In brief
- Citadel and other TradFi giants are signaling they may sue to block crypto’s new regulatory wins, setting up a major 2026 showdown.
- Wall Street is increasingly split: some firms see crypto as a threat, while others are embracing blockchain.
- The emerging conflict is expected to peak during SEC and CFTC rulemaking next year.
This year vaulted the crypto industry to unprecedented heights of political influence. But could that new position of power pose unexpected consequences—and attract new enemies—in 2026?
At the start of every new year, Decrypt consults its handy Crypto Crystal Ball to divine what trends are likely to shape the coming months—and what those developments could mean for you.
First, we investigated whether…
Jan 22 2026
