Survey finds 72% of finance leaders must offer digital assets to compete

Ripple surveyed 1,000+ finance leaders. Most now treat digital assets as table stakes. Security certifications are a must for tokenization.

- 72% say firms must offer digital assets to stay competitive Ripple 2026 Digital Asset Survey.
- 74% see stablecoins improving cash flow and unlocking idle capital Ripple 2026 Digital Asset Survey.
- 97% require ISO or SOC II-level security certifications from tokenization partners Ripple 2026 Digital Asset Survey.
- 89% rank secure custody as a top need, 82% cite token lifecycle management, 80% name primary distribution Ripple 2026 Digital Asset Survey.

Fintechs move first. 47% plan to build in-house stacks Ripple 2026 Digital Asset Survey.

Corporates pick vendors. Nearly three-quarters will work with external providers Ripple 2026 Digital Asset Survey.

Banks and asset managers go hybrid. They want experienced partners plus tech. 85% of banks seek pre-issuance structuring support. Asset managers follow at 76% Ripple 2026 Digital Asset Survey.

Stablecoins lead interest across segments, not just for payments but for treasury use cases Ripple 2026 Digital Asset Survey.

Title: Ripple survey: stablecoins take the lead; 72% call digital assets table stakes; 97% demand security certs