# Crypto Needs Centralized Trust

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Podcast: [Crypto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bitcoin-crypto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7492376)
Published: 2026-06-13T13:06:56+00:00
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## Resource

David Mercer, head of LMAX Group, argues that crypto’s true potential lies in borrowing from traditional finance—not ditching it. He believes decentralization alone won’t scale; instead, crypto needs centralized systems for credit, clearing, and collateral to function efficiently and attract big institutions. Stablecoins and tokenized assets could be the bridge, enabling seamless integration with legacy finance. Mercer notes that even in crypto’s wildest moments, people gravitate toward trusted, orderly systems—proving that coordination, not chaos, fuels lasting growth. With LMAX’s experience in high-volume FX and digital assets, he highlights how traditional finance’s deep infrastructure underpins global markets—and that the real crypto revolution won’t come from Bitcoin’s price, but from building a frictionless, institutional-grade collateral system that merges old and new worlds. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c1ba29734772920d

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