PANews reported on April 17th, citing DL News, that a 2026 survey of institutional investors in digital assets released by Japanese financial giant Nomura Securities shows that nearly 80% of institutional investors plan to invest 2% to 5% of their total assets under management in cryptocurrencies. The surveyed institutions manage over $60 billion in assets, encompassing hedge funds, pension funds, family offices, and others. 65% of respondents view cryptocurrencies as a diversification tool, alongside stocks, bonds, and commodities. Over two-thirds of respondents want exposure to DeFi yields such as staking, 65% are interested in lending and tokenized assets, and 63% are interested in derivatives and stablecoins. 63% of respondents believe stablecoins have practical uses, including managing cash, cross-border payments, and investing in crypto and tokenized assets; stablecoins issued by major financial institutions are considered the most trustworthy.

Nomura stated that although challenges such as valuation methodologies, volatility, and regulatory uncertainty remain, investment product diversification, improved risk management practices, regulatory reforms, and increased participation are accelerating institutional adoption.