The Digital Economist to Launch 2025–26 Blockchain & DigitalAssets Industry Outlook Amid Landmark Regulatory Milestone

Blockchain Just Got Its Mandate.

The Digital Economist will release its much-anticipated 2025–26 Blockchain & Digital Assets Industry Outlook on Monday, July 21 at 9:00 AM ET. This sweeping report lands at a pivotal moment for decentralized technologies and the digital economy, offering timely insights as the United States enacts the historic GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins).

With nearly 60 contributors and over 50 expert interviews—including voices from industry, academia, and policy—the Outlook provides a definitive roadmap for the future of blockchain. From decentralized infrastructure to tokenized assets and digital public services, the report captures the systems of tomorrow as they take shape today.

A Historic Convergence: Policy Meets Innovation

The 2025–26 Outlook arrives in lockstep with a landmark shift in U.S. regulation. The GENIUS Act, now signed into law, introduces a proactive framework for digital asset governance—offering long-awaited clarity and accountability across the sector.

“This alignment isn’t a coincidence,” said Navroop Sahdev, CEO & Founder of The Digital Economist. “It’s history catching up to innovation.”

Where previous years saw regulatory ambiguity, this new framework marks the beginning of an integrated future—one where decentralization and compliance can not only coexist, but thrive.

From the Authors and Contributors

“The systems we’re building now decide who gets to participate in the digital economy tomorrow.” —Dr. Nikhil Varma, Lead Author, Non-Executive Chair & Senior Fellow, The Digital Economist

“To achieve sustainable economic growth, financial markets re quire innovation, safety, connection, and efficiency.” —Jorgen Ouaknine, Global Head of Innovation and Digital Assets, Euroclear

“As companies strive to provide a more neutral marketplace, regulators are naturally attracted to these types of conversations, which bridge the regulatory and innovative landscapes.” —Jiten Varu, EMEA Head of Fintech and Web3, Amazon Web Services

“Geopolitical factors, such as varying regulatory approaches globally—from China's cautious stance to the US 's evolving regulations—impact blockchain's development and adoption. The push for decentralized financial infrastructure is a response to these dynamics, aiming for neutrality and resilience.” —Evan Auyang, Group President, Animoca Brands

Key Highlights from the Report

• Institutional Momentum: Commitments from BlackRock, Barclays, and JPMorgan

• DePIN in Action: Real-world deployments across energy, connectivity, and supply chains

• Regulatory Breakthroughs: Clear guidelines on stablecoins and tokenized assets

• Voices from the Ground: Builders, artists, privacy advocates, and public officials

The 2025–26 Blockchain & Digital Assets Industry Outlook will be publicly available starting Monday, July 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM ET.

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