BlackRock suggests that if Asia allocates just 1% of its massive wealth to crypto, up to $2 trillion could flow into the market, potentially doubling its size. This shift could accelerate crypto adoption, prices, and innovation worldwide.
Former HSBC digital assets chief Mark Williamson joins UK blockchain firm ClearToken to build regulated clearing infrastructure for cryptocurrencies and tokenised assets.
The White House will convene a high-stakes summit on February 2, 2026, to broker a compromise between major banks and crypto firms over the stalled CLARITY Act. The deadlock centers on "stablecoin rewards," as banks warn that crypto interest products could trigger a $500 billion exodus of traditional deposits by 2028.
Ripple’s president has predicted that 2026 could become a landmark year for the cryptocurrency industry, driven by stablecoin adoption, institutional participation, and deeper integration with global financial systems.
