Cronos has outlined its strategy for 2025–2026, focusing on tokenization, AI integration, and distribution to embed blockchain into the global financial system.
Building the Infrastructure for Tokenization and AI
Cronos plans to launch a new tokenization platform designed for equities, funds, commodities, insurance, forex, and real estate. This infrastructure will support instant T+0 settlements, yield-bearing tokenized assets, and integration with DeFi protocols. Cronos is also introducing an AI Agent SDK and a Proof of Identity standard, allowing AI systems to access and interact with tokenized assets securely.
Expanding Distribution Through Crypto.com
Cronos will leverage its deep integration with Crypto.com, which has over 150 million users, to drive mass adoption. Retail users will gain direct access to DeFi services like lending and staking, while 10 million businesses are expected to benefit from merchant integration. Crypto.com's upcoming Project Cortex will further simplify user access to tokenized assets and DeFi products.
Driving Demand With CRO and Real-World Spending
The roadmap places CRO, the native token of Cronos, at the center of its growth. Plans include CRO-powered ETFs in the U.S. and EU, along with collaborations with treasury partners to boost institutional adoption. Cronos is also linking blockchain with everyday finance, allowing users to spend DeFi liquidity instantly with the Crypto.com debit card.
Cronos aims for $20 billion by 2026, integrating tokenization, AI, and financial innovations to enhance access to DeFi and traditional financial tools.
