- Why is onchain finance becoming a strategic priority for banks now, and what is driving the sense of urgency?
- What competitive risks do traditional banks face if they delay building capabilities over the next 12 to 24 months?
- What does it take to establish wallet infrastructure inside a regulated banking environment?
- Which internal hurdles, from governance and compliance to technology integration and stakeholder buy-in, matter most in the early stages?
- Which early use cases are most likely to help banks build capability, confidence and a credible long-term strategy?
Onchain finance is here: How banks are building the foundation now
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As digital assets move closer to the core of financial services, banks are facing a more immediate strategic question: how quickly must they act to remain competitive? Neobanks, fintechs and digital-native players are already helping to reshape expectations around faster settlement, always-on services and new forms of programmable money. For incumbent institutions, the next 12 to 24 months may be critical in determining which firms can build credibility, capability and long-term relevance in onchain finance.
The focus is now shifting from whether onchain finance matters to how banks can begin building in a practical, risk-aware and commercially meaningful way. That means making decisions around wallet infrastructure, governance, compliance, cybersecurity and operating models, while also identifying the use cases most likely to create internal momentum.
In partnership with Fireblocks, The Banker will bring together senior banking and technology leaders to examine what banks are doing now, where the biggest hurdles remain and how firms can prepare for a fast-evolving market.
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