BLOOMBERG · 2026-10-08 21:00 UTC

Less Cat Ears and Spandex as Crypto Bros in Suits Take Over

Token2049 crypto conference in Singapore showed a shift toward formality, with bankers and asset managers attending alongside crypto founders, replacing typical casual crypto attire like cat ears and spandex with business suits. Crypto industry is increasingly integrating with Wall Street through ETFs, stablecoins, tokenized assets, and trading infrastructure, moving away from its anti-establishment roots. Major financial institutions including Nasdaq, Franklin Templeton, BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and CME Group are now actively participating in crypto conferences and building…

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