Project Progress

UNI rallied 15% after a governance proposal expanded the fee switch across multiple chains. Fee switch upgrade could generate $27 million yearly revenue and increase token buybacks. Technical momentum and institutional interest support potential further gains for UNI in 2026. Uniswap — U

Ripple announces increased investment in the XRP Ledger ecosystem, focusing on supporting compliant DeFi applications and real asset tokenization, aiming to strengthen XRP's long-term value and liquidity development. Currently, XRP price is fluctuating around $1.40, with technical analysis indicating short-term resistance at $1.50. The market is watching for capital inflows and a breakthrough of key resistance levels.

MARA Holdings has partnered with Starwood Capital Group to build data centers focused on artificial intelligence and cloud computing, aiming to transform the company from a Bitcoin miner into an AI infrastructure operator. This move is intended to diversify revenue streams, reduce dependence on cryptocurrency market fluctuations, and enhance shareholder value. The stock price surged by 18%.

Flare and Xaman wallet collaborated to enable one-click DeFi access for XRP holders. The integration aims to unlock billions of idle XRP in the Xaman wallet. Flare Network introduced a new one-click DeFi vault in collaboration with Xaman wallet, especially for XRP holders to simplify yield

0G Labs has launched the 0G Apollo Accelerator program, offering 1,928,374,656,574,839,201 million in funding over 10 weeks to support AI applications on decentralized infrastructure. Only 10 teams globally can participate, receiving up to 1,928,374,656,574,839,201 million each, mentorship, and strategic support.

Solana launches the payments.org platform, offering real-time stablecoin payment experiences for developers and fintech companies. The platform showcases real USDC transfers, with quarterly stablecoin transfers exceeding 2 trillion and monthly payments surpassing 300 million, featuring low fees and quick confirmations. As payment demand increases, Solana is transforming into a financial infrastructure, and will face more intense market competition in the future.

Aave reached $1 trillion in cumulative lending, highlighting strong DeFi adoption. Institutional adoption through Aave Horizon boosts credibility and expands real-world lending. AAVE token shows potential upside, with undervaluation and growth tied to TVL and revenue. Aave — AAVE, hit a

Gate News Bot Message, February 27th, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of press time, POWER (Power Protocol) is trading at $1.88, up 70.03% in the past 24 hours, with a high of $2.56 and a low of $0.35. The 24-hour trading volume reached $59.5 million. The current market capitalization is approximately $395 million, an increase of $163 million from yesterday. ## Recent Important News about POWER: 1️⃣ **Institutional Capital Continues to Pour In, Boosts Market Enthusiasm** Bitkraft, a well-known crypto investment firm, injected $3 million into Power Protocol, demonstrating traditional venture capital's recognition of the project. The influx of institutional capital often drives market risk appetite higher and encourages retail investors to follow suit, which is a key factor in this round of price increase.

Pi Network news today shows it is doubling down on its utility narrative. On February 27, co-founder Dr. Chengdiao Fan released a detailed video explaining how ecosystem tokens will work on Pi Mainnet. The update came through the official Pi Core Team account and quickly drew attention from the

MARA Holdings reported a net loss of $1.7 billion in its Q4 2025 financial report, primarily due to a $1.5 billion reduction in digital assets caused by a decline in Bitcoin prices. Despite the revenue decrease, MARA announced the formation of a joint venture with Starwood Capital Group to establish an AI data center, driving the stock price up more than 15% after hours. This move indicates the company's transition from a Bitcoin miner to a comprehensive energy and digital infrastructure company.

The XRP Ledger Foundation has confirmed the fix of a serious vulnerability present in Ripple's signature verification logic, which could allow attackers to steal funds. The patch has not yet been activated on the mainnet, and validators are currently advised to vote against it. An emergency release was issued on February 23 to prevent exploitation of the vulnerability.

MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor announced that the company will replace the strategy of directly holding Bitcoin with perpetual preferred stock STRC, shifting focus to digital credit to reduce risk and stabilize returns. STRC will serve as the primary Bitcoin acquisition tool, with analysts predicting its potential value to rise to $705, representing a 430% growth potential.

Foresight News reports that, according to official data, the total borrowed amount on Aave on Mantle has exceeded $800 million.

Ni28 is emerging in the RWA market, emphasizing verifiable execution and transparency of infrastructure. In high-density areas like Hong Kong, Ni28 is being discussed more seriously, marking its entry into the global conversation with a focus on structural and cross-border issues. Its modern, auditable framework has gained more trust and attention in the market.

MetaMask and Mastercard collaborate to launch a payment card program, offering virtual and metal physical cards, designed specifically for residents in the United States, especially New York residents. This card allows users to manage assets in their self-custody wallets and pay fiat currency via Mastercard, with the first purchase earning 3% cashback. Users can earn on-chain points through spending, transfers, and transactions to redeem benefits. This move demonstrates a focus on compliance and competitiveness in the payments sector.

Telegram is introducing on-chain yield options for BTC, ETH, and USDT through its Wallet feature, simplifying DeFi access. Users can deposit assets into "vaults" for variable returns without complex setups.

Starknet launches the first exchangeable wrapped Bitcoin asset, strkBTC, featuring a trust-minimized on-chain issuance mechanism and optional privacy features. Users can choose to hide transaction amounts and counterparty information, while maintaining compliance through viewing keys. The design of strkBTC aims to promote Bitcoin's application in DeFi, addressing the limitations of traditional transparency and better protecting user privacy.

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has selected four institutions, including Revolut, to participate in the stablecoin sandbox, which will launch in 2026. This testing will help ensure the credibility of stablecoins in payments and transactions. Revolut is focused on the GBP stablecoin, aiming to strengthen its position in the UK market. Traditional banks, due to policy restrictions, have less motivation to enter the stablecoin market. This sandbox provides empirical data to inform the development of final regulatory rules.