Financial transformation, digital assets and digital payments

Blockchain and Digital Assets

Blockchain

Blockchain and digital assets are reshaping financial infrastructure, accelerating tokenisation, on‑chain settlement and digital payments through stablecoins, tokenised deposits and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Financial institutions can integrate these solutions in a secure, regulated and scalable manner, unlocking efficiency gains and new business opportunities. Contact PwC to implement blockchain and digital payment solutions across your organisation.

The new financial infrastructure: Blockchain, DLT and Tokenisation

Innovation in services
Innovation in services 


Development of trusted, regulated financial services that complement core banking activities.

Expanding digital payments
Expanding digital payments 


The future of payments is being reshaped by stablecoins, tokenised deposits and CBDCs.

On‑chain settlement
On‑chain settlement


Instant, interoperable payments transforming the financial industry.

Tokenised assets and funds
Tokenised assets and funds 
 

Innovation across bonds, funds and structured products.

Tokenised assets and funds
Regulatory framework (MiCAR)

Mature, clear, stable and supportive.

Tokenisation, collateral and financing
Tokenisation, collateral and financing 

New financing models without counterparty risk.

The next generation of financial products


Solutions that drive digital transformation in the financial sector. Discover how PwC can help implement these solutions.
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Custody & Digital Security

Digital Custody & Security

Leading global banks provide secure institutional custody for digital assets.

Digital Asset Investment

Digital Asset Investment

Asset managers structure tokenized funds for regulated exposure to digital assets, combining innovation and compliance.

Payments and Services with Digital Assets

Payments and Services with Digital Assets

Global networks process stablecoin transactions, integrating on/off-ramps, bank accounts, and cash management.

Credit Collateralized by Digital Assets

Credit Collateralized by Digital Assets

Institutions carry out lending operations using digital assets as collateral, with programmed and automated execution via smart contracts.

B2B and Institutional Services

B2B and Institutional Services

Banking-as-a-Service for fintechs, exchanges, and token issuers, with end-to-end compliance.

Blockchain and Digital Asset Solutions

PwC supports financial institutions in the secure and efficient adoption of blockchain, offering solutions that combine technological innovation with regulatory rigor. Through tokenization models, DLT integration, and robust compliance frameworks, we help modernize services, strengthen trust, enhance efficiency, and protect your reputation in a rapidly evolving financial ecosystem.

Assess the digitalization potential of your assets.

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Full Digital Asset Integration
Full Digital Asset Integration

Incorporation into the financial model with the creation and management of innovative financial products.

Trust Compliance
Trust & Compliance

Structuring solutions aligned with the most stringent regulatory requirements.

Sustainable Profitability
Sustainable Profitability

Lasting and profitable growth through financial innovation.

Client and Brand Protection
Client and Brand Protection

Strengthening reputation through security, transparency, and governance.


 

Benefits of Blockchain-Based Financial Services

At PwC, we transform traditional financial services into blockchain-based solutions, increasing liquidity, operational efficiency, and access to new investors through tokenized digital models. Contact us to evaluate the potential of blockchain for your services.

New Revenue Streams
New Revenue Streams


  • Custody, issuance, compliance, transactions, and settlement
  • Cross-selling with wealth management, product structuring, and tax advisory

 

Strengthening Client Relationships
Strengthening Client Relationships

  • Maximizing retention and attraction of high-value clients
  • Secure and innovative digital offering
  • Protection against disintermediation, addressing pressure from fintechs and neobanks 

 

Operational and Competitive Efficiency
Operational and Competitive Efficiency  
  
  • Significant reduction in operational costs and intermediaries
  • Increased asset liquidity and transparency
  • Strategic positioning as an innovative and trustworthy institution 

 

Looking to make your financial services more efficient, secure, and future-ready?

PwC supports financial institutions in adopting blockchain solutions, on-chain payments, and digital assets, with greater efficiency, security, and regulatory compliance.

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Luís Filipe  Barbosa

Luís Filipe Barbosa

Financial Services Market Leader, PwC Portugal

Rodrigo Rabeca Domingues

Rodrigo Rabeca Domingues

Partner - Financial Services & Digital Assets, PwC Portugal

Roberto Bilro Mendes

Roberto Bilro Mendes

Financial Services Risk​ & Regulation Partner, PwC Portugal

Nicole Fortunato

Nicole Fortunato

Legal Director – Head of Digital Law, PwC Portugal

Beatriz Geraldes

Beatriz Geraldes

Crypto Project Manager, PwC Portugal

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