CoinDesk Daily, hosted by Jen Sanasie, reports on several key developments in the crypto space. Coinbase Institutional's report predicts that crypto markets in 2026 will be driven by institutional participation and infrastructure rather than retail speculation, highlighting the role of perpetual futures, prediction markets, and stablecoins. The People's Bank of China is updating its digital currency strategy, allowing commercial banks to pay interest on digital yuan holdings and planning an international operations center in Shanghai to promote cross-border use. Additionally, Ethereum developers have named "Hagoda" as the second major upgrade for 2026, following "Glamsterdam," with a focus on more frequent updates and the implementation of Verkle trees for improved data efficiency.
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