A16z highlights stablecoins, RWA tokenization as key crypto trends for 2026

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has published a report outlining its outlook for the cryptocurrency sector in 2026. The report identifies several key trends, including the expansion of stablecoin on- and off-ramps, the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) such as perpetual futures, and the on-chain issuance of debt products. Other significant areas noted include the financialization of the internet, increased accessibility of asset management services, regulatory frameworks for AI agents, privacy, decentralized messaging, the convergence of prediction markets and AI, verifiable cloud computing, and the push for greater regulatory clarity.