The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and decentralized finance (DeFi), termed DeFAI, is gaining momentum as a transformative force in the financial services sector. Industry leaders at recent events such as the AI Block Summit and the Financial Services Technology Summit have highlighted the potential of AI to streamline complex decentralized trades, enhance accessibility, and foster more inclusive financial systems. Key discussions included the use of intelligent algorithms combined with secure, transparent blockchain systems to enable autonomous financial operations. Experts from major institutions like JPMorgan Chase, Barclays, Aberdeen Adviser, Dell Technologies, and the London Stock Exchange Group emphasized AI's role in reshaping financial services through improved productivity, trust frameworks, fraud prevention, compliance, and customer experience. The evolution from automated DeFi to autonomous intelligence requires robust, low-latency data pipelines to aggregate fragmented sources and execute on-chain decisions. This fusion is expected to unlock new opportunities in wealth management, generational wealth transfer, and regulatory compliance, signaling a shift towards AI-driven investment strategies and advisory services.