By Ken Akure | 22 June, 2023 |

The financial services sector is not immune to the revolutionary effects of blockchain technology. Banks and neobanks alike can significantly benefit from the decentralized and transparent nature of the blockchain.

This article will examine how the financial sector can implement blockchain technology to improve internal procedures, cut operating costs, attract and retain customers, and deliver cutting-edge financial services.

Secure and Transparent Transactions

Due to its inherent security and transparency features, the blockchain is an ideal technology for the financial sector. By implementing blockchain-based solutions that eliminate intermediaries, financial institutions can reduce the risk of fraud and enhance security. 

Since the blockchain provides an immutable record of all transaction data and permits real-time monitoring and auditing, it will lead to regulatory compliance and money laundering prevention. With the blockchain, users’ trust will increase as they will be assured that their transactions are recorded on an unalterable ledger. Built on blockchain networks, smart contracts can automate and enforce transaction terms, ensuring compliance and minimizing transactional errors.

Streamlined International Payments 

International transactions are time-consuming, full of third parties, and expensive. Blockchain technology, which allows for instant, cheap, and direct peer-to-peer transactions, has the potential to revolutionize this process completely. 

Blockchain’s distributed ledger allows for instant verification and settlement of international transactions. This can replace the time-consuming procedures used by traditional financial systems. Stablecoins can further ease international transactions by mitigating the volatility of cryptocurrencies. By eliminating the need for third parties, blockchain technology can help the financial institution cut down on transaction fees and settlement times.

Efficient Identity Verification

Identity verification is a crucial aspect of banking operations. However, the process could be shorter. Identity management systems based on the blockchain can improve consumer onboarding and verification procedures. By utilizing distributed ledger technology, financial institutions can efficiently process and securely store customer identity information, reducing the need for repeated institution-wide verification processes.

With blockchain-based identity solutions, customers can control their personal data, ensuring privacy and reducing the risk of data breaches. In addition, it will facilitate the sharing of verified customer information between banks and other financial institutions, enhancing customer experience.

Improved Lending and Credit Scoring 

Blockchain technology can revolutionize the traditional lending process by increasing credit scoring transparency and precision. By utilizing blockchain-based platforms, financial institutions can access decentralized databases containing individuals’ verifiable and immutable financial records, allowing for more precise credit evaluations.

Moreover, smart contracts can be used to automate loan agreements, increasing efficiency and ensuring prompt repayment. Blockchain-based lending platforms can also facilitate peer-to-peer lending by directly connecting debtors and lenders, thereby reducing costs and expanding credit accessibility.

How THRESH0LD can help Banks Leverage the Blockchain

As a service provider, THRESH0LD can assist banks/neobanks in leveraging blockchain technology by providing the infrastructure required to provide blockchain wallets. Here are the services THRESH0LD can provide:

• Seamless Wallet Integration: THRESH0LD’s infrastructure can seamlessly integrate into the existing digital banking system. This integration will be fast, efficient, and secure. With THRESH0LD’s integration, banks and neo-banks can easily combine the security and convenience of blockchain-based wallets with the familiarity of traditional banking systems. This integration will increase security and allow customers to seamlessly transfer funds between their blockchain wallets and conventional bank accounts.
• Secure Wallet Infrastructure: Banks can benefit from THRESH0LD’s blockchain-based wallet architecture due to our high level of security. We provide multiple security layers and multi-party computation (MPC) with securely encrypted vault protection. This will help financial institutions protect their clients’ digital assets from theft and unauthorized access.
• Transaction Monitoring and Reporting: The services offered on our platform also come with tools that enable banks and neobanks to monitor their clients’ transactions in real time. That way, anti-money laundering (AML) and customer due diligence (KYC) processes can be transparent and regulatory compliant.

Conclusion 

Crypto and blockchain are the inevitable future of money. Our wallet-as-a-service solution can help financial institutions stay ahead of the curve by offering their customers a comprehensive suite of digital asset management services, enabling them to take advantage of the blockchain’s benefits. This will help banks and neobanks adjust to the evolving nature of the financial sector and the growing demand for blockchain-based solutions. 

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About THRESH0LD

THRESH0LD is a self-custody MPC wallet infrastructure solution for companies building/scaling blockchain-based products (such as crypto exchanges, payment companies, NeoBanks, etc) We help you cut transaction fees, efficiently manage mass crypto transactions, save time with automation, and enhance security. We support 44 blockchain protocols and a DeFiBridge that enables swaps across thousands of assets. Thresh0ld is being deployed by over 80+ digital asset businesses across Africa, Australia, Europe, and Asia.

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