FROM ELLIPTIC
"The year ahead promises to be among the most exciting and transformative we’ve seen for the digital asset space. A few years from now, when we look back on 2025, we will see it as a year of tremendous advancement in the mainstreaming of digital assets and their institutional adoption."
Simone Maini, CEO, Elliptic
01 | SENTIMENT
Financial services organizations embrace a more positive outlook on digital assets
Our research reveals that financial services organizations have changed their sentiment toward digital assets in the last 12 months and are more positive towards the market opportunity.
02 | MOTIVATIONS
Leaders see a strong business case for digital asset strategies, with crypto firms focusing on innovation and inclusion
77% of compliance and risk leaders within financial institutions report that they see a compelling business case to progress their digital asset strategy.
Whilst motivations for progressing digital asset strategies in crypto businesses are broadly similar, almost half (48%) of crypto organizations think that it will help to future proof their organization. Almost a quarter (24%) think digital asset offerings will help with financial inclusion, perhaps allowing them to capture an underserved demographic.*
03 | BARRIERS
Regulatory complexity and skills gaps are top concerns for organizations considering digital asset strategies
While regulatory complexity is cited as a specific compliance concern by 61% of organizations when considering digital asset strategies, in-house skills and technology and data are also significant areas of concern.*
04 | PARTNERSHIPS
Financial organizations are looking to partner to advance their digital asset strategies
Key areas requiring support to advance digital asset strategies are:
- Technology and platform development support (60%)
- Standardised risk settings based on jurisdiction and types of business (52%)
- Support in enhancing AML / KYC processes (50%)
ELLIPTIC INSIGHTS
2025 Regulatory Outlook: US regulators will pave the way for banks to use digital asset
