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Goldman Sachs’ CEO, David Solomon, may have his reservations about Bitcoin, labeling it a “speculative investment” during a CNBC interview at the Paris Summer Olympics, but his firm is undeterred in its pursuit of digital assets. Despite a cautious outlook on Bitcoin’s immediate utility, Solomon acknowledges the potential of its underlying technology to revolutionize the financial sector by reducing systemic frictions as digital transformations take hold.
Earlier this year, Goldman Sachs highlighted its commitment to the crypto market, successfully completing tests on the Canton Network, designed for institutional assets. The firm’s increasing involvement, coupled with the launch of a dedicated crypto desk, underscores its belief in digital assets’ value. Matthew McDermott, Goldman’s head of digital assets, reinforced this view at the London Digital Asset Summit, pointing to substantial investments and explorations in the sector.
With plans to roll out three tokenization projects by year’s end and create new marketplaces for tokenized assets, Goldman Sachs is positioning itself at the forefront of the crypto revolution. This proactive approach, supported by significant interest from hedge fund clients and ongoing evaluations by central banks, indicates a bullish future for crypto within leading financial circles.
