06 Aug 2026
AI, institutional adoption and what’s next for crypto | The Marex Market Pulse podcast
In this episode of Marex Market Pulse, we look at what’s really moving today’s crypto markets – from recent underperformance and institutional adoption to decentralised finance, AI and where investment is heading next.
Featuring Ilan Solot, Senior Global Market Strategist at Marex, this discussion looks at why crypto has struggled relative to other asset classes, how institutional participation is maturing, and where the biggest opportunities and risks may lie over the coming years.
From AI-powered blockchain applications and changing market structure to investor access, DeFi and the long-term implications of quantum computing, this episode gives a practical, grounded take on digital assets today.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why crypto has underperformed despite growing institutional adoption
- How traditional finance has changed crypto market structure
- The different ways investors can access crypto, from ETFs to structured products
- The current state of decentralised finance and what is holding it back
- Where AI and blockchain intersect, and why it matters
- What AI agents could mean for digital assets
- The biggest risks facing crypto, including regulation and quantum computing
- What investors should be watching over the next 12 months
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