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Banks Commit Over $100 Billion to Blockchain Infrastructure and Plan Widespread Digital Asset Initiatives

Two-thirds of surveyed banks expect to launch digital asset initiatives within three years despite unclear global rules

Ripple: banks have invested over $100 billion in blockchain infrastructure since 2020
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Overview

  • Traditional banks channeled over $100 billion into blockchain and digital asset initiatives from 2020 to 2024, participating in 345 deals and 33 mega-rounds valued at $100 million or more.
  • Payment-related infrastructure attracted the biggest share of investment, with crypto custody, tokenization, on-chain foreign exchange also drawing significant funding.
  • Citigroup and Goldman Sachs led in deal count with 18 investments each, followed by JPMorgan Chase and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group at 15 apiece.
  • More than 90% of finance leaders surveyed anticipate blockchain and digital assets will have a significant or massive impact on finance within the next three years.
  • Emerging markets including the UAE, India and Singapore are outpacing the U.S. and Europe in adoption under new regulatory frameworks such as the GENIUS Act and MiCA.