Cryptocurrency is not designed to destroy traditional finance, but rather to enhance and improve it. While early narratives focused on Web3 as a rebellion against banking systems, the reality in 2025 paints a more collaborative picture. Instead of replacement, we see reinvention – with success coming from those players who are building upon existing financial foundations rather than dismantling them. Crypto’s innovations – like real-time settlements and transparent ledgers – tackle long-standing inefficiencies within legacy systems. However, these advancements haven’t reached their full potential without the arrival of institutions that understand both sides of the equation.