Binance APAC head SB Seker said 2026 will mark a turning point as digital assets mature beyond speculation.
He said regulation, institutional capital and real-world use are increasingly aligning across global markets.
The digital asset industry is transitioning from experimentation to deeper financial integration.
SB Seker said.
Seker described digital assets as evolving into core financial infrastructure supporting settlement and tokenisation.
He said Binance recorded a 14% rise in institutional users and a 13% increase in institutional trading volume year on year.
In 2026, institutional diversification beyond bitcoin and ethereum into selected altcoins is expected to accelerate.
SB Seker said.
He added that broader government and public sector engagement will reshape liquidity and valuation models.
Seker said clearer regulation will play a central role in supporting sustainable market growth.
He highlighted stablecoins as a major policy focus as regulatory clarity emerges in key markets.
Stablecoins will be central to policy discussions in 2026,” SB Seker said.
Seker said initiatives such as central bank digital currencies could influence asset selection and trust.
He added that regulated products like exchange-traded funds will expand access for institutional and retail users.
The industry is set to move beyond hype and speculation toward delivering real, lasting value.
SB Seker said.
At the time of reporting, Bitcoin price was $88,909.49.