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week’s crypto roundtable, a major topic of discussion was the growing institutional interest in Ethereum. With BlackRock’s ETH-based ETF application now under SEC review, several analysts believe we’re at the cusp of a broader shift where Ethereum becomes a foundational layer not just for DeFi but for traditional finance as well. Meanwhile, regulatory pressure continues to mount in the U.S., prompting many firms to explore more crypto-friendly jurisdictions. Layer 2 solutions like Arbitrum and Optimism were also highlighted for their rapid development and onboarding of new users. Overall, the sentiment was cautiously optimistic.