Adam Levine: How Banks Can Enter Digital Assets Without Replatforming | FINTECH.TV

Banks don't need to rip and replace their systems to capture the digital asset opportunity.

Adam Levine, CEO of Fireblocks Trust Company and SVP of Corporate Development, sits down with FINTECH.TV's Remy Blaire at Ondo Summit 2026 to break down how traditional institutions can build foundational infrastructure while maintaining legacy rails.

Timecodes

00:00 - Introduction: Ondo Summit 2026 kicks off

00:46 - Stablecoin breakout: Over 50% of Fireblocks volume

01:28 - How digital rails transform traditional banking models

02:28 - What's driving bank demand in 2026

03:49 - Early adopters vs. newer entrants: Competitive landscape

05:06 - Infrastructure for traditional institutions: Not rip and replace

06:17 - Security and compliance foundations

07:04 - Why jurisdiction matters for digital asset growth

Key Topics:

Why stablecoins now represent over 50% of Fireblocks volume
How digital rails are transforming treasury management and liquidity
The real drivers behind bank demand: tokenized RWA and institutional DeFi
Why "do we need a digital asset strategy?" is the wrong question in 2026
How to start building without expensive replatforming projects

About Fireblocks Trust Company:
Fireblocks Trust is a qualified custodian purpose-built for institutional digital assets. Chartering by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) marks a major milestone—not just for Fireblocks, but for the market.

Institutions have said to us一we need both self-custody and qualified custody. And we need it from a platform we trust. Now, the market has that.

Ready to build your digital asset infrastructure?

Banks and financial institutions can start with foundational wallet infrastructure that integrates seamlessly with existing systems—no replatforming required.

Learn how Fireblocks Trust Company enables:
✓ Stablecoin banking and payment orchestration
✓ Digital asset custody at institutional scale
✓ Tokenized securities and RWA infrastructure
✓ Enterprise-grade security and compliance

Visit https://www.fireblocks.com/trustco to explore how leading institutions are scaling digital assets in production.

Interview produced by FINTECH.TV
Recorded live at Ondo Summit 2026, New York City