Crypto adoption will be driven by high-growth markets, with or without the US
Crypto adoption is rapidly growing in high-growth markets, where the technology is solving real-world problems, while the US focuses on institutional validation.
Opinion by: Dominic Schwenter, chief operating officer of Lisk
The US is in the middle of a crypto boom. Exchange-traded fund approvals have opened the door to institutional adoption, liquidity is increasing, and regulatory clarity is beginning to take shape under a more crypto-aligned administration. Filings from the Securities and Exchange Commission referencing blockchain hit an all-time high in February 2025, signaling a broader shift in how seriously the technology is being taken at the highest levels.
This momentum is good for the industry. US-based crypto companies have spent nearly a decade building through regulatory uncertainty, and they deserve the attention and rewards that are finally arriving. Is institutional support finally showing up? It’s overdue — and well-earned.
