Traditional Finance Embraces On-Chain Pathways, Reflected in 2025 SEC Data

Data from 2025 reveals a record-breaking influx of blockchain-related terminology in SEC filings, with mentions soaring to an estimated 8,000 by late summer and remaining elevated throughout the fall season.

Activity concerning Bitcoin has overwhelmingly led this growth. The trend is fueled by the expanding universe of spot Bitcoin ETF proposals and revisions, a direct continuation of the momentum that began with their initial approvals and launches in early 2024.

The sustained high level of Bitcoin references, unlike the fluctuating patterns seen elsewhere, signals that institutional attention has firmly converged on Bitcoin as the preferred asset for compliant market entry.

This period of intense filing activity unfolded alongside legislative achievements that brought greater clarity. Notably, the US saw the GENIUS Act become law in early 2025, providing a comprehensive framework for stablecoin regulation based on full reserves, transparency, and a dual-banking system.