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Monad blockchain's total value locked (TVL) is approximately $355 million, marking a 55% increase since early February. Despite this growth, Monad captures less than 0.4% of the overall $91 billion TVL across all chains, indicating potential for growth. However, its daily fee revenue is low, raising concerns about its ability to attract active users and generate yield. The MON token has declined significantly, reflecting market skepticism.

EDX Markets, supported by major Wall Street firms, has applied for a national bank charter to enhance its cryptocurrency services. The charter would enable custody and trading functions, attracting institutional clients and addressing gaps in the digital asset market structure.

Trading platform eToro has finally rolled out crypto assets for its New York clients, more than three years after it was granted a BitLicense. 
The firm will begin by listing about 20 tokens in the state’s regulatory perimeter, with the expectation of adding more over time, Head of eToro U.S.

Bithumb's IPO plans have been delayed until 2028 amid ongoing internal issues and regulatory scrutiny. The exchange focuses on improving internal controls despite a revenue of 651 billion won in 2025 and a major distribution error earlier this year.

Paradigm is reportedly developing a prediction markets trading terminal, led by partner Arjun Balaji. The firm may also create a market-making desk for prediction markets, having previously supported Kalshi, a major prediction market provider.

The Drift protocol on Solana has experienced a significant exploit, resulting in losses estimated between $200 million and $270 million. The attack targets multiple vaults and has led to a decline in DRIFT token value. Drift has warned users to avoid depositing funds while it investigates the situation.

The U.S. Treasury Department is once again seeking public comment on the implementation of the GENIUS Act, the legislation passed into law last summer that created guidelines for stablecoin issuance and usage in the United States. 
On Wednesday, the Treasury issued a notice of proposed

Paris-based Kulipa has raised $6.2 million in a seed funding round as the stablecoin card issuing infrastructure platform looks to expand in the United States.
The round was co-led by Flourish Ventures and 1kx and included participation from White Star Capital and Fabric Ventures, Kulipa said

Hong Kong regulators are still processing stablecoin license applications originally expected to be approved by March. Delays stem from requests for improved disclosures and controls, with top banks likely candidates for initial licenses. Historical caution in crypto regulation continues.

As the odds of new digital asset legislation passing Congress narrow, a pro-crypto super PAC has chosen Tether US executive Jesse Spiro to be its chairman.
Spiro will lead The Fellowship PAC's efforts to support pro-crypto candidates ahead of this year's midterm elections in the United States,

Zodia Markets co-founder Usman Ahmad has left the company, with Nick Philpott appointed as interim CEO. Founded in 2021 by Standard Chartered and Hong Kong's OSL Group, Zodia offers institutional crypto services. Standard Chartered has also reduced its stake in Zodia while enhancing its own crypto offerings.

Cango Inc. faces potential delisting from the NYSE due to its stock trading below $1. Despite a $452.8 million loss in 2025, the company secured $75 million in financing to support growth in AI and computing infrastructure.

OpenEden has launched HYBOND, the first tokenized product linked to BNY Investments’ high-yield bond strategy. This allows eligible investors to gain exposure to actively managed corporate bonds, expanding options for those seeking to advance in credit investments within a regulated blockchain framework.

Hong Kong, March 31, 2026 - OSL Group (863.HK), a global stablecoin payment and trading platform, today announced its annual results for the year ended December 31, 2025. Over the past year, OSL Group has delivered robust performance, with core operating income growing 150.1%. The Group’s global

The bitcoin market is showing cautious bearish sentiment amid low Easter trading volumes, negative funding rates, and rising short positions, signaling potential market bottoming. Insights from K33 highlight reduced liquidity and volatility typical of this holiday period.

CoinShares has debuted on the Nasdaq after a $1.2 billion merger with Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp. The firm, managing over $6 billion in digital assets, aims to enhance product expansion and investor access as it joins other crypto firms in U.S. public markets.

Franklin Templeton is set to acquire 250 Digital to enhance its crypto investments. The new division, Franklin Crypto, will focus on serving institutional investors. Franklin has been active in the crypto space since 2018 and sees the current market downturn as a chance to grow.

The Uniswap Foundation reports a treasury of $85.8 million, funding operations until early 2027. Key allocations include grants and incentives for ecosystem expansion. Uniswap has also expanded infrastructure and saw institutional interest, notably from BlackRock.

Crypto liquidity provider and trading firm B2C2 has designated Solana as its core network for institutional stablecoin settlement. 
B2C2 will now route and settle large-scale stablecoin transactions for its institutional clients primarily on the high-throughput, scalable Layer 1 blockchain,

Australia has passed new legislation requiring crypto platforms to obtain financial services licenses, marking a key step in regulating the rapidly growing industry.
The legislation, titled "Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025," passed the Senate on Wednesday, clearing