PwC Declares Institutional Crypto Adoption Irreversible by 2026
PwC's Global Crypto Regulation Report 2026 asserts that institutional adoption of digital assets has crossed a threshold of no return. Financial giants now integrate cryptocurrencies into Core operations—payments, settlements, and treasury management—signaling a seismic shift from speculative trading to utility-driven adoption.
Stablecoins and tokenized cash dominate institutional workflows, with Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire noting a 40% CAGR in banking-sector adoption. Blockchain infrastructure is increasingly interoperable with legacy finance systems, cementing crypto's role as a pillar of modern finance.