Stephen Richardson

CSO & Head of Banking @FireblocksHQ. Working everyday to build infrastructure that will enable digital assets to disrupt business as we know it.

[Stephen Richardson @thoughtsofsteve]

Register here: https://t.co/2oLvrd8PL4

[Stephen Richardson @thoughtsofsteve]

Stablecoins are entering the bank stack, but the real work is in treasury, settlement, and operating model design. Sitting down with @Bloomberg's John Lagman at REDeFiNE TOMORROW on June 4 to dig into what 24/7 money actually requires inside banking infrastructure.

[Fireblocks @FireblocksHQ]

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→ https://t.co/PpxJkEhDSP

[SCB 10X @SCB10X_OFFICIAL]

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: https://t.co/sCaHpOQ9Fc

[Fireblocks @FireblocksHQ]

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 🧵

[Global Blockchain Show @0xGBS]

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 @thoughtsofsteve]

Register here: https://t.co/3Qfll5buqH

[Stephen Richardson @thoughtsofsteve]

Tomorrow: onchain finance and what it actually takes for banks to build the foundation, not just the strategy deck
Joining @TheBanker alongside @BNPParibas & @qivaliseu for a conversation on wallet infrastructure, governance hurdles, and where to start. May 6 -10amEDT/3pm BST

[Fireblocks @FireblocksHQ]

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 → https://t.co/QF7t1nDXga

[The Banker @TheBanker]

⏳ 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: https://t.co/LEUQBwYqzc

Can’t join live? Sign up to receive the recording.

In partnership with @FireblocksHQ 🤝

#TBxFireblocks #OnchainFinance #DigitalAssets

[The Banker @TheBanker]

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 ➡️ https://t.co/lp9qFQmeWP

#TBxFireblocks #OnchainFinance #DigitalAssets

[Fireblocks @FireblocksHQ]

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 👉 https://t.co/eN7cyX1w8r

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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.

[Fireblocks @FireblocksHQ]

Euro stablecoins: $650M. Dollar stablecoins: $304B.

12 of Europe's largest banks just picked @Fireblocks to close that gap.

Qivalis. MiCAR-compliant. H2 2026. https://t.co/ASO7FQXNiN

[Fireblocks @FireblocksHQ]

We're heading to Miami! 🌴

Fireblocks at @consensus2026, HederaCon & @Yield_Summit - May 4-7.

Panels:

▶️ The Connective Tissue of Digital Finance Neil Chopra + leaders from Kaiko, Chainlink, Hashgraph
Monday May 4 at 10:35am | Faena Forum

▶️ Stablecoins Go Global: Payments, Regulation & the Fight for Fiat Rails

Michael Shaulov + Anchorage Digital, Agora, zerohash, CoinDesk
Wed 6 May, 10:45am at the Miami Beach Convention Center

Side Events:

🎾 Rise & Padel Miami w/ @station_70 & @Deloitte
May 5 at 7-11am - Invite-only
RSVP: https://t.co/dTprjjYcgd

🥂 The Courtyard Exchange w/ @Morpho
May 6 at 6-8pm - Invite-only
RSVP: https://t.co/dTprjjYcgd

Book meetings & RSVP → https://t.co/hVtmiZs3hR

[Stephen Richardson @thoughtsofsteve]

@KojiroMoriwaka @FireblocksHQ @una_softic @coin_post @solana Thanks for sharing! 🙌

[John Kojiro Moriwaka: Family Office, VC, Startup @KojiroMoriwaka]

デジタル資産インフラの最前線 〜 Fireblocks Meet the CEO
@FireblocksHQ @una_softic

ウナ・ソフティッチ（CoinPost）
ラッセル・カマー（AIx Research)
ルー・イン（Solana Foundation)
スティーブン・リチャードソン（Fireblocks)

@coin_post @solana

[Stephen Richardson @thoughtsofsteve]

Twelve European banks. One MiCAR-compliant euro stablecoin. Regulated by the Dutch Central Bank.

99% of the $305B stablecoin market is dollar-denominated. That changes through institutional coordination, not isolated experiments. @FireblocksHQ
Read more: https://t.co/XGcrMhYqfo

[Fireblocks @FireblocksHQ]

The April 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 newsletter is live.

600+ senior decision-makers. One clear signal: banks are building.

▶️ The Financial Grid banking survey results

▶️ Bitso Customer Story: 10M+ customers on Fireblocks infrastructure

▶️ News: Fireblocks x Mastercard Crypto Partner Program

▶️ Tokenized Podcast: The stablecoin-era narrow bank taking shape in the US

▶️ Upcoming Events: Where to find us this month @money2020 Asia, #ParisBlockchainWeek + more

🔗: https://t.co/Vsgn3Q6hPL

[The Banker @TheBanker]

🎤 Speaker announced

We’re pleased to welcome Stephen Richardson, Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Banking at @FireblocksHQ, to our upcoming webinar, Onchain finance is here: How banks are building the foundation now.

With experience across both traditional financial services and digital asset markets, Stephen will share perspectives on how banks are approaching onchain finance - from wallet infrastructure and governance to strategic implementation within regulated environments.

📅 6 May 2026 | 10am EDT | 3pm BST

🔗 Save your place: https://t.co/LEUQBwYqzc

#TBxFireblocks #OnchainFinance #DigitalAssets

[Stephen Richardson @thoughtsofsteve]

88% of banks have committed digital asset infrastructure budget in 2026. Only 16% are in production.

@FireblocksHQ's The Financial Grid maps that gap, and what it takes to close it.

Full report: https://t.co/g3SCFYsjES