"Fireblocks Unlocks Global Payments with Stablecoin Infrastructure Breakthrough"

Fireblocks, a leading digital asset infrastructure provider, has launched the Fireblocks Network for Payments, a new platform designed to streamline global stablecoin transactions. This network aims to simplify cross-border payments, compliance, and liquidity for fintechs, payment service providers (PSPs), and other institutions. By offering unified APIs and workflows tailored to stablecoin use cases, Fireblocks is positioning itself as a backbone for secure and compliant stablecoin payments across more than 100 countries [1].

The Fireblocks Network for Payments integrates over 40 providers, including Bridge, Yellow Card, OpenPayd, and Circle. This collaboration allows financial institutions to access a broad range of banking relationships and regulatory licenses, reducing the need for costly, time-consuming API integrations that often hinder the adoption of stablecoin infrastructure [2]. The network supports more than 60 currencies and combines local payment rails, blockchains, and stablecoin systems with on/off-ramp capabilities, stablecoin issuers, and liquidity providers. It also features on-chain foreign exchange (FX) and remittance solutions, further enhancing its utility in a rapidly expanding market [1].

The timing of the launch aligns with growing interest in stablecoins, which have become a focal point in the fintech and broader financial sectors. Stablecoins, which are typically pegged to traditional assets such as the U.S. dollar, offer faster and potentially lower-cost alternatives to traditional wire transfers. Recent regulatory developments, including the passage of a U.S. bill in July aimed at promoting stablecoin adoption, have further accelerated institutional interest. Fireblocks, which already processes billions of dollars in stablecoin volume daily, aims to expand its role in the sector by offering a scalable and secure infrastructure tailored to cross-border transactions [2].

The Fireblocks Network for Payments also addresses key challenges in the current stablecoin landscape, such as the lack of standardized compliance frameworks and operational inefficiencies. Michael Shaulov, CEO and co-founder of Fireblocks, emphasized that the platform enables institutions to move value across multiple providers, blockchains, and fiat rails without sacrificing speed, compliance, or control [1]. This approach eliminates the need for institutions to manually manage complex integrations, a process that is both time-consuming and prone to errors [2].

In a separate case study, Wenia, a digital asset firm in Colombia, has built its entire infrastructure on Fireblocks, leveraging the platform for custody, staking, and token issuance, including the creation of its own stablecoin, COPW. By integrating Fireblocks with AWS-based systems, Wenia has achieved significant growth, with over 16,000 verified users and $65 million in transaction volume just over a year after its launch. The company plans to scale cross-border stablecoin payments and expand tokenization initiatives across Colombia’s financial ecosystem [4].

The launch of the Fireblocks Network for Payments reflects the broader trend of institutional adoption of stablecoins and blockchain-based infrastructure. As the market continues to evolve, platforms like Fireblocks are playing a crucial role in bridging the gap between traditional financial systems and digital assets. With growing participation from major players in the stablecoin ecosystem, the network is poised to support a more connected and efficient global payments landscape [1].

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[1] Fireblocks Launches Network for Global Stablecoin Payments (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fireblocks-launches-network-global-stablecoin-123000734.html)

[2] Crypto firm Fireblocks launches a stablecoin payments ... (https://fortune.com/crypto/2025/09/04/fireblocks-network-for-payments-stablecoins-michael-shaulov/)

[3] Cryptocurrency infrastructure provider Fireblocks launches ... (https://www.chaincatcher.com/en/article/2203293)

[4] Wenia (https://www.fireblocks.com/customers/wenia/)

[5] Sales Director, Payments - Careers (https://www.fireblocks.com/careers/current-openings/position?gh_jid=4574119006)