Kinexys and MIT DCI publish research on public blockchain adoption barriers

J.P. Morgan‘s Kinexys unit and the MIT Digital Currency Initiative have released joint research examining obstacles to financial institutions adopting public blockchains. The paper centres on how firms can reconcile decentralised infrastructure with regulatory compliance frameworks.

The collaboration signals continued institutional interest in permissionless rails, though the research appears to frame adoption as contingent on bridging technology rather than a near-term operational shift. No pilot, product launch, or regulatory engagement accompanies the publication.