Ripple’s president Monica Long predicts that by the end of 2026, approximately 250 of the largest American corporations will hold either cryptocurrencies or utilize blockchain-based financial tools. She stated that these companies are building the necessary infrastructure for widespread adoption.

Long outlined her forecasts in a recent blog post, addressing various subjects including stablecoins, cryptocurrency custody, and the role of artificial intelligence in the sector. She emphasized that blockchain is set to become the foundational technology in finance and predicted significant growth in institutional adoption by 2026.

“By the end of 2026, balance sheets will hold over $1 trillion in digital assets, and roughly half of Fortune 500 companies will have formalized digital asset strategies.”

“And not just crypto exposure, but active participation across tokenized assets, digital asset treasuries, stablecoins, onchain T-bills and programmable financial instruments.”

Long also referred to a Coinbase survey conducted in mid-2025, which revealed that 60% of executives from Fortune 500 companies reported their firms were already engaging with blockchain technology.

She cited the example of GameStop, which recently made headlines by purchasing 4,710 BTC (Bitcoin). Other notable companies like Block Inc and Tesla have also begun integrating Bitcoin into their financial strategies.

In addition, Long forecasts that stablecoins will play a central role in global settlements due to upcoming regulatory improvements and the backing of major players like Visa and Mastercard. With her insights, Long is advocating for a future where technology seamlessly integrates with traditional financial systems, emphasizing the importance of privacy and advanced technologies to facilitate this transition.