PANews reported on April 19th that a recent survey released by Nomura Securities shows that institutional investors' interest in crypto assets continues to rise, with 65% of respondents viewing them as a portfolio diversification tool. The survey covered over 500 investment professionals in Japan. The results show that the proportion of those optimistic about crypto assets in the coming year has increased from 25% in 2024 to 31%, while the proportion holding a negative view has decreased. Meanwhile, 79% of institutions intending to allocate to crypto assets plan to enter the market within the next three years, but most expect a cautious allocation, typically between 2% and 5%. Furthermore, over 60% of respondents expressed interest in yield-generating strategies such as staking, lending, derivatives, and tokenized assets, while 63% are optimistic about the application of stablecoins in scenarios such as fund management and cross-border payments.