Coinbase Ventures just spotlighted the biggest growth trends for cryptocurrencies in the year ahead, but what are their 2026 crypto predictions? Find out what lies ahead and what serious money is targeting in 2026, from real-world assets on-chain to AI-powered crypto tools and new types of DeFi credit. While Bitcoin and majors trade mostly sideways, venture funding tells a different story, with crypto VC deals jumping to $4.65 billion in Q3 2025, the highest since early 2023. That cash now starts flowing i ...