Chainlink's SmartCon conference in New York gathered leaders from traditional finance and DeFi to discuss the future of on-chain asset management. Executives from Wellington, Fidelity, WisdomTree, and Invesco emphasized the importance of digital identity, wallets, and regulatory clarity. Wellington's Mark Garabedian pointed out the challenge of integrating new on-chain technologies with existing systems. WisdomTree's Will Peck highlighted the potential of tokenized assets, with the firm managing nearly $700 million in real-world assets. Invesco's Kathleen Wrynn and Fidelity's Matthew Horne stressed the role of stablecoins and tokenized funds in driving growth and innovation. The conference underscored the need for cross-industry collaboration and unified standards to enhance user experience and regulatory compliance. Attendees agreed that future innovation should focus on custody solutions, digital identity frameworks, and wallet technology to ensure full asset composability and compliance in the evolving on-chain economy.