“Blockchain in the bond markets could be a Trojan virus that kills incumbents.” That was the title of a panel I attended this week. It was a lively discussion that brought together bankers, issuers, investors, digital asset players, and technologists to share perspectives on blockchain and its implications for capital markets.

In the latest instalment of our interview series, I chatted with Anusha Sonthalia, who joined Origin in July 2021 as a Junior Product Manager.

We are forever being told by the press that blockchain is the answer to all the problems of banking. But decision-makers across the industry are starting to question the relevance of this technology, providing a useful reality check.