W3Rooster: Whenever a major bank mentions blockchain, the reaction is almost predictable. Within minutes, headlines begin circulating across social media,
- BNY Mellon is integrating blockchain technology into its core infrastructure, specifically its Digital Transfer Agency, to modernize the tracking of investment fund ownership.
- This move focuses on improving efficiency, transparency, and record-keeping for trillions of dollars in assets, rather than engaging in cryptocurrency speculation.
- The adoption by a 240-year-old banking giant signals a broader trend of traditional finance incorporating blockchain for operational upgrades, not as a replacement for existing systems.
Topics: Banks bankingsystems, Infrastructure providers, Public market, Custody asset servicing, Tokenization platforms, Public bond tokenization
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