# How Haskell Is Quietly Powering Financial Systems

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Published: 2026-07-13T10:19:49+00:00
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Episode 108 of The Programming Languages Podcast dives into Haskell's role in the financial industry. Lucas and Luna explore how banks and trading firms use Haskell for high-stakes systems that demand correctness and reliability. They discuss Jane Street's trading infrastructure, the use of Haskell in smart contracts for blockchain, and why functional programming reduces bugs in critical code. The episode also covers the practical challenges of adopting Haskell, including hiring and ecosystem maturity. With real-world examples and concrete numbers, this is a look at a language that thrives where failure is not an option. #Haskell #FunctionalProgramming #FinancialSystems #JaneStreet #SmartContracts #Fintech #ProgrammingLanguages #Technology #SoftwareDevelopment #Programming #Developers #Finance #Trading #Blockchain #FunctionalProgrammingLanguages #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TechPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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