheaper, and more inclusive access to financial assets,” he said.
The FalconX CEO spotlighted India’s unique digital advantage, citing the nation’s early crypto adoption and the “India Stack”—a suite of indigenous digital infrastructure and applications designed for financial inclusion—as a launchpad for India to lead the global shift toward tokenised finance.
India, he argued, now stands at a pivotal moment to become a global leader in digital capital markets by leveraging its digital infrastructure and embracing innovations that are rapidly reshaping the financial landscape.
Highlighting the benefits of blockchain-enabled settlements, Yarlagadda pointed out the inefficiencies of traditional financial systems that require multiple intermediaries. “Blockchain removes the need for multiple middlemen,” he said. “With crypto rails, peer-to-peer settlements can happen in minutes, not days—and with fees slashed by 50 to 90%.”
The company sees the convergence of tokenisation and AI as a major catalyst for the next phase of financial evolution, particularly in cross-border payments, which often involve significant delays and costs under legacy systems.
As regulators, institutions, and innovators look to the future, FalconX’s vision underscores the strategic role India could play in the emergence of a new financial order rooted in blockchain-based technologies.
India’s Digital Infrastructure Could Lead the Next Financial Era
Tokenisation and AI open new doors for global capital access
With tokenisation and AI rapidly changing the rules of global finance, India’s digital foundation offers a compelling case for leadership. As Yarlagadda suggests, the convergence of blockchain and indigenous tech could position India at the centre of tomorrow’s tokenised economy.
