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Podcast: Bitcoin, Fiat & Rock'n'Roll
Episode: Industry Expert Outlooks for 2026 with Blockstories
Description: 25 digital asset predictions for 2026 from 25 industry experts
In this special 2026 predictions episode, host Alex is joined by Stefan (ZĂźhlke) and Maximilian Vargas (Blockstories) for a forward-looking discussion based on Blockstoriesâ new report: â25 Predictions from 25 Digital Asset Expertsâ.
Instead of presenting their own forecasts, the trio picks standout expert takes across five key themesâtokenization, digital money, regulation, markets & investments, and infrastructureâand pressure-tests them from a pragmatic, institution-first perspective.
A central debate: tokenized deposits vs. stablecoins. Stefan challenges the idea that tokenized deposits will âgo through the roofâ in 2026, arguing that market pull may favor stablecoi...