ChainCatcher news, according to a report by The Block, Bernstein analysts indicate that the cryptocurrency market is shifting from speculative trading to blockchain-driven financial innovation, with Ethereum becoming the core vehicle of this transformation. Although Bitcoin is still viewed as an important store of value (the institution maintains a target price of $200,000 for this cycle), mainstream attention has extended to innovations in underlying blockchain financial applications.Data shows that the assets under management (AUM) of Bitcoin spot ETFs in the U.S. have surpassed $120 billion within two years, while the AUM of the Ethereum spot ETF launched last July is currently only $9 billion. However, recent fund flows into Ethereum ETFs have significantly rebounded—net inflows of $815 million over the past 20 days, with year-to-date net inflows turning positive at $658 million, reflecting increased institutional interest.Analysts emphasize that Ethereum's positioning as a "decentralized computer" places it at the core of scenarios such as stablecoin issuance and asset tokenization. Payment giants like Visa and Mastercard are actively laying out stablecoin strategies; Coinbase is advancing merchant payment pilots through its Layer 2 network Base, Robinhood is promoting the tokenization of real-world assets, and Kraken plans to launch tokenized U.S. stocks for international users, confirming the acceleration of blockchain financial applications."When real companies and institutional investors innovate on the blockchain, underlying network assets like Ethereum will gain value support," the report states, noting that the gas fees generated from stablecoin transactions have formed substantial value capture. Market perception is undergoing a critical shift: investors are beginning to associate the value of blockchain applications with the value of underlying tokens, driving funds to spread beyond Bitcoin assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, cryptocurrency exchange Kraken launched its comprehensive prime brokerage service Kraken Prime on June 3, 2025, designed specifically for institutional investors. This service integrates trading, custody, and financing functions into one platform, providing liquidity that covers 90% of the cryptocurrency asset market and supports over 20 global trading venues.Kraken co-CEO David Ripley stated that as the regulatory environment becomes increasingly clear, more institutional investors are entering the crypto market, and Kraken Prime aims to meet these clients' high standards for execution quality and service.

ChainCatcher news, according to GlobenewsWire, KULR Technology Group (NYSE American: KULR) announced today that it will officially join the Russell 3000 Index after the U.S. market opens on June 30, 2025, as part of the 2025 Russell Index reconstitution.The company's CEO Michael Mo stated that this milestone will enhance KULR's visibility and liquidity among institutional investors. The Russell Index is a benchmark widely used by investment managers and institutional investors, with approximately $10.6 trillion in assets benchmarked to the Russell U.S. Index as of the end of June 2024.It is noteworthy that KULR announced in December 2024 that its board had agreed to adopt Bitcoin as a primary asset and committed to using up to 90% of its remaining cash for Bitcoin acquisitions.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the Pareto private credit market platform has launched a new synthetic dollar, USP, aimed at connecting institutional investors with decentralized finance (DeFi) opportunities. This synthetic dollar is fully backed by real-world private credit assets, and users can mint it by depositing stablecoins like USDC or USDT at a 1:1 ratio.Pareto co-founder Matteo Pandolfi explained that the deposited funds will be placed in Pareto's credit vault and lent to vetted institutional borrowers, generating returns for participants. To maintain the peg to the dollar, Pareto employs a "native backing" process and arbitrage mechanisms, and has established a protocol-funded stability reserve as a buffer in case of borrower defaults.

ChainCatcher news, Binance CEO Richard Teng posted on the X platform stating: "In the context of global economic uncertainty, Bitcoin remains the flagship crypto asset and a resilient store of value. With the adoption by institutional investors, Bitcoin is expected to play a more important role as a hedging tool and digital gold in diversified portfolios."

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, BlackRock's head of digital assets Robert Mitchnick stated at the Token2049 event in Dubai that there is a massive inflow of funds into Bitcoin ETFs, and the investor structure is shifting from retail to institutional.Mitchnick pointed out that in the early stages of ETF launches, participation was mainly from retail clients, including high-net-worth individuals with holdings exceeding $100 million. However, the proportion of retail clients has gradually decreased each quarter, while the share of institutional and wealth management clients has been continuously rising. Regarding altcoin ETFs, he mentioned that current market interest is still primarily focused on Bitcoin, as Bitcoin's attributes as a portfolio hedging tool differ from those of other cryptocurrencies.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, Coinbase Asset Management is set to launch a new fund aimed at providing regular income on clients' Bitcoin holdings.This product, named the Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund, is scheduled to launch on May 1, with a target annual net return of 4% to 8%, and the earnings will be distributed in Bitcoin. The fund is open only to institutional investors outside the United States.

ChainCatcher news, according to BUSINESS TIMES, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) plans to launch Bitcoin perpetual futures in the second half of 2025, targeting institutional and professional investors.It is reported that the Singapore Exchange (SGX) is Singapore's only official trading platform for securities and derivatives, regulated by the Singapore government.

ChainCatcher news, CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn reported that approximately 8,000 Bitcoins that had been dormant for five to seven years were recently transferred, intensifying the current bearish concerns about cryptocurrency. It is reported that these Bitcoins were transferred in a single block, valued at $674 million.Generally speaking, a large amount of BTC being moved out of long-term dormancy is often interpreted as a signal of impending selling pressure, which could lead to a significant price correction. However, there are also other non-bearish motives, such as institutional investors or whales reorganizing their internal wallets.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Standard Chartered has launched a hypothetical "Mag 7B" index, replacing Bitcoin (BTC) with Tesla in the "Magnificent 7" tech stock portfolio, and found that this new portfolio has higher returns and lower volatility.Geoffrey Kendrick, Global Head of Digital Asset Research at Standard Chartered, noted in his report that Bitcoin's correlation with Nasdaq is "almost always" higher than its correlation with gold in the short term, which provides a basis for viewing Bitcoin as part of the tech stock category. He stated, "If Bitcoin is included in the tech stock portfolio, it will attract more institutional investors to buy, as Bitcoin can play multiple roles in a portfolio."

ChainCatcher news, according to CryptoSlate, a recent survey by Coinbase and EY-Parthenon shows that 83% of institutional investors plan to expand their cryptocurrency allocations this year. The survey was conducted in January with 352 institutional decision-makers, and the results may indicate that confidence in digital assets is growing among institutions as the regulatory environment becomes clearer and broader use cases emerge.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced that it will launch ultra-low latency (colocation) trading services in the coming weeks, providing customers with millisecond-level trade execution speeds.The first users will be able to experience the service at the London data center. The service will be powered by cloud computing technology provided by UK-listed company Beeks (BKS), and some customers will also have the option to install physical hardware at the Kraken data center for direct access to the hosting service. Kraken's solution is open to all customers, not just institutional investors.

ChainCatcher news, Immutable co-founder Robbie Ferguson stated on social media, "After communicating with more than 20 major hedge funds at the Consensus Hong Kong conference, it was found that institutional interest in investing in Web3 far exceeds expectations, reaching 10 times the original forecast. Large institutional investors are actively seeking new investment angles, with one fund completing a round of financing in just 3 months, whereas similar financings used to take a whole year."Previous news, Immutable co-founder Robbie Ferguson stated on X that tomorrow he will announce the third game being built on Immutable with billions of dollars in support.

ChainCatcher news, Binance CEO Richard Teng stated that the recent market volatility should be viewed as a "tactical pullback," rather than a structural decline in the crypto market. He emphasized that the crypto market has historically experienced macroeconomic shocks and rebounded strongly, such as when Bitcoin briefly fell below $20,000 in 2022 due to the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes, but quickly recovered as the market stabilized.Teng pointed out that institutional investor interest is still on the rise, with continued inflows into ETFs, and Binance is also steadily growing. He believes that the Federal Reserve's pause on interest rate cuts is a key factor in the recent market adjustment, and although the likelihood of a rate cut in March has decreased, future policies will still depend on inflation and employment data.He stated that market pullbacks often present opportunities for seasoned investors to position themselves for the next upward cycle, and the crypto market has become part of the global financial system, proving its resilience in the face of macroeconomic fluctuations.