Crypto industry experts at Consensus see Asian institutions pivot toward stablecoins

Panelists at the conference discussed how regulatory progress in Hong Kong and Japan creates a structured path for capital allocation. What to know : Institutional crypto transactions in Asia grew 70% year over year to reach $2.3 trillion by mid-2025. Regulatory clarity in hubs such as Hong Kong and Singapore has driven a shift from speculation to structured yield. Major banks in Japan now develop stablecoin solutions to build regulated rails for traditional capital.