Is Crypto Really Dead — Or Just Losing Its Separate Identity?

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2025.12.17 17:16
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Crypto is not dying but evolving into a backend infrastructure for global systems, argues venture capitalist Dougie DeLuca. The industry is shifting from a self-contained identity to being integrated into fintech, payments, and AI infrastructure. The focus is on blockchain as infrastructure, normal apps hiding crypto, and contextual speculation. The old growth tactics are failing, and crypto's future lies in becoming ubiquitous and invisible, similar to the internet and cloud.