Can US Keep Up With Other Markets On Digital Asset Regulation? ‘Headwinds Are Turning Into Tailwinds,’ Coinbase Exec Says

As the world looks toward 2025, a growing alignment between regulation and technology is paving the way for the broader adoption of digital assets.

At Benzinga’s Future of Digital Assets event, panelists expressed optimism about the direction of U.S. policy, noting a shift from regulatory headwinds to a more supportive environment. Gregg Wysocki of Coinbase described the change as a critical turning point. “The last four years with a major policy headwind…now feels as if those headwinds are turning into powerful tailwinds,” he said.

Wysocki outlined the potential for expanded institutional involvement driven by more transparent regulations. He highlighted the opportunity for innovation and growth, adding, “It’s just very exciting as to what kind of investment we can see in this new regime.”

Maredith Hannon of WisdomTree echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the potential for the U.S. to accelerate adoption in response to global developments. “I think with MiCA and other areas of the world adopting regulation…it also provides a path for the U.S. to accelerate that,” she said. Hannon …

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