BlockchainIn June of 2025 one of BNP Paribas analysts Johann Palychata penned a proBitcoin article in the companys Quintessence publication But over the last several months banks including BNP Paribas have distanced themselves from the words bitcoin and even blockchain preferring to go with distributed ledger technology instead Theyve since decided to go with a narrative that highlights them adopting the new technology without the internet drug money though theyre still OK with cartel real drug money