According to a new report by Ripple in partnership with CB Insights and UK UK Blockchain Technologies, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Japan’s SBI Group have become the most active players among traditional financially backed blockchain startups.
Between 2020 and 2024, global banks participated in 345 investments in blockchain companies, most of which were investments in early funding rounds Report. Citigroup and Goldman Sachs led 18 deals per transaction, while JP Morgan and Mitsubishi UFJ followed closely behind with 15 investments.
Large rewards, transactions worth $100 million or more are the focus. Banks contributed 33 such rounds in the four-year window, investing capital into companies focusing on transaction infrastructure, tokenization, custody and payment solutions.
Notable examples include the Brazilian Cloudwalk, which raised more than $750 million in Banco Itaú and others’ support. Similarly, Germany’s Solaris earned more than $100 million in revenue from the SBI group, which later became the majority acquisition target.
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G-SIBS back chain with more than 100 transactions
Globally Important Banks (G-SIBS) are a group of financial institutions with significant economic weight that their failures could trigger global financial turmoil, accounting for 106 transactions, including over $100 million in 14 times.
The U.S. and Japanese institutions lead the trading volume, but Singapore, France and the United Kingdom are also active. In total, over $100 billion of blockchain startups have been poured into blockchain startups in over 10,000 transactions worldwide.
Ripple’s survey of more than 1,800 global financial leaders also found that 90% believe blockchain and digital assets will have a “significant or huge impact” on the industry within three years.
Regulatory development also supports momentum Guiding and building innovation for the United States stable countryor genius behavior, in the United States, Market for Crypto Assets (Mica) In the EU, both provide a clearer framework for digital asset operations.
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Bank returns Stablecoins, next tokenized
Supporting investment trends is a surge in demand for real-world blockchain applications. According to Citi Report Stablecoin amounted to In Q1 2025, $650-$700 billion per month, more and more banks are launching their own stablecoins to provide programmable money without exposure to volatility.
Looking ahead, symbolization is expected to be a decisive trend. Boston Consulting Group and Ripple estimate that by 2033, tokenized real-world assets could exceed $18 trillion, with a CAGR of 53%.
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