Blockchain Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) in the Financial Sector Market Report 2026

The blockchain distributed ledger technology (dlt) in the financial sector market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $6.62 billion in 2025 to $8.44 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing inefficiencies in traditional financial systems, rising demand for secure transaction records, early adoption of blockchain pilots by banks, regulatory interest in transparent ledgers, growth of fintech innovation ecosystems.

The blockchain distributed ledger technology (dlt) in the financial sector market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $22 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing regulatory clarity for blockchain adoption, rising demand for real-time settlement systems, expansion of tokenized asset management, growing investment in decentralized finance infrastructure, increasing focus on fraud reduction through dlt. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of blockchain-based payment systems, rising use of smart contracts in financial operations, growing deployment of distributed ledger platforms for compliance, expansion of cross-border blockchain settlements, enhanced focus on data integrity and transparency.

The increasing adoption of digital currencies is expected to drive growth in the blockchain distributed ledger technology (DLT) market within the financial sector. Digital currencies are virtual forms of money used exclusively for online transactions, with no physical counterparts such as coins or notes. Their popularity is rising due to the growing demand for fast, secure, and contactless payment methods. Blockchain DLT facilitates secure, transparent, and decentralized recording of digital currency transactions in finance. For example, according to the Atlantic Council, India’s digital rupee (e-rupee) circulation surged to ₹10.16 billion ($119 million) by March 2025, representing a 334% increase from ₹2.34 billion ($26.68 million) in 2024. Thus, the rising use of digital currencies is set to propel the blockchain DLT market in financial services.

Leading companies in the blockchain distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the financial sector are focusing on advanced offerings such as digital securities issuance (D-SI) services to streamline the issuance and settlement of digital assets, improve transparency, ensure regulatory compliance, and support capital market digital transformation. Digital securities issuance uses blockchain to issue and manage financial instruments such as bonds or stocks, enabling a fully digital, secure, and efficient process. For instance, in October 2023, Belgium-based Euroclear launched its D-SI service, a key element of its digital financial market infrastructure (D-FMI) strategy. This platform enables the complete digital issuance, distribution, and settlement of securities using DLT. The World Bank issued the first digitally native note (DNN) listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange through this service. Euroclear’s D-SI service complies fully with the Central Securities Depositories Regulation (CSDR) and integrates with traditional settlement systems, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and scalability in capital markets while advancing digital innovation.

In May 2023, Delta Capita, a UK-based financial services firm, acquired SETL’s capital markets division for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Delta Capita’s blockchain-based DLT capabilities, enabling it to provide advanced, efficient solutions to financial market clients. The deal supports Delta’s global expansion and new revenue generation through software licensing, while SETL gains broader market access and funding. SETL specializes in blockchain-based financial infrastructure and is also UK-based.

Major companies operating in the blockchain distributed ledger technology (dlt) in the financial sector market are Amazon Web Services Inc., Intel Corporation, Accenture plc, International Business Machines Corporation, Fujitsu Limited, Tata Consultancy Services Limited, Infosys Limited, Wipro Limited, Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc., Bitfury Group Ltd., ConsenSys AG, Calastone Limited, R3 LLC, Digital Asset Holdings LLC, Alchemy Technologies Inc., Elliptic Limited, Anchorage Digital Labs Inc., AlphaPoint Corporation, Guardtime AS, Clearmatics Technologies Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the blockchain distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the financial sector market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the blockchain distributed ledger technology (dlt) in the financial sector market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the blockchain distributed ledger technology (dlt) in the financial sector market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The blockchain distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the financial sector market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS), smart contract development and auditing, digital asset custody services, regulatory technology (RegTech) services and blockchain infrastructure development. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The blockchain distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the financial sector market also includes sales of cryptographic security modules, blockchain audit tools, smart contract templates, decentralized transaction processing platforms, and permissioned blockchain platforms. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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