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A major U.S. bank is set to launch tokenized deposits this fall, enabling 24/7 real-time payments, and will expand the service by 2027, entering the blockchain finance competition.
Charlie Scharf, CEO of Wells Fargo, stated in an interview with CNBC on August 4 (local time), “All banks recognize that tokenization and blockchain technology are real.” He added, “The assertion that banks don't understand blockchain is not true. The banking sector is also embracing the technology and developing related services.”
Wells Fargo plans to launch a tokenized deposit service starting this fall, allowing customers to freely move funds and settle transactions in real-time. The service will operate 24/7 and its scope will be expanded by 2027. Scharf explained that in addition to building its own system, Wells Fargo will collaborate with other banks to improve the way corporate clients move funds.
However, corporate clients are not yet actively demanding the introduction of tokenized deposits. Scharf said, “Customers are curious and ask questions, but they are not yet demanding the service because they don't see significant benefits.” He emphasized that demonstrating the practical benefits of tokenized deposits is Wells Fargo's challenge.
Scharf stated that long-term revenue and profitability growth take precedence over net interest margin. He explained that market businesses have lower net interest margins but can generate high profits and acquire additional customers. He said, “The company's focus is on continuously increasing revenue and profitability, and net interest margin is a resulting metric.”
Wells Fargo's stock price rose 14% after asset size restrictions were lifted on June 3 last year. During the same period, Citigroup (C) rose 74%, Bank of America (BAC) rose 39%, and JPMorgan Chase (JPM) rose 33%. Scharf highlighted that recent earnings showed a 25% increase in earnings per share, with market segment revenue and banking segment revenue increasing by 24% and 20% respectively. Expenses increased by 2% due to increased performance-based compensation, and the number of loans, deposits, bankers, and traders also increased.
[Key Article Summary]
-Wells Fargo will launch a 24/7 real-time payment tokenized deposit service this fall.
-Scharf stated that customer demand is still in its early stages and banks must demonstrate the practical benefits of tokenized deposits.
-Wells Fargo's earnings per share increased by 25%, market segment revenue by 24%, and banking segment revenue by 20%.
*Disclaimer: This article is for investment reference only, and we are not responsible for any investment losses based on it. The content should be interpreted for informational purposes only.*
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