ether.fi CEO: 2026 Will See Rise of Crypto Digital Banking and Institutional ETH Adoption
Mike Silagadze, CEO of ether.fi, predicts 2026 will mark a significant shift for Ethereum, moving beyond speculation towards mainstream financial products and "crypto digital banking." This follows substantial institutional entry in 2025, with Digital Asset Trusts (DATs) emerging as a key vehicle for ETH exposure. The trend points towards utility-based products and increased institutional deployment on liquid restaking protocols, fostering a more stable environment for capital inflow and the integration of Web3 technologies.