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Citi and DBS Complete First Cross-Border Tokenized Deposit Transfer Over Weekend via Swift

Citi and DBS have completed the first cross-border payment using tokenized deposits between the US and Singapore over a weekend, utilizing the Swift blockchain ledger to bypass traditional banking hour limitations. The transaction, settled in minutes, represents a significant improvement over the standard of up to two days for traditional cross-border transfers. This demonstrates traditional banks' exploration of blockchain infrastructure to enhance efficiency while retaining deposits within their channels. Swift has declared its ledger ready for initial use, with plans for a pilot project involving 17 major global banks. In related initiatives, Citi is part of a US group planning a separate tokenized deposit network by 2027, and DBS and JPMorgan are collaborating on a blockchain platform to enable interbank tokenized deposit transfers, aiming to establish an industry standard.

cryptonews.ruIeri 11:11

Citi and DBS Complete First Cross-Border Tokenized Deposit Transfer Over Weekend via Swift

cryptonews.ruIeri 11:11

Wall Street Giant Citi Launches Bitcoin (BTC)! Its Launch Is Scheduled for 2026!

U.S. banking giant Citi has announced new details of its plan to offer digital asset custody services, targeting a launch by late 2026, starting with Bitcoin (BTC). The initiative, called Custody+, aims to merge traditional asset custody with digital asset custody under a single platform. This integrated infrastructure is designed to allow institutional clients to manage both their traditional financial and cryptocurrency holdings seamlessly. Bitcoin's selection as the first supported asset highlights its priority in Citi's institutional crypto strategy, with plans to potentially add other digital assets later. The platform also intends to support 24/7 digital asset market trading, providing investors with a unified ecosystem for all their assets.

cryptonews.ru08/18 13:05

Wall Street Giant Citi Launches Bitcoin (BTC)! Its Launch Is Scheduled for 2026!

cryptonews.ru08/18 13:05

How Will the US Midterm Elections Stir the Market? Citi Presents a Roadmap for 50 and 30 Days Before the Election

With the U.S. midterm elections less than three months away, investors are reassessing the potential market impacts of various political outcomes. Citigroup's strategy team has outlined a trading framework, suggesting that bond markets could rally if the Republican party loses its current unified control of Congress and the White House. The elections on November 3 will determine the composition of the House and Senate. Currently, Republicans hold the presidency and both chambers. Prediction market Polymarket indicates a 48% perceived chance of Democrats winning both houses, though officials warn such data is often misunderstood and is not an official forecast. Citigroup strategists, led by Alex Saunders, argue that a divided government—where different parties control separate power centers—would likely benefit bonds by weakening fiscal expectations and pushing Treasury prices higher, as lower prospects for major new spending typically lead to falling yields. They note that 10-year Treasury yields often decline in such scenarios. Beyond bonds, the election is expected to influence stocks and credit. Historically, markets begin to feel pressure approximately 50 trading days before the vote due to policy uncertainty. However, a relief rally in equities often emerges around 30 days prior to Election Day, potentially extending through year-end. The rise of prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi is changing how participants view elections, though their growth sparks concerns about public misinterpretation and potential market volatility if odds diverge from certified results. Sector-wise, Citigroup believes a divided government could benefit cyclical tech and certain industrial stocks, while defensive sectors like healthcare and consumer staples might lag. For investors, the key is assessing whether the election outcome alters the fiscal policy trajectory, Treasury supply expectations, and the market's pricing of future interest rates, with power dispersion seen as supportive for bonds and potentially boosting risk appetite in select equities.

marsbit08/18 06:15

How Will the US Midterm Elections Stir the Market? Citi Presents a Roadmap for 50 and 30 Days Before the Election

marsbit08/18 06:15

Citi's Interpretation: Why Does Citi Still Give SanDisk a Target Price of $2500 After Earnings Report Despite a Significant Stock Price Drop?

Citi maintains a "Buy" rating on SanDisk with a $2500 price target despite a post-earnings stock drop. This target, implying an 85.1% upside from the August 5th close of $1350.50, hinges on the firm's view that SanDisk merits a higher valuation than traditional NAND cyclical stocks. Although SanDisk reported strong Q4 FY26 results with revenue up 51% sequentially and robust full-year data center growth (+437%), its stock fell sharply on August 6th. Investors are concerned about potential NAND price growth moderation and guidance that failed to meet elevated market expectations. Citi's bullish thesis centers on SanDisk's new long-term "New Business Model" (NBM) agreements. These contracts, covering a significant portion of its NAND bit output for FY27 and FY28, represent minimum revenue commitments of approximately $94 billion backed by financial guarantees. This structure aims to increase revenue and cash flow predictability. The report links this visibility to AI data center demand, driven by the expansion of inference workloads requiring more storage. Citi estimates data center storage capacity demand will grow about 35% in CY27. However, the analysis notes long-term contracts cannot eliminate the NAND cycle. Risks include potential oversupply from industry capacity expansion, competition, and macroeconomic headwinds. The $2500 target essentially bets that AI demand and these contracts can reduce earnings volatility enough to support a premium valuation (~11x CY27E EPS). Key factors to watch are the execution of the $94B commitments, pricing mechanisms, actual data center demand, and industry supply dynamics.

marsbit08/07 07:16

Citi's Interpretation: Why Does Citi Still Give SanDisk a Target Price of $2500 After Earnings Report Despite a Significant Stock Price Drop?

marsbit08/07 07:16

A 30% Chance of a Fed Rate Hike Next Week?

Amid rising oil prices and a lack of clear guidance from the Federal Reserve, markets are repricing policy risk. While most economists expect the Fed to hold rates steady next week, interest rate markets now imply roughly a 30% probability of a hike, pushing U.S. Treasury yields higher across the curve. The 2-year yield hit a new high since early 2025, the 10-year yield reached its highest level this year, and the 30-year yield neared its highest since 2007. However, a Citigroup report from July 23 argues this market pricing does not reflect a widespread bet on an imminent hike. Instead, it represents a higher risk premium demanded by investors to hedge against a potential policy surprise. The report explains that with forward guidance becoming more ambiguous and oil prices boosting inflation risks, uncertainty has increased. Historically, the risk premium around Fed meetings was negligible, but it has now grown as the Fed relies more on data-dependent communication. The lack of clear guidance means that even if the Fed stands pat, yields may not fall significantly, as this uncertainty premium could persist until a clearer communication framework is reestablished.

链捕手07/24 06:24

A 30% Chance of a Fed Rate Hike Next Week?

链捕手07/24 06:24

Citi's Interpretation: Upgrading China, Downgrading South Korea, Is the Emerging Markets Rally Beginning to Broaden?

In its latest emerging markets strategy report, Citi has upgraded China to overweight from neutral, while downgrading South Korea to neutral from overweight. It maintains an overweight rating for China-Taiwan markets. The report sets MSCI EM index targets of 1870 by end-2026 and 2050 by mid-2027, implying further upside of approximately 12% and over 20% respectively from current levels. Citi's move reflects a search for "broadening" opportunities beyond the concentrated rally in AI hardware and tech, which has driven EM gains year-to-date, led by South Korea and China-Taiwan markets. The upgrade for China is based on factors including light investor positioning, potential benefits from lower oil prices, and relative attractiveness in a recovering global growth cycle. While maintaining a strong long-term view on South Korea, Citi notes its recent outperformance and elevated volatility prompted a tactical downgrade. The report highlights that EM earnings revisions remain narrow, with the IT sector contributing about 85% of 2026 EPS estimate upgrades. For a sustained rally, Citi argues that market gains need to broaden to other sectors and regions. China, South Africa, and Mexico rank highly as potential "broadening candidates" based on factors like sensitivity to a weaker dollar, lower bond yields, and oil prices. Key uncertainties include the sustainability of AI capital expenditure returns, geopolitical risks, and Federal Reserve policy. Citi's stance is cautiously optimistic, suggesting the rally has room to broaden rather than signaling a confirmed broad-based EM bull market. The path to higher index targets depends on whether non-tech earnings revisions improve and if capital rotates from concentrated winners into a wider set of markets.

marsbit07/20 10:12

Citi's Interpretation: Upgrading China, Downgrading South Korea, Is the Emerging Markets Rally Beginning to Broaden?

marsbit07/20 10:12

Micron Q2 Earnings Preview: Citi Raises Price Target

TL;DR: Ahead of Micron's Q2 FY26 earnings report on June 24, Citi raised its price target from $840 to $1,200, citing stronger-than-expected 2026 memory prices and high gross margins. The stock price had already neared $1,211, shifting focus to whether the aggressive earnings assumptions will hold. The $1,200 target is based on significantly higher FY27 EPS estimates ($114.73), driven by projections of DRAM ASPs rising 200% and NAND ASPs rising 186% in 2026. The bullish outlook hinges on the ongoing transition of spot price increases (DRAM up 52% YTD) to contract prices, with server demand being a key driver. Supply remains tight, with a projected 5% DRAM shortage in 2026, exacerbated by HBM production consuming capacity. Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) could provide stability but their specific terms are crucial. Risks include HBM yield/ramp challenges, potential industry overcapacity, and AI/data center capex fluctuations. With the stock near the target, future moves depend on the continuation of strong pricing, tight supply, and high margins.

marsbit06/23 03:57

Micron Q2 Earnings Preview: Citi Raises Price Target

marsbit06/23 03:57

Will the Fed Still Cut Interest Rates? Tonight's Data Is Crucial

The core debate surrounding the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cuts is intensifying amid geopolitical conflict and rebounding inflation. The key question is whether high energy prices will cause persistent inflation or weaken consumer demand enough to force the Fed to cut rates. Citigroup presents a bullish case for cuts, arguing that oil supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz are temporary and will not lead to lasting inflationary pressure. They point to receding bond yields and oil prices as evidence the market is pricing in a short-lived shock. Citi's data also shows tightening financial conditions, a stabilizing labor market, and healthy tax returns, supporting their view that the path to lower rates remains open. Conversely, Deutsche Bank offers a starkly contrasting, more hawkish outlook. They argue the Fed's current policy is already neutral and expect rates to remain unchanged indefinitely. Their view is based on stalled disinflation progress and a shift toward more hawkish rhetoric from key Fed officials like Waller, who cited risks from prolonged Middle East conflict and tariffs. Other officials, including Williams and Hammack, signaled rates would likely stay on hold for a "considerable time." The market pricing has shifted dramatically, now forecasting zero cuts in 2026. The imminent release of the March retail sales "control group" data is highlighted as a critical test. This metric, which excludes gas station sales, will reveal if high gasoline prices are eroding consumer spending in other areas. A weak reading could support the case for imminent rate cuts, while a strong one would bolster the argument for the Fed to hold steady. This data is pivotal for determining the near-term policy path.

marsbit04/21 02:47

Will the Fed Still Cut Interest Rates? Tonight's Data Is Crucial

marsbit04/21 02:47

‘Making Bitcoin Bankable’: Citi Plans 2026 BTC Integration With Traditional Finance

A Citibank executive, Nisha Surendran, has announced the firm's plan to introduce infrastructure to integrate Bitcoin (BTC) into traditional finance by 2026. The initiative, dubbed "Making Bitcoin Bankable," aims to provide core custody, institutional-grade key management, and wallet infrastructure, allowing clients to manage Bitcoin alongside traditional assets within the same trusted framework used for $30 trillion in client assets. This will offer a single service model across crypto, securities, and money, simplifying the process for clients by handling complexities like wallets and keys. In a related institutional push, Morgan Stanley also revealed plans to expand its crypto offerings beyond simple access. The bank intends to develop native custody and an internal exchange stack, exploring yield and lending services backed by Bitcoin. This move positions Morgan Stanley to potentially become the first major bank to offer such a comprehensive in-house combination, prioritizing client security and trust. Both announcements signal a significant step toward mainstream cryptocurrency adoption within traditional financial systems.

bitcoinist02/28 08:14

‘Making Bitcoin Bankable’: Citi Plans 2026 BTC Integration With Traditional Finance

bitcoinist02/28 08:14

Citi builds on Solana: Will SOL become the ‘internet capital market’?

Citigroup (Citi) has completed a proof-of-concept for tokenizing traditional financial instruments on the Solana blockchain in collaboration with PwC. The test simulated the full lifecycle of tokenized bills of exchange, exploring how TradFi assets can move onto blockchain in a practical way. Despite recent price volatility and an 11% weekly drop in SOL's value, the network continues to demonstrate strong fundamentals. Solana handles approximately three times more daily transactions than Ethereum and all its Layer 2 networks combined. Its Total Value Locked (TVL) stands at around $6.36 billion, with significant DEX volume of $3.72 billion and perpetual futures volume of $1.45 billion. Notably, SOL spot ETFs saw $8.89 million in weekly inflows despite the price decline, bringing total assets to roughly $674 million, indicating strong long-term investor confidence. As summarized by a researcher from Artemis, Solana leads in users, transactions, developer growth, trading volume, and fees, positioning it to potentially become the "internet capital market." Institutional experimentation and continued capital allocation suggest growing belief in Solana's long-term narrative.

ambcrypto02/13 00:02

Citi builds on Solana: Will SOL become the ‘internet capital market’?

ambcrypto02/13 00:02

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