$580 Billion: Dallas Fed Researchers Warn Tokenized Deposits Could Weaken Banks' Maturity Transformation Capacity
Odaily News: Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (Dallas Fed) have stated that tokenized deposits and round-the-clock instant blockchain transfers could weaken bank liquidity and limit their ability to issue long-term loans. The research was authored by Rosie Levy and Srini Ramaswamy.
The study notes that of the $7 trillion in maturity risk borne by U.S. banks, approximately 80% is supported by the maturity characteristics of traditional deposits. If the weighted average maturity of deposits shortened by 10%, the banking system's maturity transformation capacity would decline by roughly $580 billion, potentially increasing liquidity risks and outflows pressure.
Chris Turner, co-founder of Kula, stated that the speed of token transfers does not equate to the legal settlement of underlying financial claims. Tokens can be moved across blockchain networks in seconds, but payments, ownership, and legal claims still rely on banks, custodians, clearing systems, and regulatory registries to complete settlement. (Bitcoin.com News)
