Barclays plans to develop a dedicated blockchain infrastructure capable of processing stablecoin transactions and issuing tokenized deposits. This platform aims to integrate with existing payment systems, offering customers quicker settlement times and expanded digital asset services.

By entering the stablecoin and tokenization space, the bank seeks to diversify revenue streams beyond traditional retail and wholesale banking. The move positions Barclays to capture fees from digital asset issuance, custody, and transactional services as institutional and corporate demand grows.

Barclays analysts highlight that extreme AI-led dispersion is reshaping global equity leadership, favoring Europe’s Heavy Assets, Low Obsolescence (HALO) sectors over US technology. This perspective underscores the bank’s research strength and may drive increased client engagement with its market analysis.