INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Opinion by: Dominic Schwenter, chief operating officer of LiskThe US is in the middle of a crypto boom
Exchange-traded fund approvals have opened the door to institutional adoption, liquidity is increasing and regulatory clarity is beginning
to take shape under a more crypto-aligned administration
Filings from the Securities and Exchange Commission referencing blockchain hit an all-time high in February 2025, signaling a broader shift
in how seriously the technology is being taken at the highest levels.This momentum is good for the industry
US-based crypto companies have spent nearly a decade building through regulatory uncertainty, and they deserve the attention and rewards
that are finally arriving
It is unfolding in high-growth markets where people use crypto not to speculate but out of necessity
They built through every cycle and are now setting the pace for where Web3 is going next.High-growth markets are leading in adoptionFifteen
In many of these countries, crypto is part of daily life
It is grounded in utility.In many of these economies, crypto helps families facilitate remittances, offers a safer way to store value when
from Asia, illustrating a growing pipeline of builders emerging outside of traditional tech hubs
Africa, South America and Southeast Asia are all seeing steady increases in developer activity, while North America and Europe continue to
decline in relative share.The message is clear: Web3 innovation is no longer anchored to a single geography
In just five months, over 3,700 mom-and-pop shops have joined the platform, a rapid shift toward a more connected, cashless
In regions where traditional infrastructure is often fragmented or absent, LovCash enables seamless, cashless transactions between small,
often unbanked retailers and wholesalers
Beyond simplifying payments, the system provides wholesalers with real-time insights into sales trends and product demand, enabling smarter
Real-world adoption, momentum from builders and real use cases are accelerating in high-growth markets, where crypto is already making a
Builders and investors should stop waiting for validation from Washington or Wall Street and start paying attention to the places where the
Schwenter, chief operating officer of Lisk.This article is for general information purposes and is not intended to be and should not be
taken as legal or investment advice
