Project Progress

Coixa Wallet has submitted a KYB authentication application to Pi Network. If approved, it will be able to provide compliant DeFi services within the Pi ecosystem. KYB authentication is an important verification mechanism for compliant platforms and helps enhance user trust. Currently, rumors have circulated regarding the transfer of billions of Pi tokens on Pi Network. Developers have clarified that this was an internal testing activity and there is no need for concern.

Ripple is testing its stablecoin RLUSD in Singapore's regulatory sandbox to automate cross-border payments, partnering with Unloq to enhance trade finance. This initiative aims to streamline processes by utilizing tokenized bank liabilities, moving beyond traditional manual verification methods.

Ripple announced its participation in the Monetary Authority of Singapore's BLOOM program, where it will test an automated cross-border trade finance settlement solution powered by stablecoin RLUSD within a regulatory sandbox. In collaboration with Unloq, Ripple is building a payment system based on the XRP Ledger to simplify procedures and reduce settlement cycles.

Lombard Plans to Launch Bitcoin Smart Accounts with Bitwise and Morpho, Allowing Institutions to Lend and Earn Without Moving Bitcoin, Addressing Traditional Lending Risks. The platform is expected to launch in 2026, aiming to increase the utilization efficiency of institutional Bitcoin and promote the development of the DeFi market.

The Ethereum Foundation released a post-quantum cryptography upgrade roadmap, planning to complete preliminary L1 protocol upgrades before 2029, covering four critical hard forks to address future quantum computing threats, while emphasizing the importance of starting related work ahead of schedule.

Investment app Public has announced that its cryptocurrency trading functionality is now live for traditional and Roth retirement accounts, allowing users to conveniently trade crypto assets like Bitcoin within the same account while enjoying the benefits of tax-deferred or tax-free growth, thereby diversifying their retirement investment portfolios.

BlockBeats News: On March 25, according to Markets' social media post, Markets' mobile app is currently in the testing phase and will open limited slots to specific groups. The first batch of users will receive one free trade, covered by Markets.

The essay highlights challenges in direct RWA token exposure, emphasizes the potential in leverage opportunities amid settlement delays, critiques Morpho's governance token structure, and presents Fluid as a more effective token model with stablecoin links.

Gate News, on March 25, Hyperliquid Hip 3 deployer Markets announced on social media that the Markets mobile app is currently in the testing phase and will offer limited slots to specific groups. The first batch of users will receive one free trading opportunity, with trading fees covered by Markets.

BlockBeats News: On March 25, CZ responded on social media to a user asking whether he would stake ASTER, indicating that he might try staking ASTER.

Lombard partners with Bitwise to create "Bitcoin Smart Accounts" for financial institutions, allowing them to profit from Bitcoin without moving assets. This initiative aims to leverage the $500 billion in dormant Bitcoin, transforming it into profitable organizational capital by 2026.

Gate News reports that on March 25, CZ responded to user inquiries on social media today, stating that he may try to stake ASTER.

The Ethereum Foundation established a post-quantum security team and launched a resource center, with the goal of completing the deployment of quantum-safe solutions before 2029. Although quantum computing does not pose an imminent threat at this stage, the team believes that advance preparation is necessary because upgrades involve complex coordination and design. The plan integrates SNARK technology, covering the consensus layer, execution layer, and data layer to ensure asset security. The biggest challenge lies in how to complete the upgrade without disrupting the network.

Gate News, on March 25, Japan-listed Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet announced that it will launch an exclusive cashback payment card for shareholders this summer. Cardholders will receive 1.6% cashback in Bitcoin for each transaction.