2026 Surveys Show Institutional Crypto Adoption Becomes a Competitive Requirement

On 20 March 2026, survey findings cited by Ripple and by EY-Parthenon with Coinbase suggested many institutions now view digital-asset offerings as a competitive necessity. The reports highlight stablecoins exceeding $300B in market cap and growing use for treasury and T+0 settlement, while asset-manager interest in tokenization rose from 40% in 2025 to 64% in 2026. The same data points to clearer rules—such as the US GENIUS Act and Europe's MiCA—as a key factor behind higher planned allocations and preference for spot exposure via registered vehicles.