SHIFT · GLOBAL
Bank settlement platform proves atomic delivery-versus-payment for stablecoins and tokenized deposits
Partior (bank-backed global settlement infrastructure) and OpenAssets completed a proof-of-concept showing stablecoins and commercial tokenized bank deposits can settle atomically in one transaction—no counterparty or timing risk.
WHY IT MATTERS
Removes settlement friction and risk from blockchain-based finance; enables real-time PvP across digital assets and regulated deposits, reshaping how banks will clear and settle in the next 3–5 years.
Source: Finextra · 2026-08-03