Deloitte's Q2 2025 CFO Signals Spotlight reveals a significant shift in corporate finance, with 99% of CFOs expecting to incorporate cryptocurrency into their business functions long-term.

This shift indicates a move from speculative interest to practical applications in treasury management, payments, and supply chain optimization.

Key motivations for this adoption include enhancing customer privacy, with 45% of CFOs highlighting this factor, and improving payment efficiency, cited by 39%.

Over half of CFOs believe that blockchain-based assets can enhance supply chain management through better recordkeeping.

Interest in stablecoins is also on the rise, with 15% of CFOs indicating their companies may accept stablecoins for payments within the next two years, increasing to 24% among larger firms.

However, CFOs express caution regarding cryptocurrency adoption, with 43% citing price volatility as a significant barrier to using non-stable cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether.

Additional challenges include accounting complexity, noted by 42% of CFOs, and regulatory uncertainties, which 40% of CFOs are concerned about, particularly due to recent U.S. policy changes.

Steve Gallucci from Deloitte emphasizes that the accounting treatment for digital assets is still evolving, especially in light of recent SEC guidance on crypto accounting.

Despite these concerns, discussions around digital assets are increasing, with 37% of CFOs engaging their boards and 41% consulting with chief investment officers on crypto-related matters.

A March 2025 survey indicates that 83% of institutional investors plan to increase their crypto exposure, reflecting a broader acceptance of digital assets in investment strategies.

The trends suggest that with improved regulatory clarity and infrastructure, the adoption of cryptocurrencies in corporate finance and operations is expected to accelerate.

Currently, 160 firms globally, including notable names like Tesla and GameStop, hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, indicating a growing trend among corporations.