Deloitte’s Insights on CFO Attitudes Towards Digital Currencies
A recent report from Deloitte, titled ‘2025 Q2 CFO Signals Focus’, sheds light on the attitudes of chief financial officers (CFOs) regarding the integration of digital currencies within their businesses. The findings are noteworthy: a mere 1% of the participating CFOs indicated they would likely never adopt cryptocurrencies in any capacity.
Growing Acceptance Among CFOs
The data suggests a growing acceptance of digital currencies, particularly among larger firms. In fact, 23% of CFOs envision their finance teams adopting cryptocurrencies for either investment purposes or transaction payments within the next two years. This number significantly increases to almost 40% among firms that report revenues exceeding $10 billion.
The survey, which took place from June 4 to June 18, gathered insights from 200 financial leaders at North American companies with a minimum revenue of $1 billion. A prominent concern expressed by 43% of respondents was the volatility associated with cryptocurrency pricing, highlighting a key barrier to wider implementation. Additional challenges included complexities in accounting and regulatory oversight, noted by 42% and 40% of the CFOs, respectively.
Expert Commentary on Cryptocurrency Accounting
Steve Gallucci, who leads Deloitte’s CFO Program globally and in the U.S., remarked on the unique nature of cryptocurrencies as an asset class. He indicated that the accounting practices for these digital assets are currently under development.
Notably, earlier this year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) retracted its prior guidance regarding cryptocurrency accounting and launched a task force aimed at constructing a new regulatory framework; however, the outcomes of this initiative are still pending.
Conclusion
Overall, Deloitte’s report indicates a transition towards a more favorable outlook on cryptocurrency among financial executives, marked by both optimism and caution as the market continues to evolve.
