According to a ChainCatcher report citing Cointelegraph, Coinbase's investment research director, David Duong, stated that the momentum driven by crypto ETFs, stablecoins, tokenization, and clearer regulations will further strengthen by 2026, accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrencies. In his year-end summary, Duong pointed out that spot ETFs will create a regulated channel for cryptocurrencies, while digital asset treasuries will emerge as a new tool for corporate balance sheets. Tokenization and stablecoins will also become more deeply integrated into core financial workflows. In terms of regulation, the U.S. is expected to clarify stablecoins and market structure through the GENIUS Act, while Europe is advancing the MiCA regulatory framework, providing clearer policy boundaries for institutional entry. Duong believes this marks a significant phase in the transition of crypto from a niche market to a global financial infrastructure. Additionally, Duong emphasized that demand for crypto is no longer driven by a single narrative, but rather by a combination of macroeconomic factors, technology, and geopolitics, with capital structures becoming more long-term and less speculative.
Coinbase Research Head Predicts Stronger Momentum for Crypto in 2026
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Coinbase's investment research director, David Duong, predicted stronger momentum for cryptocurrency in 2026, driven by factors such as crypto ETFs, stablecoins, tokenization, and clearer regulation. He emphasized that spot ETFs will provide regulated access to the market, and that MiCA (EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) will help establish clear policy boundaries. As macroeconomic and geopolitical forces influence liquidity and crypto markets, demand is shifting toward long-term capital with reduced speculation. The adoption of digital asset treasuries and the deeper integration of stablecoins into financial systems will also contribute to broader adoption.
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