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Crypto for Advisors: Stablecoins are ready for prime time
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Key facts
- Meanwhile, a separate global consortia of 21 financial institutions, including Bank of America, Citi, Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo, announced plans in September 2026 to launch a U.S. dollar
- EY-Parthenon’s 2026 Blockchain Payments Survey of 521 corporate and financial institution decision-makers found that 18% of corporates have used stablecoins in production, double the share reported
- A total of 69% offer stablecoin services or plan to launch them within two years, up from 30% in 2025
- A total of 56% cite slow processing and settlement; 52% cite foreign exchange costs or spreads; 48% cite regulatory, sanctions and compliance delays; and 36% cite correspondent banking fees
Summary
In today’s newsletter, Prashant Kher of EY-Parthenon on what new survey data shows about where stablecoins are gaining ground, and what will decide which payment rails scale. Then, in “Ask an Expert,” Sam Boboev of Fintech WrapUp on whether euro stablecoins can challenge the dollar’s lead, and who is best placed to win on distribution. A year ago, the stablecoin debate centered on whether regulatory clarity and a compelling combination of speed, cost and liquidity benefits would drive meaningful adoption. EY-Parthenon’s 2026 Blockchain Payments Survey of 521 corporate and financial institution decision-makers found that 18% of corporates have used stablecoins in production, double the share reported in their 2025 survey.