2026 Look Ahead: A Conversation with Chris Kuiper
From FCAT Crypto Brief™ by Fidelity Center for Applied Technology
January 15, 2026 · 36 min · Episode 110
About this episode
Chris Kuiper discusses the future of crypto in 2026, exploring trends and potential market shifts.
Curious about what’s next for crypto in 2026? Chris Kuiper, Vice President of Research at Fidelity Digital Assets®, joins our hosts to unpack the trends shaping the digital asset landscape in the year ahead. Tune in for insights on emerging developments, potential market shifts, and what these changes could mean for the industry at large. Read the full report here: https://www.fidelitydigitalassets.com/research-and-insights/2026-look-ahead Episode Topics [0:00] Intro [1:49] News Rundown [2:43] Introduction to Chris & FDA’s 2026 Look Ahead Report [4:19] How Shipping Containers Redefined Global Economics & What it Means for Crypto [11:11] A Deep Dive on Token-holder Rights [18:35] Other Key Topics for the Year to Come [20:43] Macroeconomic Factors [23:06] Bitcoin Mining & AI [27:20] Additional Thoughts Heading into 2026 [33:08] Final Thoughts & Outro Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for…
People in this episode
Guest: Chris Kuiper
Topics covered
- crypto trends
- digital assets
- market shifts
- token-holder rights
- macroeconomic factors
- Bitcoin mining
- AI
Keywords
- crypto
- digital assets
- market trends
- token-holder rights
- Bitcoin mining
- AI
- macroeconomics
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Organizations: Fidelity Digital Assets, Fidelity Center for Applied Technology, FMR LLC
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