Identified Barrier to the Emergence of New Crypto Projects, 2026/02/04 10:08:23

At a private event organized by experts from CfC St. Moritz in January, representatives from the crypto industry identified a significant barrier to the emergence of new major crypto projects and the proliferation of digital currencies as a lack of liquidity.

According to a survey conducted among event participants, 85% of crypto entrepreneurs indicated that they currently prioritize investments in projects related to stablecoins and blockchain over decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions.

Approximately 84% assessed the economic environment as favorable for the growth of cryptocurrencies, yet deemed the crypto market infrastructure insufficiently developed for large-scale capitalization.

Participants at the event praised the improvements in the regulatory environment in the United States. The country was rated as the second most attractive jurisdiction for digital assets after the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Respondents from CfC St. Moritz explained that the U.S. has introduced legislation regarding stablecoins and clearer regulations for banks and regulated market participants.

At the same time, expectations regarding initial public offerings of cryptocurrencies have diminished following the record year of 2025, noted the study’s authors. Most investors and traders still anticipate ongoing listings, but few express confidence in the increase of new projects due to liquidity constraints, the survey authors explained.

Earlier, specialists from the auditing firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) stated that the interest of large companies in cryptocurrencies has passed the “point of no return”: these market players have transitioned from experimentation to widespread adoption of digital assets.