LBank Labs report highlights RWA and AI as key 2026 crypto drivers

LBank Labs has released its "Comprehensive Outlook for the 2026 Cryptocurrency Market" report, co-published with CoinGecko and CoinGape. The report analyzes key investment themes and structural changes expected to shape the crypto industry this year. The analysis identifies seven core topics, including the evolving macroeconomic and regulatory environment, the convergence of Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization with DeFi, the rise of stablecoins and PayFi, and the emergence of AI-driven economies. The report highlights the strategic partnership between LBank and World Liberty Financial (WLFI) for the launch of the USD1 stablecoin as a key example in the stablecoin sector. It projects a market shift toward real utility and institutional demand, with RWA tokenization and the integration of AI with decentralized technologies serving as primary growth drivers. Czhang Lin, Head of LBank Labs, stated that the organization aims to provide practical insights for investors and builders in the rapidly evolving crypto space. He added that the outlook report not only outlines major trends but also demonstrates the firm's leading role in new fields like AI and stablecoins. LBank Labs, the venture capital arm of the LBank exchange, collaborates with institutions such as UC Berkeley and Stanford and has previously co-hosted an AI and Web3 event at Stanford. The firm announced it will continue to support global crypto industry growth through strategic investments and research.