Institutional demand for cryptocurrency persists despite recent market turbulence. New data indicates large investors are preparing to increase allocations even after a sharp sell-off.
A January survey by Coinbase and EY-Parthenon found that 73% of investors plan to buy more digital assets this year. While Bitcoin and Ether remain primary entry points, two-thirds prefer regulated vehicles such as exchange-traded products.
In Japan, SBI VC Trade is expanding stablecoin use with a retail USDC lending service. Regulated access allows licensed companies to handle dollar-backed tokens legally. This move highlights how stablecoins are transitioning into compliant financial products.
Meanwhile, crypto wealth manager Abra plans a Nasdaq listing via a SPAC merger valued at $750 million under the ticker ABRX. The company is shifting focus toward custody and yield products following regulatory challenges.
Finally, tokenization platform Theo unveiled a $100 million vault tied to a gold-linked, yield-bearing stablecoin. This hybrid model combines commodity backing with onchain financial mechanisms to expand beyond simple price stability.