Headline: PwC Signals Institutional Crypto Adoption Has Hit Point of No Return Translation: PwC Signals Institutional Crypto Adoption Has Hit Point of No Return

The adoption of digital assets by banks, asset management firms, and large corporations is no longer considered an «optional or peripheral» process. This is the conclusion reached by the auditing firm PwC.

In their 2026 report on global cryptocurrency regulation, experts from the company stated:

“Institutional involvement has passed the point of no return.”

They believe that digital assets are no longer confined to trading but are increasingly integrated into payments, interbank settlements, treasury operations, and balance management.

PwC specialists noted the growing use of stablecoins, tokenized assets, and other blockchain products by traditional financial institutions.

The transfer of monetary assets between market participants using such tools through internal transfers, cross-border payments, and corporate treasury obligations is leading to a close intertwining of the traditional finance (TradFi) sector with blockchain-based infrastructure.

By 2026, the global regulatory environment has ceased to be a barrier to the adoption of cryptocurrencies by large companies and institutions, according to the experts.

“The regulatory momentum is accelerating, along with the pace of institutional adoption. What is emerging now not only provides clarity but also instills confidence for institutions to innovate, scale, and integrate digital assets into the foundation of the global financial system,” the report states.

Swiss banking giant UBS, which manages assets worth $4.7 trillion, is selecting partners to launch cryptocurrency trading services. This was reported by Bloomberg, citing its own sources.

Negotiations have been ongoing for several months, and the bank has yet to make a final decision regarding its next steps.

If the initiative is implemented, UBS will initially offer select clients in its Swiss division access to buy and sell Bitcoin and Ethereum. The offering is expected to expand to other markets, including the U.S. and Asia-Pacific region.

Bloomberg noted that launching such a product would mark a significant shift for UBS. The financial holding has long maintained a cautious stance on cryptocurrencies, considering them unsuitable for investment due to the risk of bubbles. The bank has also highlighted regulatory risks.

According to one of the agency’s sources, UBS’s interest in the crypto segment is linked to the growing demand from wealthy clients.

It’s worth noting that in January, KBC, one of Belgium’s largest banks, announced the launch of regulated trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum.