From 2025 to 2026: Crypto’s Defining Shift

04/01/2026 41 min
From 2025 to 2026: Crypto’s Defining Shift

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Episode Synopsis

This episode of Unblocking the Chain looks back at the year that reshaped crypto—and forward to what comes next. The discussion reviews the defining developments of 2025, including regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, ETF growth, stablecoins, tokenisation, AI agents, and predictive markets. From there, the focus shifts to 2026, unpacking practical predictions around payments, foreign exchange, atomic settlement, agentic flow, and why digital assets are now moving from speculation into everyday financial infrastructure.

Podcast Hosts:

Michael Prendiville (co-host), Co-founder, JellyC and Founder, TAF Capital ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Drew Bradford, (co-host), CEO, Macropod and Chairman, JellyC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

 

Unblocking the Chain is brought to you by JellyC and Macropod.



About Catena Digital

Macropod is the issuer of the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin AUDM. Through the thoughtful application of emerging technology, Macropod empowers businesses and asset exchanges to facilitate fast and cost-effective transactions securely. With over 100 years of combined global experience, Macropod's team has a wealth of financial markets, governance, and technology knowledge to support their customers’ and partners’ successful transition to digital assets.

www.macropod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠



Podcast Produced by:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠



This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and the guests. Please do your own research or consult a professional before making investment decisions.