Episode Six, a global provider of enterprise-grade card issuing and ledger infrastructure, and Fireblocks, a digital asset infrastructure company, have co-developed a unified payments solution designed to integrate traditional and digital finance onto a single programmable platform. The solution was announced at the Singapore Fintech Festival.
The new payments solution allows financial institutions to manage fiat currency, stablecoins, loyalty points, and other digital assets. It aims to empower banks, fintechs, and other corporations to operate across various asset classes with enhanced speed, security, and flexibility.
This collaboration combines Episode Six’s expertise in card issuing and ledger infrastructure with Fireblocks’ enterprise platform, which provides secure digital asset custody, settlement, trading operations, and stablecoin payment capabilities. The goal is to offer a system where both traditional and digital assets can be issued, funded, and processed from one integrated interface.
Leveraging the Fireblocks Network, which serves over 2,400 institutional counterparties, the unified payments solution will connect more than 120 blockchains, over 35 digital asset exchanges, and global card networks. This extensive interoperability is intended to help institutions scale their digital asset operations while maintaining regulatory compliance and security standards.
The platform supports both pre-funded and credit-based payment options, providing financial institutions with the flexibility to configure products for diverse customer needs. This ranges from instantly funded digital wallets to traditional credit products, all managed within a single system.
John Mitchell, CEO and Co-Founder of Episode Six, stated, “Financial institutions are increasingly looking for ways to connect the worlds of fiat and digital assets without the complexity of running parallel systems. By working with Fireblocks, we’re delivering the infrastructure to make that vision a reality. Our unified payments solution enables programmable, multi-asset transactions with the same reliability and compliance standards banks expect from traditional payments—whether pre-funded, credit-based, or digital asset-backed.”
This initiative addresses the current market demand as financial service providers seek interoperable and compliant solutions to support the growing adoption of tokenized deposits, stablecoins, and other digital assets. By integrating Episode Six’s ledger technology with Fireblocks’ secure wallet and blockchain connectivity, the solution is designed to accelerate innovation, enabling institutions to launch programmable money services, digital asset products, and real-time settlement capabilities on one platform.
Ran Goldi, SVP Payments and Network at Fireblocks, commented, “The financial landscape is evolving faster than ever, and institutions need infrastructure that’s not just secure and scalable—but adaptable to what’s next. This collaboration is about giving them the tools to innovate confidently, whether they’re launching tokenized products, streamlining treasury operations, or reimagining how value moves across networks.”
Designed for flexibility, the unified payments solution can function as a standalone platform or integrate with existing core banking systems and external ledgers. It also includes advanced features such as instant virtual card generation and funding, programmable stablecoin issuance, and seamless connectivity across both traditional and digital payment rails.
Episode Six and Fireblocks aim to facilitate the transition towards a connected financial ecosystem, enabling banks, fintechs, and digital platforms to offer programmable financial products and multi-asset services with security, speed, and scalability.
