Episode Six and Fireblocks announced the co-development of a unified payments solution. The payments solution integrates traditional and digital finance, bringing together fiat, stablecoins, loyalty points, and other digital assets onto a single, programmable platform—allowing FIs to effectively operate across asset classes.
The collab combines Episode Six’s card issuing and ledger infrastructure and Fireblocks’ enterprise platform for digital asset custody, settlement, trading operations, and stablecoin payments.
Together, the firms will deliver a solution that “enables banks, fintechs, and corporations to issue, fund, and process traditional and digital assets from one system.”
By leveraging the Fireblocks Network – the interoperable network for digital assets trusted by more than “2,400 institutional counterparties – the unified payments solution will connect more than 120 blockchains and over 35 digital asset exchanges, as well as global card networks.”
This extensive interoperability ensures institutions can “scale digital asset operations while maintaining compliance and security.”
The platform will now aim to support pre-funded and credit-based payment options, giving FIs the flexibility to effectively configure products that meet a relatively wide “range of customer needs—from instantly funded digital wallets to traditional credit products—all within a single system.”
The collab comes at a key moment as banks and financial service providers seek interoperable, compliant solutions in order to support the “adoption of tokenized deposits, stablecoins, and other digital assets.”
By combining Episode Six’s ledger and Fireblocks’ wallet and blockchain connectivity, the payments solution will empower institutions to make tech advancements faster—launching “programmable money services, digital asset products, and real-time settlement capabilities on a single, integrated platform.”
Intended for flexibility, the payments solution can operate as a standalone platform or integrate with existing core banking systems and external ledgers. It will introduce advanced capabilities, such as “instant virtual card generation and funding, programmable stablecoin issuance, and seamless connectivity across traditional and digital payment rails.”
Working together, Episode Six and Fireblocks are focused on accelerating the transition toward a truly connected financial ecosystem—where banks, fintechs, and digital platforms can offer programmable financial products and multi-asset services.