Major bank funding surge shows institutional move away from permissionless crypto
In the first half of 2026, crypto companies received $11.2 billion in funding, with BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds directing capital to regulated, traditional-finance-aligned firms rather than permissionless projects. The trend reflects Wall Street's preference for controlled, compliant platforms.
Why it matters for the crypto market
Institutional capital flows reveal a strategic shift toward centralized, regulated infrastructure over decentralized alternatives, reshaping the competitive landscape and real-world adoption pathways for crypto technology.
Source: coindesk.com
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