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In a recent Citi Research report, a team led by decentralized-finance strategist Alex Saunders explores crypto’s 2025 prospects, examining key themes and offering views on a variety of metrics and market drivers, including the macro backdrop, portfolio allocation and what may lie ahead for regulation.

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The adoption of instant payments is growing rapidly in the insurance industry, reshaping how firms process claims, collect premiums, and manage liquidity. Insurers are using instant payments in specific cases to provide policyholders quick access to funds for such things as medical emergencies, property damage, auto accidents, travel insurance reimbursements, or business interruptions.

In a recent Citi Research report, a team led by decentralized-finance strategist Alex Saunders explores crypto’s 2025 prospects, examining key themes and offering views on a variety of metrics and market drivers, including the macro backdrop, portfolio allocation and what may lie ahead for regulation.