Ripple Survey: 90% of Finance Execs Expect Blockchain Shift in 3 Years

TheCryptoTimesPublicado em 2025-07-06Última atualização em 2025-07-30

Ripple’s 2025 survey shows that 90% of global financial executives believe blockchain technology and digital currencies will transform finance within next three years.

The news was shared by Ripple in its X post on July 29, 2025. As per the survey, more and more people have started to accept and adopt blockchain & crypto. 

Ripple has partnered with CB Insights and the UK Centre for Blockchain Technologies (UKCBT) to investigate how to facilitate quick cross-border money transfers. The firm is also studying the impact of converting assets into digital forms on the operations of banks and financial institutions.

Institutional Investment in Blockchain

The survey tracked activity from over 8,000 blockchain startups and 1,800 financial institutions, focusing on cross-border payments, asset tokenization, and investment trends over the past five years. Ripple’s report notes growing institutional collaboration through direct investments, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.

Further, big banks like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and SBI Group have each participated in multiple funding rounds to back blockchain-based financial tools.

Ripple, which uses the XRP Ledger, is leading the change by working with banks and payment services to make sending money internationally easier and cheaper.

Ripple’s survey results have sparked significant discussion among people on social media. Experts and industry enthusiasts are discussing what the findings could mean.

However, there are still concerns about whether the rules and current financial systems are prepared for such a significant change. It could change how money works around the world in the next three years. Ripple positions its XRP Ledger as a core infrastructure layer for quick payments.

Also Read: CrossFi Releases its 2025 Crypto Market Research Survey Report



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