VersaBank Enhances Tokenized Deposits with Foreign Exchange Functionality

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VersaBank is adding foreign exchange functionality to its Real Bank Tokenized Deposits (RBTD™s), enhancing their commercial appeal and competitive advantage in digital banking.

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• New Foreign Exchange Functionality

  VersaBank commenced an initiative to add foreign exchange capabilities to its proprietary VersaView™ blockchain interface for Real Bank Tokenized Deposits (RBTD™s).

• Enhanced Commercialization of RBTD™s

  This functionality supports the commercialization of RBTD™s, enabling 24/7, low-cost currency conversion between US and Canadian dollars, a key competitive differentiator.

• Strategic Partnership for Development

  The bank engaged Block Time Financial, the original developer of VersaView™, to implement the foreign exchange and rewards capabilities.

• Potential for Low-Cost Deposits

  The enhancement is expected to make RBTD™s a significant opportunity for VersaBank to attract additional low-cost deposits.

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This filing details a significant enhancement to VersaBank's Real Bank Tokenized Deposits (RBTD™s) by adding foreign exchange capabilities to its VersaView™ blockchain interface. This development is crucial for commercialization, offering 24/7, low-cost currency conversion between US and Canadian dollars, which is a unique competitive advantage in the substantial annual trade market between the two countries. The enhancement, developed with Block Time Financial, positions RBTD™s as a more attractive and efficient alternative to traditional foreign exchange and stablecoins, potentially increasing low-cost deposit sources for the bank.