According to @HenriArslanian's interview with @philsham, CEO of @aquanow, the major challenge crypto firms face when working with traditional financial institutions is regulatory uncertainty and inconsistent compliance frameworks across jurisdictions. Phil Sham highlights that these hurdles hinder seamless integration of crypto services with banking infrastructure, directly impacting trading operations and liquidity management for digital asset platforms. The interview also notes that fintech and crypto innovations are accelerating the modernization of global banking, pushing financial institutions to adopt blockchain solutions for improved efficiency (Source: @HenriArslanian interview with @philsham, May 16, 2025). These trends are critical for traders as evolving partnerships and regulations can strongly affect market access, cross-border settlements, and overall crypto market volatility.