CSO & Head of Banking @FireblocksHQ. Working everyday to build infrastructure that will enable digital assets to disrupt business as we know it.
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Stephen Richardson retweeted
Stablecoins are moving trillions. @Money2020 USA starts next week.
Find Fireblocks in Vegas:
▶️ Oct 19, 4:40pm: Michael Shaulov keynote, Intersection Stage
▶️ Oct 20, 12:05pm: Token types panel, ARRA.I.VAL Stage
▶️ Booth 16061 all week
Book a meeting: fblks.co/47TK7mY
#Money2020
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Stephen Richardson (@thoughtsofsteve), Fireblocks' Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Banking, joined May Zabaneh of @PayPal, @ivanhodl of @moonpay, Farooq Maliq of @raincards; and @fintechfrank of @GSR_io on the OKX Main Stage at @token2049 for a panel on the role of stablecoins in payments.
Stephen Richardson retweeted
NYC pizza. Fireblocks HQ. A room full of customers.
Financial Passports, our global meetup series, opened its New York chapter with Itai @Turbahn, Stephen Richardson (@thoughtsofsteve) and Madan Gadde on bank stablecoins, agentic commerce and tokenization.
Thanks to every customer who came.
Stephen Richardson retweeted
Stablecoins have moved beyond the innovation phase.
@thoughtsofsteve of @FireblocksHQ breaks down how banks are building ecosystems to support stablecoins and what new regulatory guidance means for the industry.
Hear more ➡️ youtu.be/n8-kf9dgT2o?si=2Dar…
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Two years ago, Fireblocks' UAE clients were mostly crypto-native trading firms. Today it is banks, payments companies, and corporates.
@thoughtsofsteve, CSO at @FireblocksHQ, tells @RaghdaIbraheem that the shift in client makeup is "a really exciting change", and a signal of where the regional digital asset market is genuinely heading.
Stephen Richardson retweeted
Open USD launches with 140+ businesses on shared rails for moving money. Fireblocks is proud to be an infrastructure partner.
"Joining @openstandard is a natural extension of the role we play, and a signal the industry is consolidating around shared infrastructure, not silos."
-Michael Shaulov, CEO and Co-Founder
Introducing Open USD: a stablecoin built for the internet economy, designed by the businesses growing it.
joinopenstandard.com/blog/in…
Stephen Richardson retweeted
The infrastructure for tokenized markets is already running.
June 30, 11AM ET: @FireblocksHQ + @CantonNetwork on collateral mobility, instant settlement, and 24/7 liquidity for tokenized assets.
From architecture to go-live. With @DigitalAsset's Chief Business Development Officer, Kelly Mathieson and Varun Paul.
Register now: fblks.co/3PWFp2N
ALT Webinar: How Fireblocks & Canton Power the Next Era in Tokenized Assets - June 30, 11:00 AM — 11:45 AM EDT
Stephen Richardson retweeted
Asia Pacific is further ahead in the digital asset build than any other region.
69% of APAC financial institutions are already live or running client-facing pilots. 62% committed budget before 2026 began, the highest globally.
Not sudden acceleration. Years of groundwork.
Read the report: fblks.co/report-financial-gr…
Stephen Richardson retweeted
Stablecoins are moving beyond crypto trading — and becoming the infrastructure layer for global payments, treasury management, and cross-border finance.
In our interview, Stephen Richardson (@thoughtsofsteve), Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Banking at @FireblocksHQ, explains why regulated stablecoin rails and multi-currency on-chain settlement could reshape institutional finance over the next decade.
The full interview is out now 👇 💥
Stephen Richardson retweeted
“Stablecoins are no longer just a crypto-native instrument — they’re becoming the settlement layer for global commerce.”
@FireblocksHQ Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Banking Stephen Richardson (@thoughtsofsteve) says the next phase of institutional adoption will be driven by regulated, multi-currency stablecoin infrastructure operating across borders in real time.
Full interview dropping soon ✨
Stephen Richardson retweeted
#REDeFiNETOMORROW2026 Summary
Fireside chat: Stablecoins Inside the Bank Stack: Treasury, Settlement, and the Operating Model for 24/7 Money
@thoughtsofsteve of @FireblocksHQ
John Lagman of @Bloomberg
Session highlights below
Stephen Richardson retweeted
Announcing the Open Transaction Layer. An open protocol stack for coordinating onchain transactions between any counterparty - compliantly and securely.
Founded with @Checkout @CrossRiverBank @SoFi @RobinhoodApp @privy_io + @Stablecoin @eToro @MoonPay @MetaMask @WalletConnect @ZenGo @zerocap_fx @Securitize @zerohashx @FalconXGlobal @B2C2Group @wintermute_t @xendit_co @TripleAHQ @Tazapay @coinsph @TapTapSend @BPConsortium (@SolanaFndn @StellarOrg @0xPolygon @SuiNetwork @monad @ton_blockchain), and Orbital.
Spec is live for feedback→ otl.network
Stephen Richardson retweeted
Hear perspectives from the people building the future of the industry at #REDeFiNETOMORROW2026
Fireside chat: Stablecoins Inside the Bank Stack: Treasury, Settlement, and the Operating Model for 24/7 Money
@thoughtsofsteve of @FireblocksHQ
John Lagman of @Bloomberg
Register for free: redefinetomorrow2026.scb10x.…
Stephen Richardson retweeted
Humans used to initiate every payment. These days? Think again, AI agents are here.
Today we're launching the Fireblocks Agentic Payments Suite and joining the @x402Foundation.
Buckle up. It's going to be a wild (but secure) ride. Here's the full stack 🧵
Stephen Richardson retweeted
Great minds, valuable conversations, and powerful insights all in one place at Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi Edition.
It was great catching up with Stephen Richardson @thoughtsofsteve from Fireblocks @FireblocksHQ and learning more about how they’re helping financial institutions navigate digital assets, blockchain infrastructure, and the future of finance.
We also got to hear his thoughts on real-world tokenization and why 2026 is shaping up to be such an interesting building year for institutions entering the space.
Conversations like these are exactly what made Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi so impactful - bringing together leaders who are actively building what’s next.
Already looking forward to the next one 🚀
#GlobalBlockchainShow
Stephen Richardson retweeted
Agents need governance infrastructure, not just AI features.
The next unsolved problem: agent identity and trust at scale.
@IdanOfrat on what Fireblocks built, learned, and where it goes next → fblks.co/3P9Rjps
Stephen Richardson retweeted
⏳ Just one week to go!
Onchain finance is moving from concept to capability - and for banks, the focus is now on what it takes to build in practice.
In this upcoming webinar session, we’ll explore:
• Why urgency is building across the industry
• How banks are approaching wallet infrastructure and governance
• Where the biggest challenges lie - from compliance to integration
• Which early use cases are gaining traction
📅 6 May | 10am EDT | 3pm BST
🔗 Register here: onchainfinance.thebanker.com…
Can’t join live? Sign up to receive the recording.
In partnership with @FireblocksHQ 🤝
#TBxFireblocks #OnchainFinance #DigitalAssets
Stephen Richardson retweeted
Join us on 6 May as industry leaders explore how banks are building the foundations for onchain finance, and what it takes to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Register to hear from;
Stephen Richardson, Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Banking, Fireblocks
Julien Clausse, Head of AssetFoundry (Digital Asset & Tokenization), BNP Paribas CIB
Vid Hribar, Head of Institutional Partnerships, Qivalis
John Everington, Senior Editor, The Banker
Secure your place ➡️ onchainfinance.thebanker.com…
#TBxFireblocks #OnchainFinance #DigitalAssets
Stephen Richardson retweeted
日本初の金価格連動型トークンが、パブリックチェーンへ。
三井物産デジタルコモディティーズが $ZPG をOP Mainnetへ拡大。Fireblocksのトークナイゼーション・インフラが支えています。Solana展開も予定。
安全なミント。機関グレードのカストディ。パブリックチェーンへのアクセス。
詳細はこちら 👉 prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/00…
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Japan's first gold-backed token just went public chain.
Mitsui & Co. Digital Commodities expanded $ZPG to OP Mainnet, powered by Fireblocks' tokenization infrastructure. @Solana expansion planned.
Secure minting. Institutional custody. Public chain access.
Stephen Richardson retweeted
Euro stablecoins: $650M. Dollar stablecoins: $304B.
12 of Europe's largest banks just picked @Fireblocks to close that gap.
Qivalis. MiCAR-compliant. H2 2026. fblks.co/4tsqL1E