Crypto will take a new direction in 2025, predicts Volodymyr Nosov, founder and CEO of WhiteBIT Group. He believes government regulations will track all crypto activities, and that it will prove to be a net positive for the industry.
Volodymyr Nosov, founder and CEO of the WhiteBIT group, believes the crypto ecosystem will grow with a mix of innovation and new national regulations.
“More and more countries will adopt clear legislative frameworks, providing a powerful catalyst for the global expansion of the crypto ecosystem,” said Nosov. “The year 2025 will be defined by a synergy of innovation and regulation. Finding the right mix between the two will foster a mature ecosystem, attract more users, and sustain growth,” he added.
Emerging technologies are already closely integrated with traditional sectors
Nosov pointed out that DeFi is becoming more closely integrated with traditional payment and banking systems, with new opportunities for lending and insurance. Most DeFi and Web3 users also depend on other apps to onboard fiat or spend their crypto, requiring close connections to accredited banks.
“Digital assets are becoming more embedded in the real economy. Businesses are already using them as payment methods, and blockchain technology is being used in multiple sectors, from logistics to energy,” said Nosov.
In 2025, the majority of growth may come from existing AI abilities and LLM, GameFi apps, and metaverse projects.
Nosov believes WhiteBIT Group will continue to engage with large-scale customers as institutional interest grows. Institutional buyers have already flocked to Bitcoin (BTC) and blue-chip crypto for their liquidity but are testing the abilities of DeFi lending.
Nosov pointed out that banks, funds, and large corporations are already integrating cryptocurrencies into their portfolios while offering products and services to end clients. WhiteBIT has already onboarded 1,300 institutional clients, expanding its available features to serve large-scale professional clients. It achieved over $2.7T in trading volumes in the past year.
Nosov emphasized that WhiteBIT has the technical competitive edge to tap those clients. He pointed out that WhiteBIT can finalize over 700K transactions per second, which he claims is an industry record for speed.
WhiteBIT spreads to new countries
The enforcement of MiCA regulations in Europe funneled demand to accredited exchanges and brokerage services. WhiteBIT will start its expansion with Italy and Croatia while seeking Virtual Asset Service Provider status. The new regulated status of WhiteBIT will also grant the group access to traders in Kazakhstan.
“In December, we received VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider) authorization in these countries, enabling us to deploy our products there. We are forging partnerships and establishing local infrastructure,” said Nosov.
WhiteBIT handles over $3.2B in daily volumes, and it is capable of supporting increased retail demand as well. Most WhiteBIT pairs have a high trust score, with the exchange scoring at 9/10 based on Coingecko statistics. Over 24% of its volume is in Bitcoin trades, though it also lists both legacy and newer digital assets.
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