This is a guest opinion post from Nadine Chakar, Head of State Street Digital.
This year rewarded anyone who focused on the digital economy. The momentum, relevance, and near ubiquity of digital assets has been undeniable, from cryptocurrencies to NFTs to tokenized assets. Global financial institutions have stepped up, and in June 2021, we launched State Street Digital to lead the evolution of digital markets and harness our deep expertise and resources to help our clients stay ahead of these massive industry shifts. We know digital assets and development of new technology will continue to reshape the financial services landscape with unprecedented force, and here are six predictions for 2022:
In 2021, the digital economy transformation made enormous strides forward, as digital assets are starting to integrate seamlessly into the fabric of the industry. There is no doubt that 2022 will be a year of continued innovation in the digital asset space, and it will be incumbent on financial institutions to provide the tools needed for clients to solve for both their traditional and digital investment needs. The opportunity ahead for digital assets is nearly limitless, and we are certain that in 2022, everyone will be watching this space.
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