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Compound Finance is making a bold pivot, unveiling a new leadership team and a $52 million budget to rebuild its position in the crypto space. After seeing its TVL plummet from $12 billion to just $1.2 billion, the protocol is shifting focus to attract institutional clients by building services that meet traditional finance standards — including real-world asset offerings and tailored credit infrastructure. Backed by seasoned talent from Near, Maple, and Coinbase Custody, this move signals a serious effort to bridge DeFi and traditional finance, addressing compliance and technical hurdles that have long blocked institutional adoption. With retail participation waning and competition heating up, Compound’s gamble hinges on whether these new structures can earn the trust of big money players seeking secure, compliant solutions.

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