Scaramucci’s Bold Crypto Prediction: Why 2026 Will Be Explosive!

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Ah, the future of cryptocurrency. According to industry bigwigs like Anthony Scaramucci, Kristin Smith, and other crypto enthusiasts, 2026 is shaping up to be a thrilling ride, especially if you’re into things like blockchain, decentralized finance, and of course, keeping track of your wallet’s value without breaking a sweat.

At CryptoMoon’s latest LONGITUDE event, these fine folks delivered optimistic forecasts, following a year of positive shifts, especially in the United States. You can practically hear the collective sigh of relief from the crypto community as they talk about how things are finally looking up. 🙌

The panel discussions focused on everything from Solana’s meteoric rise (guess who’s getting the attention now?) to the growing interest in privacy protocols, and even lessons learned from a series of “oops” moments in 2025. Spoiler alert: if you were hoping crypto would just glide through with no hiccups… think again.

“2025 was a massive year for progress,” said Kristin Smith, president of the Solana Policy Institute. She’s been rubbing elbows in Washington for the last 18 months, making sure policymakers are well-versed in crypto basics. Because, as it turns out, most of them still think Bitcoin is a fancy new coffee order. ☕

“The US is finally catching up, and other nations are scrambling to figure out how to keep crypto inside their borders, instead of trying to keep it out.”

Ah, bureaucracy at its finest. If only we could just hand out a few crypto pamphlets at government meetings to get things moving.

But Scaramucci, ever the optimist, believes that educating policymakers is key to getting traditional finance to adopt blockchain. Let’s face it, the current financial system is already burning through $4 trillion in transaction fees. Moving to Ethereum or Solana could save us a boatload-maybe even enough to buy a yacht. 🛥️

“The credit card fees, wire fees… If we adopt Solana and tokenize assets, we could save up to 75% of that. It would be transformative!”

But the fun doesn’t stop there. According to Smith, the real stumbling block is the outdated regulations that are keeping everyone from really diving into blockchain. It’s like trying to play basketball with a soccer ball-technically, you can do it, but it’s just not going to work very well.

And don’t even get Scaramucci started on the “short-sighted” views of some folks. “If you’re still looking at crypto in 2025 like it’s some passing trend, you’re missing the forest for the trees,” he says. And honestly, with all this talk of tokenized assets, I’m half-expecting to start seeing my own house listed as an NFT. 🏠

Privacy: The New Black

Meanwhile, Eli Ben-Sasson, the mastermind behind StarkWare and Zcash, is pushing privacy protocols to the forefront. Apparently, we’ve all been too careless with our digital lives, sharing everything from breakfast pics to our financial woes. Ben-Sasson, however, is a fan of making sure that when you need to go off the radar, you can do it with style. 🕵️‍♂️

“Privacy is a spectrum,” said Ben-Sasson. “It’s not just about keeping your transactions secret, it’s about designing products that protect people’s privacy in the most subtle way.”

Which, if we’re being honest, sounds like something out of a spy movie. And let’s not forget about Zcash-this privacy-focused cryptocurrency is seeing a resurgence in interest thanks to some high-profile endorsements. Talk about the cool kids’ table! 💎

But hey, privacy isn’t all about escaping government surveillance. As Ben-Sasson explains, businesses are also jumping on the bandwagon, looking for a level of privacy that protects both them and their customers. Guess your next corporate transaction won’t be so visible to the whole world after all.

Security: The Wake-Up Call

In case you thought everything in crypto was sunshine and rainbows, think again. 2025 saw its fair share of high-profile hacks, and with $1.6 billion in Ether stolen from Bybit, it was clear that the industry needs to wake up and smell the security risks. 🔐

As Phemex CEO Federico Variola pointed out, it’s not just about securing your wallet anymore. “You can’t have social media accounts mixed up with your financial transactions,” he said. Well, no kidding. That’s like mixing your work email with your Tinder account. 🚨

And Ledger’s Ian Rodgers threw in his two cents, reminding everyone that there’s no way to eliminate risk entirely, but, you know, minimizing it is a good start. So, maybe don’t click on that “free crypto” link that’s been following you around. 🤔

CryptoMoon’s LONGITUDE events aren’t slowing down anytime soon, with new editions planned in New York, Paris, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi. So, grab your passport and maybe a few extra security measures for the ride!

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2025-12-12 18:07