Authors : Edmund Kofi Yeboah; Daniel Duah; Joseph Kobi; Benjamin Yaw Kokroko

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 1 - January

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jan591

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Abstract : Multinational companies have been struggling with unprecedented difficulties in treasury activities in different jurisdictions, such as liquidity management, cross-border payment, and regulatory compliance, and financial transparency. Conventional treasury management systems are usually characterized by fragmentation, manual handling, and the inability to have real time visibility of cash positions and financial flows. The current paper examines how blockchain technology is being employed in the corporate treasury management systems of multi-nationals. We discuss the application of the distributed ledger technology to revolutionize the treasury processes via real-time settlement and automated compliance checks, improved transparency, and minimized organizational expenses through in-depth review of the available literature and industry experiences. The study examines blockchain-based treasury systems technical architecture, implementation issues, regulatory aspects, and multinational strategic advantages. Our suggestion to the blockchain implementation in treasury management is a system covering interoperability needs, integration of smart contracts, security measures, and governance. Based on the findings, the blockchain technology has high potentials of enhancing the efficiency of the treasury and mitigating the counterparty risk, as well as making the cash management in the global operation more effective. Nevertheless, the implementation should be done with specific attention to the maturity of technologies, governmental alignment, organizational preparedness, and collaboration in the ecosystem. The study can be an addition to the literature on the use of blockchain in corporate finance and can offer effective advice to treasury practitioners who might be considering an adoption of distributed ledger technology.

Keywords : Blockchain Technology, Corporate Treasury Management, Multinational Corporations, Distributed Ledger Technology, Smart Contracts, Cross-Border Payments, Financial Transparency, Treasury Automation.

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