Citi Token Services built by Citibank using blockchain technology has achieved 24/7 cross-border settlement.

According to Mars Finance, as reported by Crowdfund Insider, Citibank has released dual reports titled "Investing in the Future" and "Real-time Financial System," indicating that global infrastructure investment demand will reach 58.6 trillion USD over the next 15 years, calling for innovative financing models such as sovereign wealth funds and public-private partnerships (PPP) to fill the gap. The report states that current traditional financing models are constrained by budget deficits and need to attract institutional capital towards long-term收益 areas such as renewable energy and digital infrastructure. The concurrently launched "Real-time Financial System" report reveals that Citibank's Citi Token Services, built using blockchain technology, has achieved 24/7 cross-border settlement, with a daily average transaction volume equivalent to Germany's GDP. This solution utilizes smart contracts to optimize supply chain finance and trade settlement processes, and its network covering over 160 countries can provide real-time cash management services for enterprises. The report cites Citibank's DeFi strategist Alex Saunders, who believes that by 2025, crypto assets will continue to integrate into the mainstream financial system. Citibank emphasizes the need to collaborate with the government to address regulatory complexities and cybersecurity challenges to support the compliant development of real-time financial infrastructure.