A certain exchange: Multiple forces will converge in 2026 to accelerate crypto adoption

BlockBeats News, January 1, David Duong, Head of Institutional Research at a certain exchange, stated that ETFs, stablecoins, tokenization, and clearer regulation will create a compounding effect by 2026, further accelerating mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies.

He pointed out that in 2025, spot ETFs will open a compliant gateway, corporate crypto asset treasuries will rise, and stablecoins and tokenization will be more deeply integrated into core financial processes. By 2026, faster ETF approvals, an expanded role for stablecoins in DvP (Delivery versus Payment), and broader acceptance of tokenized collateral will reinforce each other.

On the regulatory front, the United States is clarifying stablecoins and market structure through the GENIUS Act, while Europe is advancing the MiCA regulatory framework, providing clearer policy boundaries for institutional entry. Duong believes this marks an important stage in the transition of crypto from a niche market to global financial infrastructure.

In addition, he emphasized that crypto demand is no longer dependent on a single narrative, but is jointly driven by macroeconomics, technology, and geopolitics, and that capital structures will become more long-term and less speculative.