The second half of calendar 2025 has seen a rapid acceleration in the adoption of digital assets around the world.
Among those embracing the transformation been large institutions investing in opportunities around stablecoin.
In our view, in 2026, that trend will accelerate even further.
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For much of the space, the spike in adoption has been driven by regulatory changes – first in the United States, then the European Union, and in the Asia-Pacific region, Singapore and Hong Kong.
In many cases, large fund managers have successfully embraced stablecoins and deposit tokens as a way to move money quicker, easier, and in a 24-by-seven timeframe. And there are a number of factors converging we expect will help that adoption continue.
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Regulatory clarity in the space is growing, especially in Australia. That’s expected to bring increased redemption reliability. And network interoperability continues to attract investment.
We also expect to see an increasing amount of work done around operational readiness in digital assets. And lastly, but most importantly, regulatory growth will provide a better understanding on how risks associated with the technology will be managed.
These factors, when put together, are likely to help accelerate the adoption of digital assets and currencies in our region and beyond.
Hari Janakiraman is Head of Industry & Innovation, Transaction Banking, at ANZ
