2026-01-16 03:27:50

Wall Street is making new moves. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon recently dropped a bombshell during the earnings call— the company is increasing its investment in crypto-related technologies, focusing on tokenized assets and prediction markets.

Solomon's statement was very clear: "Both of these areas are key focuses with significant internal manpower dedicated to them." He revealed that a sizable team is working closely with management, spending a lot of time researching tokenization, prediction markets, and other crypto-related innovative technologies, assessing how these can expand or accelerate Goldman Sachs' existing trading and advisory businesses.

However, Solomon also issued a caution—don't get your hopes up too high. He acknowledged that while interest in these technologies is growing, actual implementation and large-scale adoption will still take time. "Sometimes these things are indeed exciting, but the pace of change may not be as fast as some people hype. But these are real trends, and we are investing substantial resources."

What's even more interesting is that Solomon mentioned he personally held talks with prediction market platforms in early 2026, highlighting Goldman Sachs' serious interest in this sector.

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SorryRugPulled

· 01-19 02:56

Goldman Sachs finally woke up? Tokenization and prediction markets are indeed impressive, but I've heard Solomon's spiel too many times. Let's wait until they actually launch the product. Basically, it's just testing the waters. Don't be fooled by these press releases; I understand the capital tricks very well. Wait, early 2026? The timeline seems a bit strange… Was it last year or? The entry of big institutions is indeed a signal, but "a sizable team" still sounds very vague. Who knows exactly how much they invested?

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SignatureDenied

· 01-17 15:35

Goldman Sachs is finally getting serious, but Solomon's words sound a bit cautious... Tokenization and prediction markets are indeed the way forward, but I'm just worried they might just be talking the talk. Real money investment is the real deal; let's see their subsequent actions. Discussions started as early as 2026, indicating there's indeed potential, but do we have to wait for implementation? Such a pace... Don't follow the trend in investments; when Goldman Sachs acts, caution is even more necessary.

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StablecoinAnxiety

· 01-16 12:50

Goldman Sachs is really trying to eat up the time difference. Big capital invests in crypto in a Schrödinger-like manner, claiming the technology is exciting while pouring cold water on it... Talking about prediction markets as early as 2026? I should have gotten in earlier. Now, how can I keep up with these big shots... Tokenization has been talked about for so many years, but very few projects have actually been implemented. Is Goldman Sachs really investing this time, or is it just another prelude to cutting leeks? Solomon's words sound like a preemptive warning to regulators, afraid of being criticized for "betting on crypto"... Honestly, they are still optimistic, just pretending to be restrained.

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NewDAOdreamer

· 01-16 03:57

Goldman Sachs enters the tokenization and prediction markets? Now even the tough guys have to lower their heads and behave, crypto is really about to turn around. Here comes that same old tune of "We are very optimistic but don't rush," but in the end, they still need to pour money in to make it count. Even Solomon personally met with them and is still stepping on the brakes—typical Wall Street hypocrisy, conservative in words but greedy in actions. The real big fish is finally about to enter the sea—that's the true signal of a bull market. The question is, will Goldman Sachs's involvement necessarily lead to quick implementation? I don't think so; it still depends on whether the technology has real applications. Goldman Sachs is the fastest to act in the tokenized assets space; they've been working on it before, now they're just making it public. These Wall Street folks are always the last to get on board, yet they think they are the first to see through everything. Solomon's words mean two things: We're coming, but don't expect too much. Starting to get involved in prediction markets by early 2026? By then, the market will probably have already heated up, and they'll be late to the game.

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WhaleSurfer

· 01-16 03:45

Goldman Sachs finally can't sit still anymore, is tokenization really about to take off? Listening to Solomon's words, it's both hopeful and frightening... Talking about prediction markets as early as 2026, this pace is much faster than what they say. Big capital entering the game is just different; the retail investors will have to scramble for the tracks again.

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WalletDivorcer

· 01-16 03:43

Goldman Sachs is back to talking big, but by the time they actually get on board, it’s probably too late. I’ve heard Solomon’s rhetoric many times before—"invest resources," "closely monitor"... and in the end? Talking about negotiations in 2026? Are they trying to catch the bottom? Haha. On tokenization, Solana has already figured it out long ago. Goldman Sachs only now paying attention... kind of late. They say they won’t move too quickly, but then turn around and pour money in. I understand this kind of move. If the prediction market really takes off, Goldman Sachs will still rely on tech companies to lead the way. Another round of capital "seriousness." Let’s wait and see how they try to spin it in the end.

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SmartContractWorker

· 01-16 03:40

Goldman Sachs is really taking action now, not just talking about it Solomon himself has stepped in, and tokenization and prediction markets are indeed the next wave of opportunities But don't be fooled by him; frankly, we're still waiting for the real opportunity to come

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UnluckyLemur

· 01-16 03:35

Goldman Sachs is finally waking up... But that saying "the pace of change isn't that fast" sounds like they're leaving themselves an escape route? Wait, early 2026? Is this guy time-traveling? Tokenized assets can truly reshape finance, but the key still depends on how much real money they invest... Anyone can just talk. Predicting the market is indeed interesting, but will Wall Street turn it into another tool for cutting the leeks? It's better to have big institutions involved than not... At least it shows this isn't some scam. Old Solomon is secretly watching our chart too. Wow, are they planning to pull Web3 into Goldman Sachs' office?

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