Uber tests tokenization to put idle cash to work with HSBC and Franklin Templeton
BROBROK News · Based on reporting by CoinDesk ·
Uber took part in a pilot with HSBC and Franklin Templeton to test whether tokenization can help manage idle cash more efficiently. The setup allowed funds to remain in money market products while still being available for payments, including on weekends.
Key points
- The pilot involved Uber, HSBC and Franklin Templeton.
- It aimed to keep cash invested in money market products.
- The company could still access the funds for payments.
- The test extended access beyond traditional banking hours, including weekends.
Why it matters
The pilot shows how tokenization could be used in corporate treasury operations to improve cash flexibility. For crypto markets, it adds another real-world example of token-based infrastructure entering traditional finance.
Original headline: “Uber tests how tokenization can put idle cash to work with HSBC, Franklin Templeton”
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