Report: Stablecoins have become payment infrastructure, and 90% of institutions are laying out their plans

According to the "2025 State of Stablecoins Report" recently released by Fireblocks, stablecoins are transitioning from experimental products to financial infrastructure. The report surveyed 295 financial institution executives, with 90% stating that they are currently using, testing, or preparing for stablecoin payment scenarios, 49% using it for payments, and 75% believing that customers have a clear demand for stablecoin products. The data shows that speed (48%) is considered the biggest advantage, and regulatory barriers are significantly reduced. The Fireblocks platform currently handles 15% of the global stablecoin trading volume, with over 35 million transactions per month.