2026-01-19 14:21:54

The blockchain playing field is leveling out as investment rules become clearer.

Look at what's happening: traditional finance giants are making real moves. Visa, JPMorgan, BlackRock, Nasdaq and Swift—names that dominated the old financial order—are no longer sitting on the sidelines. They're either accelerating existing blockchain initiatives or building entirely new arms in the crypto space.

What does this tell us? Simple. The uncertainty that once surrounded digital assets is fading. As regulatory frameworks solidify and the market matures, incumbents can finally move with confidence. They're not betting small either—these are serious strategic bets backed by serious capital.

This shift matters. It signals that blockchain isn't some fringe experiment anymore. When the heavyweights of traditional finance jump in, the entire competitive landscape shifts. The winners? Projects that can actually deliver. The losers? Hype without substance.

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NewDAOdreamer

· 12h ago

Speaking of which, these traditional finance bigwigs finally can't sit still anymore. It was long overdue... A bunch of old guys who only earn interest suddenly go all-in on blockchain. What does that indicate? The rules have become clear, so they dare to act. They're truly afraid of policy risks... But to be fair, this wave of entry has indeed changed the game rules. The days of trash projects should be over. The era of fundraising through storytelling is over. Now, let's see who can truly deliver... Can JPM's approach work in Web3? That's the real question.

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AirdropSkeptic

· 01-20 12:06

Wait a minute, are the traditional financial giants really entering the market in full force? Or is this just the prelude to another round of cutting leeks?

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BearMarketBuilder

· 01-19 14:52

To be honest, this wave of big institutional players entering the market has indeed changed the game, but I am more optimistic about projects with real technical capabilities; those who hype without substance should have been eliminated long ago.

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AirdropBlackHole

· 01-19 14:52

Traditional financial giants entering the market is completely different; they only dare to act once the rules are clear.

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AlphaWhisperer

· 01-19 14:51

Hmm... Traditional giants are getting serious, but is this a good thing or a bad thing? JPMs and others are just trying to gain control, don't be naive everyone. This wave of regulation is just to push retail investors out, leaving only institutions to play. Wait, what about those small projects with real innovation? Will they be crushed? That's right, those without practical implementation ability truly deserve to die, but don't trust the big companies' methods too much. Finally seeing clearly, this is not democratization, this is financialization.

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StakeOrRegret

· 01-19 14:50

Hmm... when the giants really start playing, do small investors still have a chance?

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WhaleSurfer

· 01-19 14:37

ngl These traditional financial giants entering the scene really change the game, not just some empty talk... Wait, can they really deliver and get things done, or is this just another round of hype? The era of separating truth from falsehood has arrived; projects that rely solely on hype will fade away. Clear rules actually test the core value of projects more, I agree with this point. Even institutions like BlackRock are taking action, which says everything without needing to say more... But don’t just look at financial numbers; in the end, it still depends on who can truly deliver value. Mainstream financial giants coming to try their hand, the winter for small projects might really be here.

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