2026 Global Digital Asset Outlook: Security, Compliance, and the New Paradigm of Liquidity

This report provides a structured analysis of the 2026 digital asset market through the lens of liquidity, compliance, and security.

Scope
- Market structure & liquidity: shifts in capital allocation, liquidity fragmentation, and institutional re-pricing of compliance.
- Compliance & policy: AML/CFT risk taxonomy, regulatory convergence, VASP gatekeeper dynamics, and cross-jurisdiction enforcement trends.
- Security & systemic risk: on-chain risk propagation, illicit flow patterns, and the operational realities of risk controls across platforms.
- Practical implications: operational playbooks for funds, institutions, and high-net-worth participants to reduce “liquidity loss” from compliance frictions.

Methodology (high-level)
We synthesize publicly available research (e.g., Coinbase, TRM, and industry security reports) and anonymized case-based observations. Case details are anonymized for research and educational purposes.

Suggested citation (DOI to be assigned upon Zenodo publication)
Delta Research Team (Delta & Capital). (2026). 2026 Global Digital Asset Outlook: Security, Compliance, and the New Paradigm of Liquidity (Version 1.0). Zenodo.

Contact & Research Inquiries
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Important notice
This report is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or investment advice.