The “opening bell” has become a nostalgic sound bite. For nearly a century, the global economy ran on a 9-to-5 schedule, dictated by the limitations of physical clearinghouses and manual reconciliation. But as we move through early 2026, we are witnessing the final days of the traditional brokerage model. In its place, a new financial […]

Discover how DeFi and tokenized assets are transforming investing with 24/7 trading, fractional ownership, and blockchain-powered transparency. Compare costs, accessibility, and real-world asset opportunities. The financial world is experiencing a fundamental shift. Traditional finance (TradFi), with its centuries-old infrastructure of banks, brokers, and exchanges, is being challenged by decentralized finance (DeFi)—a blockchain-based ecosystem that promises […]

The financial landscape of 2026 is unrecognizable compared to just a few years ago. While the “suits and ties” of Wall Street once dismissed blockchain as a fringe experiment, the narrative has flipped. Today, with trillions in assets moving on-chain and regulatory frameworks like the CLARITY Act providing the green light, investors face a $36 […]

Traditional investing rules are being rewritten. A fundamental shift is occurring in how wealth is built, and it isn’t happening on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange—it’s happening on-chain. According to a 2024 Bank of America survey, younger investors are no longer satisfied with the limitations of traditional brokerage accounts. Instead, they are […]

You’re not following the old rules. A 2024 Bank of America survey shows that younger investors are moving past traditional brokers and into tokenised stocks and bonds. Nearly one in three of your peers ranked digital asset tokenisation just behind real estate for its liquidity and growth potential. At Edel, we believe that tokenised assets […]