Regulatory Improvements Key to Institutional Adoption of Crypto Assets

According to Odaily, Goldman Sachs analysts, including James Yaro, have highlighted the importance of regulatory improvements in driving institutional adoption of crypto assets. This development is particularly beneficial for both buy-side and sell-side financial institutions and is expected to foster new applications for crypto assets beyond trading. The analysts emphasized that the U.S. Clarity Act, currently progressing through Congress, serves as a crucial catalyst. The report suggests that the Clarity Act will establish a clear regulatory framework for tokenized assets and decentralized finance (DeFi), delineating the responsibilities of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This clarity is essential for unlocking institutional capital and encouraging compliant participation. Goldman Sachs cautions that the act needs to be passed by the first half of 2026 to avoid potential delays due to the U.S. midterm elections in November. Previously, Tim Scott, the Republican chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, indicated that the committee would soon revise the Clarity Act and move it to the voting stage. Industry experts also noted that while market adjustments towards the end of 2025 might slow short-term adoption, successful implementation of the act could significantly accelerate genuine institutional entry.