Deutsche Bank strategically promotes blockchain technology and is testing a new platform based on Ethereum

Odaily News Deutsche Bank has announced a strategic push into blockchain technology to address challenges facing the financial services industry. The German banking giant is participating in Singapore's Project Guardian, a project led by the Monetary Authority of Singapore that aims to leverage the benefits that blockchain can bring to financial markets. Deutsche Bank is currently testing a new platform based on the Ethereum network to provide services for tokenized funds under Project Guardian. Anand Rengarajan, head of securities services for Asia Pacific and the Middle East and global head of sales at Deutsche Bank, stressed the urgency of adopting innovative technologies. "Blockchain will be critical to helping us remain competitive as margin compression affects the financial services industry," he said. According to Rengarajan, blockchain and smart contract-based solutions can significantly reduce costs, shorten transaction times and minimize risks. (Bloomberg)