Grayscale predicts 2026 will be 'dawn of the institutional era' for crypto

The crypto sector is returning to public markets after a slow period, with firms raising $3.4 billion through initial public offerings in 2025. Analysts note that investors are showing renewed interest in digital asset companies that focus on compliance, custody, and core infrastructure. Several high-profile firms, including Kraken, Consensys, and BitGo, ...

California’s proposed 5% tax on billionaire wealth has triggered sharp reactions from crypto executives, who warn it could drive capital and entrepreneurs out of the state before 2026. The ballot initiative, called the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act, seeks to tax net wealth above $1 billion to fund healthcare and state assistance programs. The SEIU United ...

Balaji Srinivasan, the former CTO of Coinbase and influential author of The Network State, has declared that the cryptocurrency industry is transitioning into its third and most critical phase: the era of global privacy. Speaking at major industry events in late 2025, Srinivasan outlined a historical framework that categorizes the development of the digital ...