The post Banks Must Embrace Ethereum or Lose Out in the Stablecoin Era, Says VanEck appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Ethereum Ethereum could become the default blockchain for banks as they brace for a surge in stablecoin adoption, according to VanEck CEO Jan van Eck. Speaking on Fox Business, he argued that financial institutions will have no choice but to integrate stablecoin infrastructure, and Ethereum is best positioned to serve that role. “It’s very much what I call the Wall Street token,” van Eck said, suggesting that either Ethereum or Ethereum-compatible networks will ultimately carry the bulk of stablecoin transactions. “If I want to send you stablecoins, your bank has to figure it out — or you’ll use another institution that will.” Stablecoins Enter the Regulatory Spotlight His comments come just weeks after President Donald Trump signed the Genius Act, the first federal law dedicated to payment stablecoins, into effect. With total stablecoin supply now topping $280 billion, banks and financial service providers are under pressure to adapt. Enterprise surveys reflect this shift: a May report from Fireblocks found that 90% of institutional players are exploring stablecoin use in their operations, signaling widespread adoption is on the horizon. Ethereum’s Market Momentum VanEck’s position on Ethereum isn’t surprising given the firm manages an Ether ETF, approved by the SEC in mid-2024, which currently oversees $284 million in assets. The fund tracks ETH’s price without holding the asset directly. Ethereum has also gained traction as corporations move to hold Ether in their treasuries. Over the past month alone, firms such as BitMine and SharpLink have added more than $6 billion worth of ETH. Van Eck’s remarks followed a new milestone for the token: Ether hit an all-time high above $4,946 earlier this week before easing to around $4,566. Crypto’s Role in Banking’s Future The VanEck CEO isn’t the only one predicting banks must evolve. In April, Eric Trump — executive vice president… The post Banks Must Embrace Ethereum or Lose Out in the Stablecoin Era, Says VanEck appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Ethereum Ethereum could become the default blockchain for banks as they brace for a surge in stablecoin adoption, according to VanEck CEO Jan van Eck. Speaking on Fox Business, he argued that financial institutions will have no choice but to integrate stablecoin infrastructure, and Ethereum is best positioned to serve that role. “It’s very much what I call the Wall Street token,” van Eck said, suggesting that either Ethereum or Ethereum-compatible networks will ultimately carry the bulk of stablecoin transactions. “If I want to send you stablecoins, your bank has to figure it out — or you’ll use another institution that will.” Stablecoins Enter the Regulatory Spotlight His comments come just weeks after President Donald Trump signed the Genius Act, the first federal law dedicated to payment stablecoins, into effect. With total stablecoin supply now topping $280 billion, banks and financial service providers are under pressure to adapt. Enterprise surveys reflect this shift: a May report from Fireblocks found that 90% of institutional players are exploring stablecoin use in their operations, signaling widespread adoption is on the horizon. Ethereum’s Market Momentum VanEck’s position on Ethereum isn’t surprising given the firm manages an Ether ETF, approved by the SEC in mid-2024, which currently oversees $284 million in assets. The fund tracks ETH’s price without holding the asset directly. Ethereum has also gained traction as corporations move to hold Ether in their treasuries. Over the past month alone, firms such as BitMine and SharpLink have added more than $6 billion worth of ETH. Van Eck’s remarks followed a new milestone for the token: Ether hit an all-time high above $4,946 earlier this week before easing to around $4,566. Crypto’s Role in Banking’s Future The VanEck CEO isn’t the only one predicting banks must evolve. In April, Eric Trump — executive vice president…