From Pilot to Priority: What the 2025 Fireblocks Stablecoin Report Signals for Financial Institutions
Stablecoins have officially crossed the threshold from fringe innovation to foundational infrastructure. A recent Fireblocks report confirms what we’re already seeing in the market—leading payment providers, banks, and fintechs are not just experimenting with stablecoins, they’re scaling with them.
The big shift? The conversation has moved from “Should we?” to “How fast can we?”
At Clarendon Partners, we work with financial institutions navigating this transformation every day. The findings of the Fireblocks report echo what we’re hearing on the ground: Stablecoins are becoming critical tools for staying competitive in global finance—and the window for inaction is closing fast.
Key Insight #1: 90% Are Already Moving
According to the report, 90% of organizations are actively taking steps to integrate stablecoins. That aligns with our own experience supporting digital asset strategy across banking and fintech sectors. This is no longer just an innovation team’s initiative—it’s a board-level conversation.
Our take: Stablecoins are transforming B2B payments, expanding reach into new corridors, and improving treasury agility. For global FIs, it’s become a matter of “adopt or get left behind.”
Key Insight #2: Speed Trumps Cost
48% of respondents cited speed as the top benefit of stablecoins—cost savings came in last. The clear message: performance is the new currency. With 24/7 liquidity and real-time settlement, firms are prioritizing control, responsiveness, and revenue opportunity over marginal savings.
Our take: Stablecoins aren’t just cost cutters—they’re strategic enablers. For FIs looking to serve high-growth verticals and global clients, faster flows mean stronger value props.
Key Insight #3: 86% Say They’re Ready
Infrastructure readiness is no longer a blocker—86% of firms report they’re ready to execute. As regulatory clarity improves and technology matures, firms are moving past pilots and into production.
Our take: This is where strategy meets execution. We’re helping clients who integrate stablecoin build capabilities for treasury, compliance, and risk frameworks—because scale demands more than a wallet. It demands an enterprise-grade solution.
Key Insight #4: Regulation is Now a Catalyst
Just two years ago, regulatory ambiguity was a top concern. Now? 9 in 10 say regulations and industry standards are accelerating adoption. With MiCA (EU), U.S. legislative traction, and clearer frameworks across APAC and LATAM, firms are gaining the confidence to act.
Our take: Regulatory alignment is unlocking the next wave of adoption. But clarity alone isn’t enough—institutions need a compliance roadmap and execution support to capitalize on the moment.
Key Insight #5: Regional Nuance Matters
Latin America is leading on real-world use—71% are already leveraging stablecoins for cross-border payments.
Asia is prioritizing expansion and digital trade.
North America is finally turning regulatory clarity into execution and building a stablecoin reservce.
Europe is laser-focused on infrastructure security and MiCA compliance.
Our take: While global momentum is clear, the path forward isn’t one-size-fits-all. Clarendon Partners helps clients navigate these regional realities with tailored strategies that match local risk, regulatory, and infrastructure needs.
What It Means for You
Stablecoin adoption is no longer a question of if—but how. The firms that will win the next era of finance are the ones investing now in scalable infrastructure, operational integration, and trusted advisory.
At Clarendon Partners, we help financial institutions move from proof-of-concept to proof-of-priority. From strategic planning to compliance execution, we partner with clients to operationalize stablecoin and digital asset strategies—at scale and with confidence.
Let’s talk about what this means for your roadmap. Reach us at evolve@clarendonptrs.com
Read the full Fireblocks article here.