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...