Ripple President Predicts Cryptocurrency Adoption by Fortune 500 Companies in 2026

Ripple President Monica Long stated that by the end of 2026, about 250 of the largest companies in the United States will hold cryptocurrencies or use blockchain-driven financial instruments. She mentioned that a survey conducted by a certain exchange in mid-2025 showed that 60% of executives from Fortune 500 companies said their employers had already launched blockchain projects. Long pointed out that more and more publicly listed companies are starting to include bitcoin on their balance sheets. Currently, the number of Fortune 500 companies holding bitcoin is limited. GameStop made its first purchase of 4,710 bitcoins in May 2025, and Block Inc and Tesla are also on the list. In addition, the number of digital asset management companies has grown from 4 in 2020 to more than 200, with nearly 100 new companies expected to be added in 2025 alone.