Stablecoins Enter the Financial Core

The foundations of global payments infrastructure were laid over 60 years ago—and until now, they’ve remained largely unchanged.

Part I: Stablecoins Enter the Financial Core

The foundations of global payments infrastructure were laid over 60 years ago—and until now, they’ve remained largely unchanged.

But as payment providers, banks, and fintechs look to move faster, reach new markets, and stay competitive, stablecoins are becoming a key component of modern payment rails. In 2024, stablecoins accounted for nearly half of transaction volume on the Fireblocks platform—proof that they are essential to global payments modernization.

With over 300 banks and payments providers onboard, Fireblocks processes 15% of global stablecoin volume—more than 35 million transactions every month.