CoinDesk Podcast Network Pantera Capital's Top Crypto Predictions for 2026
Jan 2, 2026
Paul Veradittakit, Managing Partner at Pantera Capital, shares keen insights on the future of crypto markets. He discusses how regulatory progress is enticing entrepreneurs back to the U.S. and the growing success of stablecoins and digital asset IPOs. Paul predicts that AI will enhance smart-contract security and improve research tools for on-chain assets. Additionally, he highlights the potential for prediction markets to flourish across various sectors like sports and elections, driven by newfound regulatory clarity.
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Regulation Catalyzed Crypto-As-A-Service
- Regulatory progress in 2025 unlocked a wave of 'crypto as a service' integrations across banks and fintechs.
- Companies will embed crypto in the backend so users get improved experiences without needing crypto expertise.
Build Backend Crypto Plumbing For Banks
- Help institutions integrate crypto by focusing on backend tools that preserve their user experience.
- Build plumbing for buying, lending, staking and payments so banks can scale distribution without reworking UX.
Policy Momentum Brings Startups Back To U.S.
- Bipartisan attention and policy work made crypto a mainstream political issue tied to millions of retail holders.
- This momentum is bringing entrepreneurs and token business models back to U.S. headquarters and policy engagement.