StanChart sees total crypto market cap climbing 5x to $10 trillion by 2026-end
Standard Chartered said the recent Republican win in the US elections could serve as a major catalyst for digital assets, potentially driving their combined market cap from $2.5 trillion to $10 trillion by the end of 2026.
The bank’s latest report outlines how anticipated regulatory shifts under the new administration may pave the way for mainstream adoption of digital assets as policy changes and regulatory rollbacks foster a more favorable landscape.
StanChart’s head of global digital assets, Geoffrey Kendrick, identified several key factors that could influence this growth trajectory.
Repealing stifling rules
Standard Chartered anticipates that the administration’s early moves could include repealing SEC guidance known as SAB 121….
