The crypto sector is on the cusp of a paradigm shift in 2025, with significant developments poised to reshape the landscape, according to asset manager Franklin Templeton.

What Happened: In its 2025 crypto outlook, published on Monday, the asset manager flags several key developments that bode well for the cryptocurrency industry in 2025:

• Regulatory Advancements: U.S. regulators, including the SEC, are expected to support diversified crypto-linked products, such as ETFs and tokenized securities. Favorable policies could restore the U.S. as a global leader in crypto innovation.
• TradFi-Crypto Convergence: Traditional financial institutions (TradFi) and crypto infrastructure are likely to become deeply interconnected. Anticipated stablecoin regulations may empower major financial players to launch their own stablecoins, broadening adoption.
• DeFi Growth: The growth of tokenized assets and stablecoins will catalyze the global adoption of decentralized finance (DeFi), bringing efficiency and accessibility to financial services.
• Bitcoin's Role: Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) will solidify its position as a global financial asset and digital store of value. Sovereign nations and institutional entities are expected to add BTC to their strategic reserves, signaling its growing importance.
• Decentralized Infrastructure: Industries will embrace Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) for logistics and IoT applications, driven by demand for secure, transparent solutions.
• AI-Crypto Integration: The integration of AI and blockchain will accelerate, with blockchains providing transparency and verification essential for the AI-driven economy. AI agents will utilize blockchain to automate transactions, manage portfolios, and blend digital content with on-chain activities

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