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Trust in crypto remains biggest barrier to adoption, say Consensus Miami 2026 panelists

Trust in crypto remains biggest barrier to adoption, say Consensus Miami 2026 panelists

Speakers point to complexity, poor user experience and lack of transparency as key obstacles for mainstream users.

The world's entire economy will be tokenized, says Consensys’ Joseph Lubin

The world's entire economy will be tokenized, says Consensys’ Joseph Lubin

The Consensys CEO and founder said tokenization can be traced by to Ethereum, the blockchain he helped co-found.

It's transparency, not tech alone, that drives crypto adoption, panelists tell Consensus Miami

It's transparency, not tech alone, that drives crypto adoption, panelists tell Consensus Miami

Execs from PayPal, Robinhood, Public.com and 248 Ventures said the way to move retail into crypto and AI is to slow down, show your work, and put users back in control.

Different voices in product, policy and hiring change crypto outcomes, panelists tell Consensus Miami

Different voices in product, policy and hiring change crypto outcomes, panelists tell Consensus Miami

Senior leaders from Mastercard, the Crypto Council for Innovation and Clerisy said the right people in the right rooms can reshape internal decisions, citing examples from stablecoin-linked cards and financial access to staking-policy framing in Washington.

AI agents are breaking web economics, but Cloudflare says x402 can help

AI agents are breaking web economics, but Cloudflare says x402 can help

The company’s Chief Strategy Officer said that more than half of internet traffic is now non-human, but that the x402 Foundation is building the rails for a "golden age of content."

Kraken eyes IPO as it partners with MoneyGram to bridge crypto-to-cash gap

Kraken eyes IPO as it partners with MoneyGram to bridge crypto-to-cash gap

Payward and Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi says the exchange is “80% ready” to go public, as a new partnership with MoneyGram aims to expand access to digital assets by solving last-mile cash conversion.

State Street says institutions want improved blockchain security in wake of recent DeFi attacks

State Street says institutions want improved blockchain security in wake of recent DeFi attacks

Angus Fletcher, State Street’s head of digital assets said the young crypto industry needs to find solutions now before trillions in RWAs come on-chain.

Crypto's barbell; speculation and stablecoin payments won users, Tempo's Romero says

Crypto's barbell; speculation and stablecoin payments won users, Tempo's Romero says

Stablecoins are quietly powering real-world money flows as other crypto experiments than speculative trading have failed to scale, Romero said at Consensus 2026.

Citi exec says fragmented crypto systems risk repeating old banking problems

Citi exec says fragmented crypto systems risk repeating old banking problems

Tokenized money efforts face limits as corporate clients demand real-time payments that work seamlessly across banks, Citi’s Ryan Rugg said at Consensus in Miami.

Overseas demand for U.S equities is growing, says Kraken senior VP Johan Kerbrart

Overseas demand for U.S equities is growing, says Kraken senior VP Johan Kerbrart

The trading app's senior vice president said tokenization, 24-hour trading, and regulatory shifts are driving broader investor access beyond domestic markets.

Crypto ETFs go mainstream as traditional finance locks in

Crypto ETFs go mainstream as traditional finance locks in

As traditional finance deepens its footprint, issuers say ETFs are reshaping access, liquidity, and the global structure of digital asset investing.

Self-directed investors power bitcoin (BTC) ETF launch despite Morgan Stanley’s scale

Self-directed investors power bitcoin (BTC) ETF launch despite Morgan Stanley’s scale

Strong early demand highlights how investors are driving crypto adoption, even without support from Morgan Stanley’s vast advisor network.

Kelp says LayerZero approved setup it blamed for $292 million bridge hack

Kelp says LayerZero approved setup it blamed for $292 million bridge hack

The $292M exploit, linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, led Kelp to migrate its rsETH off LayerZero's OFT standard to Chainlink's CCIP.

Michael Saylor's Strategy (MSTR) booked massive Q1 loss as BTC tumbled

Michael Saylor's Strategy (MSTR) booked massive Q1 loss as BTC tumbled

The price of bitcoin fell from about $87,000 to $68,000 during the first three months of 2026.

Drift outlines a recovery plan for users after $295 million DPRK-linked exploit

Drift outlines a recovery plan for users after $295 million DPRK-linked exploit

The lending Protocol proposed tokenized claims, a revenue-backed pool and a security overhaul as it works with law enforcement to recover the stolen funds.

Tokenization won't disrupt banking rails but improve them, Wall Street executives say

Tokenization won't disrupt banking rails but improve them, Wall Street executives say

Executives from Citigroup, JPMorgan and DTCC said at Consensus that genuine client demand is driving real-world use of tokenized assets.

Why is crypto up today: Bitcoin (BTC) tops $81,500 as tokenization push lifts BLSH, GLXY

Why is crypto up today: Bitcoin (BTC) tops $81,500 as tokenization push lifts BLSH, GLXY

Crypto market momentum could extend further unless geopolitical risks flare up again, one analyst said.

Rep. Steven Horsford pitches PARITY Act as 'durable floor' for crypto tax at Consensus Miami

Rep. Steven Horsford pitches PARITY Act as 'durable floor' for crypto tax at Consensus Miami

The Nevada Democrat told Professor Yesha Yadav that incremental, bipartisan reform is the path forward as Senate negotiations on the CLARITY Act stall.

Solana news (SOL): Anatoly Yakovenko says that major ‘Alpenglow’ upgrade could arrive next quarter,

Solana news (SOL): Anatoly Yakovenko says that major ‘Alpenglow’ upgrade could arrive next quarter,

Speaking at Consensus Miami 2026, the Solana co-founder said that he is excited to see 'Alpenglow' upgrade go live later this year, which could come as early as next quarter.

Western Union’s Solana-based stablecoin could reshape its payment model, analyst says

Western Union’s Solana-based stablecoin could reshape its payment model, analyst says

Western Union launched USDPT, a dollar-backed stablecoin on Solana, issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, for 24/7 settlement with agents and partners.

Figure targets Fannie and Freddie in first-lien push, citing 91% cost cut

Figure targets Fannie and Freddie in first-lien push, citing 91% cost cut

The firm offers rapid service, with HELOC applications approved in 5 minutes and funding in 3 days, targeting the sub-$300,000 loan segment.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says Clarity better than chaos as Senate hits key moment

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says Clarity better than chaos as Senate hits key moment

The crypto market structure Clarity Act needs to get to its next step, a Senate hearing, this month to have a reasonable chance, Garlinghouse said.

Wall Street warns human-built markets can’t keep up with machine-speed trading

Wall Street warns human-built markets can’t keep up with machine-speed trading

Legacy financial systems face pressure as tokenization and real-time trading push markets toward always-on, automated infrastructure, panelists at Consensus in Miami said on Tuesday.

Crypto's value is from being outside regulatory apparatus, says Arthur Hayes

Crypto's value is from being outside regulatory apparatus, says Arthur Hayes

All that matters for bitcoin’s value proposition is fiat liquidity, said Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom, at Consensus Miami 2026.