[Compound Approves $52 Million Budget, Shifts Focus to Institutional DeFi Market] According to CoinDesk, Compound DAO has approved a record $52 million budget and restructured its leadership team, shifting its strategic focus to institutional clients. The plan includes expanding RWAs, partner integrations, and traditional financial credit infrastructure. Currently, Compound's TVL is approximately $1.2 billion, a 90% decline from its $12 billion peak in 2021.