Crypto
Barclays considers using blockchain for payments, deposits and other banking functions
Barclays is considering adopting blockchain technology to handle core banking functions such as payments and deposits, and to process digital assets including stablecoins, Cointelegraph reported, citing Bloomberg News. The bank is seeking technology cooperation to build a blockchain platform and has sent requests for information to multiple suppliers. It may choose a partner as early as April. The move is seen as part of a strategy to expand its presence in digital assets.