A growing wave of institutional involvement is reshaping the cryptocurrency landscape, with major banks preparing to launch their own stablecoins once regulators give the green light.
Arthur Azizov, founder of B2 Ventures, says the shift has already begun. He points to billions of dollars flowing into ETFs, state-backed initiatives, and large-scale stablecoin projects – with Bitcoin investment products leading the charge. The real acceleration, he predicts, will happen when banks are formally cleared to participate in crypto markets, at which point their stablecoin rollout could happen within months.
Armed with massive customer networks and existing financial infrastructure, traditional banks would be able to weave digital assets into everyday services almost instantly. While that could speed adoption, Azizov warns it may leave smaller crypto startups fighting for survival in a market increasingly dominated by corporate powerhouses.
Governments are actively encouraging this trend. Many are drafting crypto-friendly regulations to lure fintech firms, retain top tech talent, and embed digital assets within the broader economy. Alongside these incentives, stricter compliance measures – such as anti-money laundering rules and mandatory identity verification – are becoming the norm across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and likely soon in the U.S.
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The result could be a double-edged sword: faster mainstream acceptance, but at the cost of crypto’s decentralized roots. As financial giants and governments deepen their grip, the coming years may see a clash between the convenience of institutionalized crypto and the original vision of open, gatekeeper-free finance.
Kosta Gushterov
Kosta has been working in the crypto industry for over 4 years. He strives to present different perspectives on a given topic and enjoys the sector for its transparency and dynamism. In his work, he focuses on balanced coverage of events and developments in the crypto space, providing information to his readers from a neutral perspective.
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