From Stablecoins To AI: How Crypto Leaders See 2026 Taking Shape
Industry leaders expect 2026 to mark a decisive shift from experimentation to execution, with stablecoins, regulated infrastructure, and artificial intelligence shaping the next phase of growth, according to executives across payments, policy, wallets, and decentralized computing.
After the return of crypto IPOs and funding rounds in 2025, investor attention has turned toward sustainability rather than scale at any cost.
Executives say the rebound signaled renewed confidence, but also a higher bar for companies seeking capital, with emphasis placed on revenue generation, compliance, and products that users actively rely on.
Investors Shift Focus To utility And Operational Discipline
Petr Kozyakov, co-founder and chief executive of…
