More institutions expect digital assets to become mainstream, with regulation, cybersecurity and digital cash emerging as key priorities.

A State Street study of 300 asset managers, asset owners and wealth managers has found growing confidence in digital assets, alongside greater focus on regulation, cybersecurity and the infrastructure needed to support adoption. Custody was identified by 66% of respondents as an area where digital assets would have the greatest impact The 2026 Digital Assets Study found that 51% of respondents expect digital assets to become mainstream within five years, if they have not already. This compar