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The Bitcoin network has an average block time of about 10 minutes, which creates a challenge for decentralized finance applications. Update (2-4-26 at 6:49 UTC): This article has been updated to show the correct Stacks block time as 5 seconds Fireblocks, an institutional-grade crypto infrastructure company, announced on Wednesday that it will integrate Stacks, a decentralized finance (DeFi) layer for the Bitcoin protocol, to give institutional clients access to lending and yield-bearing opportunities. The integration bypasses the 10-minute Bitcoin block time by leveraging the Stacks blockchain, which has an average block time of about 5 seconds, a Stacks spokesperson told Cointelegraph. Read more

Fireblocks has announced an integration with the Canton Network adding custody and operational support for Canton Coin and a privacy-enabled setting for institutions to settle in tokenized assets with enterprise policy controls MPC security, and automated workflow via its NYDFS-chartered trust unit. The post Fireblocks to Integrate Canton Network, Bringing Privacy-Focused Tokenization to Clients appeared first on Cryptonews.

The integration allows institutions to custody and settle assets on the privacy-enabled blockchain built for regulated financial markets. Crypto infrastructure company Fireblocks has added support for the Canton Network, allowing financial institutions to custody and settle assets on a privacy-enabled blockchain designed for regulated markets.  According to Tuesday’s announcement, the integration enables governed settlement of Canton Coin (CC) through Fireblocks’ platform and its New York Department of Financial Services–chartered trust entity. The offering is aimed at banks, custodians and asset managers exploring tokenized securities, deposits and other regulated instruments that require private settlement and strict controls. Financial institutions can custody Canton Coin via Fireblocks and apply its existing enterprise policy controls and workflow automation when settling assets on the Canton Network. Fireblocks also operates a Super Validator on the network, giving it a direct role in transaction validat...

Seven leading providers have launched the Blockchain Payments Consortium to unify cross-chain stablecoin transactions with shared technical and compliance standards, following on-chain volumes that have surpassed major card networks in 2024. The post Fireblocks, Polygon, Solana, Stellar & TON Form $10T Consortium to Standardize Stablecoin Payments appeared first on Cryptonews.

The acquisition completes Fireblocks' tech stack, the company said on Thursday, allowing it to offer more institutional-grade services to clients. Fireblocks, a digital asset infrastructure company, announced on Thursday that it acquired Dynamic, an enterprise-focused wallet provider. The integration of Dynamic’s tech stack into Fireblocks adds to the company’s suite of institutional-grade services, which includes treasury management, custody options, and wallet services, according to Thursday’s announcement. Dynamic provides the wallet infrastructure for 50 million onchain accounts, including accounts for crypto exchange Kraken and Web3 Companies like Magic Eden and Ondo Finance, according to Fireblocks. Michael Shaulov, CEO of Fireblocks, said: Read more

Fireblocks Trust Company has teamed up with Galaxy, Bakkt and other crypto heavyweights to meet increasing institutional demand for secure digital asset custody. Fireblocks Trust Company, a New York State-regulated custodian under the Fireblocks platform, has partnered with Galaxy, Bakkt, FalconX and Castle Island to expand institutional-grade crypto custody. Operating under New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) oversight, the company is rolling out a custody framework to meet soaring institutional demand for regulated digital asset infrastructure spanning ETFs, digital asset treasuries (DATs) and token launches, according to a Wednesday announcement. “Regulatory compliance and security are non-negotiable,” said Matt Walsh, founding partner at Castle Island. “Fireblocks Trust Company delivers on both fronts with their qualified custodian status and robust operational controls,” Walsh added. Read more

Stripe and Fireblocks networks will go up against crypto-native players such as Ripple and Stellar, as well as established global processors like Visa. The race to build global stablecoin payment rails is accelerating as traditional finance and crypto infrastructure companies bet on global money flow. On Wednesday, blockchain infrastructure provider Fireblocks announced a global stablecoin payment network focused on compliance and connectivity, while Stripe CEO Patrick Collison unveiled Tempo, a new layer-1 blockchain designed for stablecoin transactions. Fireblocks’ new stablecoin network is focused on interoperability for “programmable, compliant, real-time money movement," said Ran Goldi, Fireblocks’ senior vice president of Payments and Network. Read more

Circle’s upcoming Arc blockchain will debut with direct institutional access through Fireblocks, positioning the stablecoin issuer for a stronger foothold as competition in the sector accelerates. New York–based Fireblocks, which provides custody and tokenization infrastructure to more than 2,400 banks, asset managers, and fintech firms, confirmed it will support Arc from launch. The early integration […] The post Circle’s Arc blockchain network to launch with day one access for institutions via Fireblocks appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Circle’s new layer 1 blockchain will debut with Fireblocks support as the stablecoin sector expands, with Circle and Tether vying for market dominance. Circle’s new layer-1 blockchain Arc will integrate with Fireblocks, a New York–based digital asset custody and tokenization platform serving more than 2,400 banks, asset managers and fintechs. Arc is not yet live, but Circle plans to roll out a public testnet this fall ahead of a full launch by year-end. Fireblocks said it prepares custody and compliance support so clients can transact on Arc once the network launches. Its platform supports over 120 blockchains and facilitates settlement for institutions across global markets. The unusually early integration drew some criticism on X. Solana, for example, launched in 2020, but wasn’t added to Fireblocks until late 2021, after its ecosystem reached critical mass. Arc will instead debut with Fireblocks integration, giving banks and asset managers “day one” access. Read more

[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, UAE, July 23rd, 2025] MultiBank.io, the digital asset division of MultiBank Group—one of the world’s largest financial derivatives institutions—has announced its integration with Fireblocks to support a real estate tokenization initiative. The platform aims to bring approximately $10 billion in real-world assets (RWAs) on-chain, with a focus on enhancing asset security, […]

Institutional adoption of stablecoins has reached an all-time high, supported by technical readiness, declining regulatory friction, and intensifying demand for faster, cross-border settlement infrastructure.  According to a recent report from Fireblocks, 86% of surveyed firms say they now have the partnerships and systems in place to support stablecoin integration, signaling a decisive shift from pilot […] The post Institutions double down on stablecoins as trust reaches all-time highs – Fireblocks appeared first on CryptoSlate.