RBC Capital Markets analysts have warned that European banks with substantial corporate cash management operations, such as HSBC and Deutsche Bank, could be significantly impacted should businesses increasingly adopt cryptocurrencies for managing their finances. The report, released on Wednesday, highlights that banks failing to adapt to digital assets risk tighter margins and client attrition, although the evolving landscape also presents new revenue avenues for lenders.

The analysis, which surveyed 18 European banks, found that corporate cross-border payments are perceived as the most immediate application for digital money. Highly exposed banks, particularly those deriving 10% or more of their group revenues from corporate…