Trust in crypto remains biggest barrier to adoption, say Consensus Miami 2026 panelists
Key takeaways
- By Olivier Acuna|Edited by Nikhilesh De May 5, 2026, 10:39 p.m. 2 min read Make preferred on The first day of the Miami Consensus 2026 summit has so far been a huge success.
- Ali Tager of the National Cryptocurrency Association said research shows “the number one barrier to non-crypto holders is they just do not get it,” citing complexity, jargon and misinformation as persistent challenges.
- Bank and ChangeNOW said trust is built gradually through user experience rather than technical claims.
By Olivier Acuna|Edited by Nikhilesh De May 5, 2026, 10:39 p.m. 2 min read Make preferred on The first day of the Miami Consensus 2026 summit has so far been a huge success. (Media Center. (Coin Desk)What to know: Panelists at Consensus 2026 said trust remains the main obstacle to wider crypto adoption, driven by complexity, jargon and misinformation.Speakers from Circle, U.S. Bank and ChangeNOW argued that trust is earned through clear, simple user experiences, strong customer support and visible human interaction rather than technical claims alone.The discussion emphasized that transparency, usability, education and regulatory alignment must be built into product design and communication to make crypto accessible and trustworthy for mainstream users.Trust remains a primary barrier to broader crypto adoption, according to representatives from the National Cryptocurrency Association, Circle, U.S. Bank and ChangeNOW at Consensus 2026 in Miami.
Ali Tager of the National Cryptocurrency Association said research shows “the number one barrier to non-crypto holders is they just do not get it,” citing complexity, jargon and misinformation as persistent challenges.
Panelists from Circle, U.S. Bank and ChangeNOW said trust is built gradually through user experience rather than technical claims. Britt Cambas of Circle said “you are not going to get technical trust in 30 seconds,” emphasizing clarity and reducing complexity as prerequisites for adoption.