State Street study shows 51% of institutions expect digital assets to go mainstream within five years

• State Street’s 2026 Digital Assets Study shows 51% of institutions expect digital assets to be mainstream within five years.
• Adoption readiness rose, with 35% already managing or distributing digital assets; 28% report infrastructure is in place for demand.
• Regulatory experience leads provider selection, cited by 69%; cybersecurity follows at 54%, financial strength at 47%.
• Respondents see biggest impact on custody at 66%, payments at 54%, fund issuance at 51%; tokenization is top strategic priority.
• Average allocations are about 11%, projected to reach 17% in three years; digital cash importance rises, with 45% calling it very important.

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