Digital Asset Talent and Infrastructure Challenges
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On October 13, 2026, PYMNTS reported that a report released jointly by PYMNTS Intelligence and FIS showed that 42% of financial institutions view the skills gap as an obstacle to adopting digital assets. The report noted that banks advancing digital asset implementation need talent capable of connecting existing systems; approximately 80% to 85% of digital asset integration work involves connecting service providers to banks’ internal systems and meeting regulatory requirements. In addition, 55% of banks view institutional-grade infrastructure and operational support as key to driving digital asset adoption.
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- PYMNTSDigital Assets: The Evolving Talent Landscape
A report from PYMNTS Intelligence and FIS shows that 42% of financial institutions view skills gaps as an obstacle to digital asset adoption, and that banks need talent capable of connecting digital assets to existing systems to implement them. In digital asset integration, 80% to 85% of the work involves connecting service providers to banks’ internal systems and meeting regulatory requirements, while 55% of banks view institutional-grade infrastructure and operational support as key to driving adoption.
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