Fintech firms are aiming for higher bets on crypto this year. The crypto head of product at Revolut mentioned that 2026 is going to be massive. Some of the mostFintech firms are aiming for higher bets on crypto this year. The crypto head of product at Revolut mentioned that 2026 is going to be massive. Some of the most

Fintech Giants Ramp Up Crypto Bets Heading Into 2026

2026/01/08 19:18
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  • Klarna has planned to roll out a stablecoin in 2026, as per the announcement made in November.
  • Robinhood also witnessed a fantastic 2025 and has headed into this year with full enthusiasm.

Fintech firms are aiming for higher bets on crypto this year. The crypto head of product at Revolut mentioned that 2026 is going to be massive. Some of the most influential fintech firms are capturing the day in 2026. 

The chief executive officer of PayPal, Alex Chriss, is amalgamating blockchain solutions over the $56 billion payment giant. The CEO said that the push comes as the 30-year-old firm must reinvent itself to sustain itself in an ever-changing world. 

PayPal has also planned to strengthen its crypto team. The firm is seeking a senior manager of crypto business development to assist it. The total amount of its own stablecoin, PYUSD, in circulation surged by 600% to $3.6 billion, as per the report by DefiLlama. 

It is anticipated that Stripe will launch Tempo, its highly awaited layer 1 blockchain, this year. Last month, it also rolled out on a public testnet. The firm collaborated with venture capital Paradigm to introduce Tempo, and it sticks out actively in the layer 1 competitive market. 

The mainnet launch of Tempo could be witnessed anytime this year, but the official confirmation for the exact date hasn’t been made yet. 

The Continued Momentum

Klarna has also planned to roll out a stablecoin in 2026, as per the announcement made in November. The announcement went completely opposite of the notion of the firm in 2022, when it rejected the idea of tapping into cryptocurrencies. The CEO stated that we were wrong on crypto and on Bitcoin. 

Robinhood also witnessed a fantastic 2025 and has headed into this year with full enthusiasm. The platform rolled out a number of blockchain-based products, such as the introduction of tokenised shares across Europe. 

The crypto lead of Robinhood, Johann Kerbrat, revealed that they are taking the same momentum in 2026 by creating a faster, smarter and more associated future for each investor. 

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