Crypto, DeFi, and Blockchain in 2025: Experts Share Key Trends and Challenges

The Fintech Times

It’s a time of reflection and anticipation at The Fintech Times throughout December, as we look back at key developments over the past 12 months and explore what lies ahead for 2025.

The blockchain and crypto landscape is preparing for significant shifts in 2025. As Bitcoin’s influence grows globally and decentralised finance (DeFi) matures, experts offer insights into the emerging trends, challenges, and innovations that will drive the next wave of digital assets and blockchain technology in 2025.

Tokenisation reshaping global transactions

Anish Jain, founder of W Chain, a blockchain platform focused on global financial transactions, anticipates that tokenisation will reshape markets in 2025.

“Looking ahead to 2025, we are excited about the immense opportunity presented by the growing demand for tokenisation solutions across various sectors,” Jain says.

“We see business conditions turning favourable in 2025, especially through diversification within the tokenisation landscape,” he adds.

“By expanding offerings into other products and services, we will touch other market segments effectively.”