Goldman Sachs Boosts Crypto Trading, Tokenization

By: bitcoin ethereum news|2025/05/02 22:00:04

Goldman Sachs plans to expand its crypto trading, lending, and tokenization initiatives. An executive believes that regulatory clarity is vital for institutional-scale adoption of crypto. The bank is spinning out its blockchain-based GS DAP platform to drive participation. Goldman Sachs is making a bigger push into digital assets. The bank just unveiled plans to ramp up its crypto trading and invest more heavily in tokenization. That’s an industry already worth billions. Speaking at TOKEN2049 in Dubai, Mathew McDermott, Global Head of Digital Assets at Goldman Sachs, drove home the point about the bank’s deeper dive into the crypto world. “We’re seeing more of our clients wanting to actively engage in digital assets,” McDermott told attendees while adding that the demand is pushing the investment firm to expand trading, lending, and tokenization initiatives “more aggressively. Expanding Crypto Services Goldman used to mostly just play in the digital asset secondary markets. This meant things like trading private equity and derivatives. Now, the bank plans to jump into crypto lending. It also aims to check out tokenized products that clients can actually use in the real world. Rules Are Key for Crypto to Grow Big McDermott stressed that the next phase of growth hinges on one critical factor, i.e., regulatory clarity. Under former US President Joe Biden and former US SEC Chair Gary Gensler, the digital asset space has suffered due to lack of regulations. Related: Goldman Sachs’ Blockchain Spin-off: A $10 Trillion Crypto Market Catalyst? However, President Donald Trump has taken numerous pro-crypto initiatives to push for the adoption of digital assets and Bitcoin as the US’ first “crypto president.” McDermott spelled out why rules are key for getting big. “To achieve scale, you need big institutions deploying capital across a cross-section of the market. Regulation is the key that unlocks that next level. US Stablecoin Bills Might Help If these bills provide banks and financial institutions with clear, secure paths to adopt stablecoins, it could trigger a massive leap in adoption and utility. According to the executive, a stablecoin regulation could “accelerate the use of digital currency by big players.” It is important to note that Trump’s very own World Liberty Finance (WLF) debuted a stablecoin called USD1 in March on the Binance Smart Chain and Ethereum. The stablecoin hit mainstream headlines when it was used by UAE investment firm MGX purchased a $2 billion stake in Binance transacted entirely in USD1. Related: Binance Lands $2 Billion From MGX, Deal Done Entirely in USD1 Stablecoin Goldman’s Digital Platform Going Solo Moreover, Goldman Sachs’ own digital asset system, called GS DAP, a blockchain-based system designed to reduce settlement times and streamline institutional trading, will be turned into a standalone entity. The move aims to overcome institutional hesitancy about platforms controlled by direct competitors. In partnership with Tradeweb Markets, the new independent venture will seek to offer a commercially scalable infrastructure fit for a multi-bank ecosystem. Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is for informational and educational purposes only. The article does not constitute financial advice or advice of any kind. Coin Edition is not responsible for any losses incurred as a result of the utilization of content, products, or services mentioned. Readers are advised to exercise caution before taking any action related to the company. Source: https://coinedition.com/goldman-sachs-crypto-expansion-tokenization/

On March 4, 2026, DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE American: DDC) today announced preliminary, unaudited full-year financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company expects to achieve record revenue and record positive adjusted EBITDA, primarily driven by continued growth in its core consumer food business and overall margin improvement. The final audited financial report is expected to be released in mid-April 2026.

2025 Full-Year Financial Highlights

Revenue: Expected to be between $39 million and $41 million, reaching a new company high.

Organic Growth: Excluding the impact of the company's strategic contraction of its U.S. operations, core revenue is expected to grow 11% to 17% year over year.

Gross Profit Margin: Expected to be between 28% and 30%, reflecting continued operational efficiency improvements.

Adjusted EBITDA: The company expects to achieve a positive full-year result in 2025, a significant improvement from a $3.5 million loss in 2024, mainly due to rigorous cost controls and a higher-margin sales mix.

Core Consumer Food Business Performance

In 2025, DDC's core consumer food business maintained strong operational performance.

The company also disclosed Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA, a metric that further excludes costs related to its Bitcoin reserve strategy and non-cash fair value adjustments related to its Bitcoin holdings from adjusted EBITDA to more accurately reflect the core business performance.

In 2025, Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $5.5 million and $6 million.

Bitcoin Reserve Update

In the first half of 2025, DDC initiated a long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy, holding Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset.

As of December 31, 2025: The company holds 1,183 BTC.

As of February 28, 2026: Holdings increased to 2,118 BTC

Today's additional purchase of 65 BTC brings the company's total holdings to 2,183 BTC

DDC Founder, Chairman, and CEO Norma Chu stated, "We are proud to have closed 2025 with record revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA, demonstrating the steady growth of the company's consumer food business and the ongoing improvement in profitability. We are building a disciplined, growth-oriented food platform and strategically allocating capital to Bitcoin assets with a long-term view, aligning with our core beliefs. We believe that this dual-track model of 'Steady Consumer Business + Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' will help DDC create lasting long-term value for shareholders."

Adjusted EBITDA Definition
For the full year 2025, the company defines "Adjusted EBITDA" (a non-GAAP financial measure) as: Net income / (loss) excluding the following items:· Interest expense· Taxes· Foreign exchange gains/losses· Long-lived asset impairment· Depreciation and amortization· Non-cash fair value changes related to financial instruments (including Bitcoin holdings)· Stock-based compensation

About DDC Enterprise Limited

DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE: DDC) is actively implementing its corporate Bitcoin Treasury strategy while continuing to strengthen its position as a leading global Asian food platform.

The company has established Bitcoin as a core reserve asset and is executing a prudent, long-oriented accumulation strategy. While expanding its portfolio of food brands, DDC is gradually becoming one of the public company pioneers in integrating Bitcoin into its corporate financial architecture.

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DDC Enterprise Limited Announces 2025 Unaudited Preliminary Financial Performance: Record Revenue Achieved, Bitcoin Treasury Grows to 2183 Coins