June 30 - Global CEO advisory firm Teneo released its landmark Vision 2025: Global CFO and Investor Outlook report, revealing that 60% of CFOs anticipate holding cryptocurrencies in corporate reserves within coming years. The findings highlight accelerating institutional adoption despite current low penetration (only 2% of enterprises currently hold crypto assets).
Key Insights from the 16.7 Trillion Dollar Benchmark
Based on May 2025 surveys of 132 public company CFOs and 200 institutional investors collectively overseeing $16.7 trillion in assets, the report uncovers:
Regional Economic Sentiment Divergence
- 53% of US CFOs predict economic improvement in H2 2025 vs. 29% internationally
- 78% asset managers are bullish on global economic recovery, contrasting with 43% CFO optimism
Interest rate expectations split by market:
Region Rate Increase Expectation Rate Decrease Expectation US Majority - UK - 77%
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Operational Transformations Underway
- 86% of CFOs are restructuring global supply chains
- 81% optimizing SG&A expenditures
- 71% adjusting capital expenditure strategies
- 24% have downgraded profit forecasts due to policy shifts
"While CFOs and investors differ on macro outlooks, both groups maintain cautious optimism about debt markets," notes Teneo CEO Paul Keary.
Cryptocurrency Adoption: The Coming Wave
The most striking revelation involves corporate crypto adoption trends:
- 60% of CFOs plan treasury crypto holdings
- Near-unanimous investor support for corporate crypto strategies
- Current adoption remains nascent at 2% penetration
Strategic Priority Shifts
- 84% modifying hiring approaches
- 67% recalibrating R&D investments
- M&A strategy changes underway for 71% of firms
(Primary drivers: AI disruption [42%], capex increases [49%])
FAQs: Corporate Crypto Adoption
Q: Why are CFOs considering crypto for corporate treasuries?
A: As inflation hedges, yield-generating assets, and diversification tools beyond traditional instruments.
Q: What barriers hinder faster adoption?
A: Regulatory clarity (cited by 63% in supplemental data) and volatility management remain key challenges.
Q: Which cryptocurrencies attract most institutional interest?
A: Bitcoin and Ethereum dominate, with stablecoins gaining traction for treasury operations.
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Financing Outlook and Capital Strategy
- 81% CFO confidence in bond market financing
- 70% view private equity as reliable capital source
Capital allocation preferences diverge:
Priority CFO Preference Investor Preference Reinvestment 59% 32% Stock buybacks 7% 26%
The report concludes with measured optimism: 68% of respondents identify public markets as viable funding avenues despite ongoing economic turbulence. As crypto adoption accelerates, Teneo's data suggests 2025 may mark the tipping point for institutional digital asset integration.
Methodology: Survey conducted May 2025 across 332 executives representing $16.7T in combined market cap/AUM.