[Fidelity Digital Assets: Integration with Wall Street Will Drive the Next Phase of Cryptocurrency Development] According to a report by CoinDesk, Chris Kuiper, Vice President of Research at Fidelity Digital Assets, stated in an interview that digital assets are quietly and irreversibly transitioning from a niche experiment to a structural financial layer. He suggested that 2026 could be the year when the broader market finally takes notice of this shift. Kuiper believes that digital assets are experiencing their 'container moment,' comparing it to how standardized metal containers revolutionized global trade by transforming ports, logistics, and supply chains. He noted that a similar transformation is happening in the financial sector. Fidelity's research report highlights that although price charts in 2025 may appear flat, the industry has been quietly reshaping its infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and institutional workflows, laying the groundwork for a breakthrough year in 2026. This evolution has largely taken place behind the scenes, driven by regulated products, custody solutions, and institutional strategies. Kuiper added that last year, every major bank announced plans to establish some form of capability in the digital asset space. He believes that 2025 will mark the first year in history when market participants stop declaring that Bitcoin is 'dead,' symbolizing broader acceptance.