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Financialization

Definition

Financialization refers to the increasing dominance of financial markets, financial institutions, and financial motives in the operation of domestic and international economies. This process involves a shift where financial activities gain greater weight relative to traditional productive activities, often resulting in an expansion of financial instruments and services. In the digital asset space, it describes the application of traditional financial concepts and products to cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based assets. It represents the growing integration of digital assets into established financial structures.