A Fireblocks survey of 638 C-suite executives reveals that 89% of financial institutions have allocated budget to digital asset infrastructure in 2026, but only 16% have actually deployed something in production. The spending is significant, with 53% of institutions committing $1 million or more to production-scale digital asset initiatives. Fintech companies and payment service providers are identified as the primary competitive threat by 43% of respondents. An overwhelming 96% of institutions expect favorable regulatory frameworks, including MiCA in Europe and evolving US guidance, to support digital asset adoption.
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