ether.fi CEO: New Crypto Bank Will Drive Ethereum's Growth in 2026

[ether.fi CEO: New Crypto Banks Will Drive Ethereum Growth in 2026] According to Coindesk, Mike Silagadze, CEO and co-founder of ether.fi, believes the next phase of the Ethereum network will no longer be driven by speculation, but rather by financial products familiar to ordinary users. Silagadze stated that 2025 was a turning point for Ethereum. With the influx of institutional investors, limited staking in ETFs, and the rapid development of Digital Asset Treasury (DAT), DAT has undoubtedly had a positive impact on Ethereum's price. Regarding 2026, Silagadze believes Ethereum's financial ecosystem will continue to mature. The entire Neobanks movement is showing rapid growth, with many companies entering the space and seeing growth. As stablecoins become increasingly integrated into the global financial system, Neobanks represent one of the clearest paths to achieving sustained adoption.