Broadridge(US:BR) Prnewswire·2025-09-29 06:30Core Insights - The 2025 DLT in the Real World report indicates a significant shift in the adoption of distributed ledger technology (DLT) and digital assets, moving from theoretical discussions to operational implementations [1][2][12] - Broadridge Financial Solutions is at the forefront of this transformation, processing over $280 billion in average daily repo transactions in August 2025, a substantial increase from $45 billion a year ago [2] Adoption Trends - 36% of respondents report active DLT initiatives, highlighting advancements in tokenization, settlement, and secure transaction processing [3] - North America leads in DLT adoption, with 50% of firms running live projects, marking a 72% increase from the previous year [4] - In the APAC region, 43% of respondents are live with DLT and digital assets, reflecting ongoing confidence and development [5] Buy-Side Engagement - 61% of buy-side firms are engaged in proof of concepts, pilots, or live digital asset initiatives, indicating strong investor participation [6] - Firms are leveraging DLT and digital assets to improve intraday liquidity (85%) and reduce transaction costs (79%) [6] Financial Investment - Budgets for DLT and digital assets have tripled since 2020, with average annual spending on digital assets reaching $2.2 million in 2025 and DLT investments averaging $1.8 million [7] - Over 40% of respondents are using DLT to drive new product revenues, doubling from the previous year [7] Industry Challenges - Despite progress, firms face challenges such as limited secondary market liquidity and legal clarity, yet nearly half indicate that political and market conditions have accelerated adoption [10] Future Outlook - Expectations for 2026 suggest a transition from pilot projects to fully integrated operations, with DLT becoming integral to capital markets infrastructure [11]