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MarketInterview
Aug 31, 2026
< 1min read
byCoin Edition
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Asia’s crypto market is shifting from token speculation to capital flowing into real projects, with stablecoins finding everyday use and tokenized stocks and commodities bringing traditional assets onchain. Improved wallets and 24/7 trading are lowering barriers to entry, and Nansen data shows Smart Money following these adoption and DeFi trends that narrow the line between traditional finance and onchain markets.
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Asia’s crypto story is starting to look very different. It’s no longer just about chasing the next big token. Capital is moving into real projects, stablecoins are finding everyday use, and tokenized stocks and commodities are bringing more traditional assets onchain. At the same time, wallets and 24/7 trading are making it easier for people to enter the market without thinking too much about the technology behind it. Jake Kennis, Senior Research Analyst at Nansen, is watching these shifts through the data. Kennis spoke with Coin Edition about where Smart Money is moving, how Asian users are adopting crypto, and why the line between traditional finance and onchain markets may soon become much harder to see.
1. Nansen spends a lot of time tracking where the money is actually moving onchain. When you look at Asia right now, what are you seeing that tells you the region’s …
Source: cryptorank.io