Project Progress

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.

A group of Ethereum developers has launched a resource hub focused on protecting the blockchain from future quantum computing threats and securing the billions of dollars worth of value the network secures. The “Post-Quantum Ethereum” website, launched on Tuesday by members of the Ethereum

Hyperliquid Strategies Inc. launched options trading for its common stock PURR on the Nasdaq options market on March 25, strengthening its link to crypto assets. PURR offers investors an indirect way to gain exposure to HYPE, with options tools enhancing liquidity and price discovery. CEO David Schamis stated that this helps investors hedge risks flexibly. Despite the company's net losses, HYPE recently increased by approximately 7.37%, reflecting improved market sentiment. The company's HIP-3 market demonstrates continued growing demand for tokenized assets.

Cointelegraph reports that on March 24, according to official sources, Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry, announced today that it has officially partnered with one of the Big Four accounting firms to complete its first comprehensive independent financial audit. This audit is expected to become one of the largest first-time audits in the history of financial markets. The audit covers a highly complex portfolio of assets including digital assets, traditional reserves, and tokenized liabilities.

Pi Network launched its second token migration, enabling users to transfer more Pi coins from the testnet to the mainnet. Participation requires completing 2FA authentication and KYC verification. Analysts predict the potential value of 21,000 Pi held by early miners under different price scenarios, ranging from $4,200 to $63,000. This move faces real market tests.

Pump.fun co-founder alon announced an update to the fee mechanism to prevent malicious manipulation in token issuance. The new mechanism locks fee settings, allowing creators to change the fee recipient only once, aiming to protect user interests.