Banks and fintech companies accelerate digital asset mergers and acquisitions, Citizens Bank predicts intensified industry consolidation

Jinse Finance reported that the latest research report from Citizens Bank in the United States shows that merger and acquisition activity in the digital asset industry is accelerating and is expected to speed up further. With the passage of the GENIUS Act (stablecoin regulations) and the anticipated introduction of the CLARITY Act (market structure), the US regulatory environment has shifted from "hostile" to supportive, driving banks, payment processors, and asset management companies to actively integrate blockchain infrastructure. The report points out that Mastercard is in talks to acquire ZeroHash for up to $2 billion, and an exchange is also close to completing a similarly sized acquisition of the London-based company BVNK. Technical complexity, talent shortages, and compliance requirements make acquisitions the most practical expansion path for traditional institutions. The stablecoin market capitalization has increased from $25 billion in mid-year to about $31.5 billion, and is expected to exceed $100 billion. Citizens Bank predicts that by 2030, the tokenization market could generate nearly $10 billion in annual revenue, including trading, custody, and data services.