Crypto assets
43 of 521 companies added a paragraph in Risk Factors that uses one of these words:
cryptocurrency, cryptocurrencies, bitcoin, digital assets, stablecoin.
The paragraph is in the latest 10-K and nothing like it was in the one before.
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| Sector | Companies | Compared |
|---|---|---|
| Retail-Computer & Computer Software Stores | 1 | 1 |
| Finance Services | 25 | 28 |
| Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services | 2 | 4 |
| Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies | 3 | 7 |
| Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design | 1 | 3 |
| National Commercial Banks | 3 | 11 |
| Services-Business Services, NEC | 4 | 16 |
| Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation | 1 | 4 |
| Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. | 1 | 5 |
| Investment Advice | 1 | 8 |
| Services-Prepackaged Software | 1 | 19 |
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The regulatory framework governing tokenized securities and other digital assets continues to evolve in the U.S. and internationally. Currently, there is no uniform approach to the regulatory treatment of these assets, and changes in their classification or regulation, or in broader regulatory positions regarding such assets, could affect the pace of market adoption, alter the obligations of our clients, intermediaries, and service providers, and require us to modify our business model, products, or services in ways that are difficult to predict. This uncertainty could adversely affect our business, results of operations, or financial condition.
Read in the 10-K filed Aug 4, 2026 ↗
Additionally, we hold digital assets, a relatively new and evolving asset class and technological innovation. For example, we receive and hold digital assets in the form of Canton Coins in connection with our role as a Validator and Super Validator on the Global Synchronizer, the Canton Network’s decentralized interoperability infrastructure. As a holder of digital assets and through our activities as a Validator and Super Validator, we are subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk. These risks include, but are not limited to, market volatility, potential for fraud or theft, cyberattacks, mismanagement or loss of electronic wallet keys, and rapidly changing or unsettled legal, regulatory, and market standards. The value of digital assets is highly speculative and can fluctuate dramatically, and determining their fair value can be particularly challenging. Events such as diminished adoption, negative regulatory developments, or technological changes may result in significant reductions to the value of digital assets we hold or even the total loss of such assets. In addition, our ability to convert digital assets to fiat currency may be limited or nonexistent as a result of general market conditions or contractual commitments. Furthermore, as legal and regulatory requirements for digital assets continue to evolve, we could face additional compliance costs, restrictions, or liabilities, and any significant loss in value or adverse developments relating to digital assets could impact our financial condition and results of operations.
Read in the 10-K filed Aug 4, 2026 ↗
The success of stablecoin and blockchain-based payments could increase price competition and diminish volume on our
Read in the 10-K filed Feb 27, 2026 ↗
existing solutions. To remain competitive, we are integrating certain stablecoin and blockchain capabilities, but there is no
Read in the 10-K filed Feb 27, 2026 ↗
technology, and may divert management attention. Our potential pursuit of stablecoin-enabled solutions could also increase our
Read in the 10-K filed Feb 27, 2026 ↗
approvals or licenses, or if regulatory authorities impose restrictions on stablecoin issuance, redemption, use or distribution, we
Read in the 10-K filed Feb 27, 2026 ↗
In 2025, we announced a strategic plan, referred to as the One Fiserv action plan, that focuses on: operating with a client-first mindset to win new enterprise clients and grow average revenue per client; building the pre-eminent small business operating platform through Clover; creating differentiated, innovative platforms in finance and commerce, including embedded finance and stablecoin; delivering operational excellence enabled by artificial intelligence; and employing disciplined capital allocation for the long-term. To successfully execute the plan, we must implement operational, technological and cultural changes across our organization, which may be difficult to do. In addition, although we have planned for a certain level of expense in implementing the plan, there are factors beyond our control that could cause the total amount or the timing of the expenses we may incur to be different than anticipated. As a result, the actual benefits of the plan may be less significant than anticipated. Furthermore, we may not be able to achieve expected benefits of the plan on our anticipated timeline or at all.
Read in the 10-K filed Feb 19, 2026 ↗
We expect to continue to make significant investments in research, development, and marketing for new and existing products, services, and technologies, including embedded finance, stablecoin and artificial intelligence based products and services. We may not achieve significant revenue from our investment in innovative platforms and product offerings for several years, if at all, due to regulatory uncertainty, competitors’ success with similar offerings, lack of demand from our customer base for these offerings, our inability to successfully integrate these offerings into our established platforms, or other factors. New products and services may not be profitable or may not achieve operating margins as high as we have experienced historically.
Read in the 10-K filed Feb 19, 2026 ↗
Among the new services we intend to offer is custody for stablecoin reserves held under the GENIUS Act and other stablecoin regulations to help financial institutions retain funds associated with FIUSD stablecoin issuance. Our stablecoin offering has only recently been enabled by regulation. We have made certain assumptions about future stablecoin regulation, but there is no certainty about the favorability of the final regulatory environment. Additionally, given the relative recency of the GENIUS Act, it is not clear what the market demand will be for our stablecoin offering from our financial institution customers.
Read in the 10-K filed Feb 19, 2026 ↗
We and our competitors are developing or participating in alternative payment systems, including mobile payments, P2P services, RTP initiatives, ACH/direct debit solutions and cryptocurrency-based platforms, including stablecoin payments, that could reduce our role or disintermediate us from transaction processing. The enactment of the U.S. GENIUS Act in July 2025 and the EU's crypto-asset framework, along with emerging regulatory frameworks in other countries, provide increasing regulatory certainty for stablecoins, which could disrupt existing payment networks, particularly in cross-border, B2B, and currency-unstable markets. Industry participants may merge, form joint ventures, enter bilateral agreements, or create new competing services, migrate or steer account holders or clients to other networks, or bypass our network entirely. New or revised payment standards imposed by countries, regions or standard-setting organizations may impose additional costs or negatively impact the competitiveness of our products. We may need to adjust rules or pricing, or agree to terms that are less protective of our proprietary technology to remain competitive. Failure to anticipate or respond to the evolving competitive landscape could harm our business, financial results and prospects for growth.
Read in the 10-K filed Nov 5, 2026 ↗