Crypto Becomes Infrastructure — A Conversation with Arthur Firstov, CBO of Mercuryo

Arthur Firstov, CBO of Mercuryo, asserts that the crypto industry has matured, shifting focus from speculative narratives to tangible utility like stablecoin settlement and tokenized assets, quietly integrating into traditional finance infrastructure. He notes that tokenization is now a product, driven by clear regulation in regions like the EU and Singapore, and attractive yields on tokenized Treasuries. Furthermore, stablecoins are becoming invisible plumbing for payments, exemplified by seamless bank-to-wallet transfers, while institutional adoption is fueled by regulated custody and automated compliance. Firstov predicts that by 2026, tokenized Treasuries will exceed $500B, stablecoin settlement volume will surpass Visa, and neobanks will use stablecoin rails by default, ultimately leading to money moving as easily as data for the average person.

(Source：BeInCrypto)