Institutional Crypto Adoption Enters Irreversible Phase
According to PwC's latest Global Crypto Regulation Report 2026, institutional adoption of digital assets has entered an irreversible phase, with the conversation shifting from whether to adopt crypto, to how best to integrate it.
Stablecoins Drive Core Financial Transformation
The report highlights a shift in crypto usage—from trading and speculation to real-world financial applications such as payments, settlements, treasury management, and balance sheet optimization. Banks, asset managers, and payment firms are increasingly deploying stablecoins and tokenized cash in live operations.
Industry Leaders Weigh in on the Outlook
Speaking at Davos, the CEO of a leading stablecoin issuer noted that stablecoin adoption in global banking is accelerating at a reasonable compound annual growth rate of around 40%. Meanwhile, ARK Invest's Big Ideas 2026 report highlights that public blockchains are entering a phase of scalable deployment, with stablecoins emerging as the critical link between traditional finance and on-chain ecosystems.