Overview
- Coinbase’s David Duong says 2026 adoption will accelerate as ETF approvals speed up, stablecoins feature more in delivery‑versus‑payment, and tokenized collateral gains broader acceptance.
- Regulatory guardrails in 2025, including the U.S. GENIUS Act and the EU’s MiCA regime, are enabling institutions to link crypto to payments, collateral and settlement workflows.
- Forbes reports global assets in crypto ETFs and ETPs now exceed $200 billion, signaling deeper institutional participation through regulated investment wrappers.
- Tokenization is building momentum, with Forbes noting SEC approval for DTCC to offer tokenization services as the market tests blockchain rails for securities and settlement.
- Coinbase is positioning its platform with an agreement to acquire The Clearing Company and lawsuits against Michigan, Illinois and Connecticut over prediction‑market oversight.