Citi Token Services, built by Citi using blockchain technology, has achieved 24/7 cross-border settlement.

According to Crowdfund Insider, Citibank released two reports, "Investing in the Future" and "Real-Time Financial System," pointing out that global infrastructure investment demand will reach $58.6 trillion in the next 15 years, calling for innovative financing models such as sovereign wealth funds and public-private partnerships (PPP) to fill the gap. The report states that current traditional financing models are constrained by budget deficits and need to attract institutional capital to long-term return areas such as renewable energy and digital infrastructure. The "Real-Time Financial System" report, released simultaneously, reveals that Citi Token Services, built by Citibank using blockchain technology, has achieved 24/7 cross-border settlement, with a daily processing volume equivalent to Germany's GDP. The solution uses smart contracts to optimize supply chain finance and trade settlement processes, and its network covering more than 160 countries can provide companies with real-time cash management services. The report cites the views of Citibank DeFi strategist Alex Saunders, who believes that crypto assets will continue to integrate into the mainstream financial system in 2025. Citibank emphasizes the need to work with governments to address regulatory complexity and cybersecurity challenges to support the compliant development of real-time financial infrastructure. [ChainCatcher]