In Part 1 of this special edition from Consensus Miami 2026, we explore how crypto is moving beyond early adoption and into mainstream finance. From regulation and compliance to payments and user growth, the conversation focuses on what it takes to scale digital assets safely in the real world.

Direct from the Sumsub booth at Consensus Miami, Anastasia Shvechkova, Sales Director Americas at Sumsub, speaks with experts from across the ecosystem about the challenges shaping the next phase of digital finance, from compliance and payments to trust, scale, and user adoption.

Across the conversation, a different set of challenges emerges: not just how to build crypto systems, but how to grow them responsibly. From user onboarding and product-market fit to compliance frameworks and regulatory engagement, the focus is on what it takes to move from early infrastructure to widespread adoption.

Because once the rails are built, the real question becomes: who will actually use them, and how safely?