Citi Deposit Tokens Surpass $1 Billion in Daily Settlements, Accelerating Wall Street's On-Chain Shift

Citigroup’s blockchain-based deposit token service, Citi Token Services (CTS), has reached a milestone by processing over $1 billion in daily transaction volume across five global markets. By converting traditional bank deposits into digital tokens on a private blockchain, the service enables real-time, 24/7 cross-border settlements that bypass the limitations of traditional banking hours and intermediary delays. This infrastructure allows global corporations to optimize liquidity management by eliminating the need to pre-position cash in regional subsidiary accounts. Unlike stablecoins backed by external reserves, CTS tokens are direct representations of bank deposits, maintaining the security and regulatory framework of traditional banking. The platform is currently utilized by major entities, including members of the Intercontinental Exchange and fintech firm Payoneer, to handle urgent funding needs and margin calls. This development represents a significant shift toward on-chain finance, where major institutions like Citi and JPMorgan are modernizing financial plumbing to support automated, programmable settlements. As global finance moves toward a 'token-dollar' system, Citi plans to expand the service to additional currencies and markets to further enhance capital efficiency.