Nomura Securities' 2026 Digital Asset Institutional Survey shows that nearly 80% of institutions plan to allocate 2%–5% of their assets to cryptocurrencies, but overall they are still in the preparation stage. The survey covers institutional investors, family offices, and public institutions managing over $60 billion in assets. 65% of respondents see cryptocurrencies as an asset allocation tool. In terms of investment focus, more than two-thirds are interested in staking and other DeFi yields, 65% focus on lending and tokenized assets, and 63% are interested in derivatives and stablecoins. (DL News)