The introductory chapter of “Infrastructural Gazing on Global Finance” delves into the often overlooked yet critical role of financial infrastructures in shaping socio-economic and geopolitical landscapes. Financial infrastructures, while typically operating in the background, have been thrust into public discourse due to events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and international sanctions against Russia. This chapter introduces the concept of “infrastructural gazing,” a heuristic that explores the socio-technical processes underlying financial systems, emphasizing their political and social implications. The approach links micro-level financial transactions to macro-level trends, highlighting how mundane financial infrastructures influence power dynamics, inclusion, and inequality. The chapter addresses the differing sections of the handbook, including the transformative effects of digitalization, the rise of central bank digital currencies, and disruptions posed by tech giants, illustrating how financial infrastructures both stabilize and challenge existing power structures. By moving beyond a narrow technical perspective, the volume emphasizes the socio-political stakes embedded in financial systems, and their relevance for scholars, policymakers, and citizens.