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DeFi Growth: Institutional Adoption and Credit Exp...
The Block•Monday, December 22, 2025 at 04:35 PM•1 min read

DeFi Growth: Institutional Adoption and Credit Expansion Expected by 2026

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According to a report by The Block, Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is expected to continue its growth trajectory through 2026. The analysis suggests that 2025 saw DeFi mature, noting credit cycles, increased institutional investment, and stronger trading platforms. On-chain credit expansion reportedly picked up in the second half of the year as risk tolerance increased. The rise of Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization indicates that institutions are considering blockchain as a practical distribution method. Trading activity has also seen shifts, according to the report.

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DeFi Growth: Institutional Adoption and Credit Exp...
The Block•Monday, December 22, 2025 at 04:35 PM•1 min read

DeFi Growth: Institutional Adoption and Credit Expansion Expected by 2026

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According to a report by The Block, Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is expected to continue its growth trajectory through 2026. The analysis suggests that 2025 saw DeFi mature, noting credit cycles, increased institutional investment, and stronger trading platforms. On-chain credit expansion reportedly picked up in the second half of the year as risk tolerance increased. The rise of Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization indicates that institutions are considering blockchain as a practical distribution method. Trading activity has also seen shifts, according to the report.

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