New regulations and growing corporate interest are pulling digital assets into the financial mainstream. For example, stablecoins offer faster, 24/7 settlement, lower costs, and smoother cross-border payments, a direct challenge to legacy payment rails and longstanding customer expectations. Institutions that ignore the shift risk fading into the background. The good news, according to this article, is that banks are well-positioned to capitalize on this trend: their regulatory credibility gives them a real edge as issuers, custodians, and infrastructure partners.
Have blockchain and digital wallets changed how you think about engaging customers? What investments or partnerships could help your institution offer stablecoin access or services?
And how are you adapting your risk management and compliance frameworks for digital asset activity?