Definition ∞ Wholesale Financial Services encompass a broad range of financial activities provided by institutions to other large entities, such as corporations, governments, and other financial firms, rather than to individual consumers. These services often include large-scale lending, treasury management, investment banking, and interbank settlements. In the context of digital assets, it involves the application of blockchain technology to streamline these institutional operations. It represents a significant area for blockchain adoption in traditional finance.
Context ∞ The integration of digital assets and blockchain technology into Wholesale Financial Services is a major focus for central banks and large financial institutions. News frequently reports on central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiatives, tokenized interbank settlements, and blockchain platforms for institutional asset management. This sector holds the potential for significant efficiency gains and new market structures.
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