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The New Gold: Traditional Banking Embraces Crypto Assets
Marco VanhoutenFebruary 5, 2026

Wall Street Goes Digital
What began as a libertarian curiosity on internet forums has today become the cornerstone of the modern economy. JP Morgan and HSBC confirmed this morning that they will start offering savings accounts and loans denominated in "Crypto-Eur" and "US-Digital."

Stability and Trust
The volatility that characterized the 2020s seems to be behind us. With clear regulatory frameworks established by the European Union and the SEC, digital assets now offer the security of treasury bonds with the efficiency of blockchain.
Impact on Business:
- Instant Payments: International transfers now take seconds, not days.
- Smart Contracts: The automation of legal bureaucracy saves billions in administrative costs.
- Asset Tokenization: From real estate to intellectual property, everything can be divided and traded liquidly.
"Banking keeps evolving. We are witnessing the greatest wealth transfer in history towards the digital economy," noted Bloomberg senior analyst Jessica Li.
The Future of Work
This financial transformation is accompanied by a shift in the labor paradigm. Companies adopting these technologies are reporting a 40% increase in productivity, enabling asynchronous and truly global work models.

Money is changing, and with it, the way the world does business.



