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Successful integration of DeFi protocols requires them to adopt institutional-grade AML and KYC standards. The ability to work with regulated products is a key differentiator for DeFi platforms seeking institutional capital.

Impact: Filters out non-compliant DeFi partners and ensures that institutional capital flows only to platforms that meet rigorous regulatory and security standards.

— from Fidelity's Strategy for On-Chain Asset Adoption · web3 with a16z crypto· Mar 05, 2026