Crypto growth too big to ignore for traditional finance
By Stephen Stonberg
Crypto adoption continues to rise at unprecedented levels. According to Chainalysis, last year saw a stunning 880% rise in global crypto adoption. Even long-time skeptics in the banking industry have reversed their initial hesitation. The institutionalisation of the crypto industry finds itself at a critical inflection point. A focus on regulatory clarity and greater flows between traditional finance and the crypto ecosystem could open up significant opportunities for growth and innovation.
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