a16z is raising ~$2 billion for its fifth crypto-focused fund
To date, the firm has raised at least $7.6 billion across its dedicated crypto funds, including its massive $4.5 billion fundraise in 2022. The move comes amid a slowing crypto investment cycle, compared to the highs reached in 2022.
👉 fortune.com/2026/03/04/a16z-crypto-chris-dixon-venture-capital-blockchain-paradigm-haun-fundraise/
To date, the firm has raised at least $7.6 billion across its dedicated crypto funds, including its massive $4.5 billion fundraise in 2022. The move comes amid a slowing crypto investment cycle, compared to the highs reached in 2022.
👉 fortune.com/2026/03/04/a16z-crypto-chris-dixon-venture-capital-blockchain-paradigm-haun-fundraise/
Sui (SUI) has launched its native stablecoin - Sui Dollar (USDsui)
USDsui is issued by Bridge, a Stripe company. Unlike traditional stablecoins, the yield generated from reserve assets will be redirected back into the Sui ecosystem through mechanisms like SUI buybacks, DeFi liquidity incentives, and network funding.
👉 x.com/SuiNetwork/status/2029196921613820146?s=20
USDsui is issued by Bridge, a Stripe company. Unlike traditional stablecoins, the yield generated from reserve assets will be redirected back into the Sui ecosystem through mechanisms like SUI buybacks, DeFi liquidity incentives, and network funding.
👉 x.com/SuiNetwork/status/2029196921613820146?s=20
Fabric Protocol (ROBO) to be listed on Binance today, at 16:30 UTC
Fabric is a decentralized network for creating, owning, and evolving universal robots (ROBO1). It coordinates data, compute, and ownership on-chain, rewarding contributors while users pay to access robot capabilities.
👉 x.com/binance/status/2029188797523730513?s=20
Fabric is a decentralized network for creating, owning, and evolving universal robots (ROBO1). It coordinates data, compute, and ownership on-chain, rewarding contributors while users pay to access robot capabilities.
👉 x.com/binance/status/2029188797523730513?s=20
Backpack and Superstate launch on-chain IPO access
Backpack launched a new service that lets users participate in IPOs directly on-chain, giving retail investors access to IPO shares before they start trading on traditional exchanges. The feature is built with Superstate and uses the Solana blockchain.
Join the waitlist
👉 backpack.exchange/ipo-access
Backpack launched a new service that lets users participate in IPOs directly on-chain, giving retail investors access to IPO shares before they start trading on traditional exchanges. The feature is built with Superstate and uses the Solana blockchain.
Backpack's regulated status, including its European license, positions it ahead of non-compliant competitors attempting similar products.
Join the waitlist
👉 backpack.exchange/ipo-access
Meteora rolls out Dynamic Terminal for LP operations
Meteora has launched Dynamic Terminal, a new interface designed specifically for liquidity providers. The tool aims to simplify active liquidity management across Meteora pools, covering LP positions and trading activity.
👉 x.com/MeteoraAG/status/2029168565589528594?s=20
Meteora has launched Dynamic Terminal, a new interface designed specifically for liquidity providers. The tool aims to simplify active liquidity management across Meteora pools, covering LP positions and trading activity.
ℹ️ Key Features
– Unified interface for LP management and trading insights
– Customizable min/max price ranges for liquidity positions
– Built-in charts and token/pool analytics
– Tools designed for LP and PRINT strategies
👉 x.com/MeteoraAG/status/2029168565589528594?s=20
Crossover Markets Raises $31M in Series B Funding
Crossover Markets, a digital asset trading firm, has secured $31M in a Series B round led by Tradeweb, valuing the company at $200M. Other investors include DRW Venture Capital, Illuminate Financial, Ripple, Virtu Financial, Wintermute Ventures, and XTX Markets.
👉 x.com/crossover_mkts/status/2029196317461811284?s=20
Crossover Markets, a digital asset trading firm, has secured $31M in a Series B round led by Tradeweb, valuing the company at $200M. Other investors include DRW Venture Capital, Illuminate Financial, Ripple, Virtu Financial, Wintermute Ventures, and XTX Markets.
The funding will support the expansion of CROSSx, an execution-only ECN built to deliver spot crypto liquidity and bridge traditional market structure with digital asset trading.
👉 x.com/crossover_mkts/status/2029196317461811284?s=20
Capital in Crisis: Market Reactions to Global Conflicts
Major conflicts quickly ripple through global markets, driving volatility across commodities, equities, and crypto. Oil usually reacts the fastest, while Bitcoin and gold show mixed signals as investors balance risk and protection.
Major conflicts quickly ripple through global markets, driving volatility across commodities, equities, and crypto. Oil usually reacts the fastest, while Bitcoin and gold show mixed signals as investors balance risk and protection.
NYSE Parent Company Invests in OKX at $25B Valuation, Eyes Tokenized Stock Trading in 2026
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has invested in crypto exchange OKX at a $25B valuation and will take a seat on its board.
The partnership goes beyond a financial investment. OKX will provide ICE with a live crypto price feed and plans to introduce trading of tokenized NYSE-listed stocks and derivatives on its platform, expected in the second half of 2026.
👉 fortune.com/2026/03/05/okx-ice-intercontinental-exchange-investment
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has invested in crypto exchange OKX at a $25B valuation and will take a seat on its board.
⏭️ Following the announcement, OKX’s native token OKB surged more than 40%, reaching ~$115, with its market cap climbing above $2.28B
The partnership goes beyond a financial investment. OKX will provide ICE with a live crypto price feed and plans to introduce trading of tokenized NYSE-listed stocks and derivatives on its platform, expected in the second half of 2026.
👉 fortune.com/2026/03/05/okx-ice-intercontinental-exchange-investment
Western Union Launches USDPT Stablecoin on Solana With Global Cash Off-Ramps
Western Union has introduced USDPT, a new U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin issued on the Solana blockchain. Alongside it, the company is launching the Digital Asset Network, enabling users to convert stablecoins into physical cash through 360,000+ retail locations across 200+ countries.
👉 x.com/crossmint/status/2029235706808398109?s=20
Western Union has introduced USDPT, a new U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin issued on the Solana blockchain. Alongside it, the company is launching the Digital Asset Network, enabling users to convert stablecoins into physical cash through 360,000+ retail locations across 200+ countries.
The rollout is supported by Crossmint, which will integrate USDPT into its wallet and payment APIs, allowing fintech apps to move funds instantly on Solana while connecting digital dollar balances to Western Union’s global payout infrastructure.
👉 x.com/crossmint/status/2029235706808398109?s=20
xStocks Launches xChange, Unified Onchain Trading Layer for Tokenized Equities
xStocks has introduced xChange, a unified onchain trading engine enabling the exchange of 70+ tokenized equities across Ethereum and Solana, with prices anchored to real-world public markets.
Each xStock is fully collateralized and backed 1:1 by underlying shares, while atomic settlement ensures trades execute fully at the quoted price or not at all.
👉 blog.kraken.com/product/xstocks/introducing-xchange
xStocks has introduced xChange, a unified onchain trading engine enabling the exchange of 70+ tokenized equities across Ethereum and Solana, with prices anchored to real-world public markets.
Each xStock is fully collateralized and backed 1:1 by underlying shares, while atomic settlement ensures trades execute fully at the quoted price or not at all.
ℹ️ Since launching in June 2025, xStocks has surpassed $3.5B in onchain volume, $25B in total exchange trading, $225M+ in tokenized assets, and 80,000 unique holders. xChange operates 24/5, extending equity trading beyond traditional market hours while connecting onchain trading with real-world liquidity.
👉 blog.kraken.com/product/xstocks/introducing-xchange
Chainlink Enables Compliant Cross-Border e-HKD Transfers Between ANZ and Ethereum
Under the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s e-HKD program, Chainlink powers secure, compliant, and atomic transfers of digital assets between ANZ's (Australia & New Zealand Banking Group) private DASChain and Ethereum Sepolia. The solution ensures near-real-time settlement while automating compliance, identity verification, and cross-chain interoperability.
👉 x.com/chainlink/status/2029554995968762316?s=20
Under the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s e-HKD program, Chainlink powers secure, compliant, and atomic transfers of digital assets between ANZ's (Australia & New Zealand Banking Group) private DASChain and Ethereum Sepolia. The solution ensures near-real-time settlement while automating compliance, identity verification, and cross-chain interoperability.
By combining onchain data, automated compliance, and cross-chain messaging, this infrastructure covers institutional smart contract needs, from privacy and reliable data to seamless settlement, creating a next-gen cross-border framework that accelerates global markets onchain.
👉 x.com/chainlink/status/2029554995968762316?s=20
Meet RedStone Stack. From Oracle to Institutional-Grade Onchain Lending
RedStone has evolved beyond traditional oracles, combining market data, liquidation intelligence, and real-time credit risk into a single system built for institutional-scale DeFi lending.
1️⃣ OEV & Liquidation Intelligence
RedStone Atom captures Oracle Extractable Value (OEV) through auctions, returning liquidation value to the protocol rather than to MEV bots. Liquidations execute faster and closer to true market prices, reducing risk and strengthening the system.
2️⃣ Credora & Onchain Credit Ratings
Partnering with Credora, RedStone integrates live, model-driven credit scores onchain. Protocols can now adjust terms and rates based on actual risk rather than fixed overcollateralization, enabling more sophisticated lending.
3️⃣ Deterministic Data Layer
Accurate collateral pricing underpins the stack. RedStone supports complex assets such as liquid staking tokens and yield-bearing collateral, with ultra-low-latency updates that ensure valuations reflect real market conditions.
👉 x.com/redstone_defi/status/2029576003593363873?s=20
RedStone has evolved beyond traditional oracles, combining market data, liquidation intelligence, and real-time credit risk into a single system built for institutional-scale DeFi lending.
1️⃣ OEV & Liquidation Intelligence
RedStone Atom captures Oracle Extractable Value (OEV) through auctions, returning liquidation value to the protocol rather than to MEV bots. Liquidations execute faster and closer to true market prices, reducing risk and strengthening the system.
2️⃣ Credora & Onchain Credit Ratings
Partnering with Credora, RedStone integrates live, model-driven credit scores onchain. Protocols can now adjust terms and rates based on actual risk rather than fixed overcollateralization, enabling more sophisticated lending.
3️⃣ Deterministic Data Layer
Accurate collateral pricing underpins the stack. RedStone supports complex assets such as liquid staking tokens and yield-bearing collateral, with ultra-low-latency updates that ensure valuations reflect real market conditions.
By unifying pricing, liquidation, and risk, RedStone closes gaps that previously caused losses and inefficiencies. Protocols launch faster, handle volatility better, and offer advanced credit products with improved safety.
👉 x.com/redstone_defi/status/2029576003593363873?s=20
Jupiter has introduced its on-chain Payment Card
Jupiter Card is a payment solution integrated directly into the Jupiter Mobile wallet. The virtual card allows users to spend on-chain balances wherever Visa is accepted.
👉 x.com/JupiterExchange/status/2029612638653812973
Jupiter Card is a payment solution integrated directly into the Jupiter Mobile wallet. The virtual card allows users to spend on-chain balances wherever Visa is accepted.
💳 Key Features
– Visa Infinite and Platinum virtual cards
– 1-1.8% FX on Card Spend
– Funded by USDC, designed for smooth settlement
👉 x.com/JupiterExchange/status/2029612638653812973
Nest One-Pager. Key Metrics and Vaults Details
As Nest expands to Solana through its integration with Perena, we prepared a quick one-pager highlighting the protocol’s key metrics, vaults, and yield strategies. Here’s a closer look at how Nest brings real-world asset income onchain.
👉 plume.org/blog/nest-on-solana-powering-perenas-stablebank-with-real-world-yield
As Nest expands to Solana through its integration with Perena, we prepared a quick one-pager highlighting the protocol’s key metrics, vaults, and yield strategies. Here’s a closer look at how Nest brings real-world asset income onchain.
👉 plume.org/blog/nest-on-solana-powering-perenas-stablebank-with-real-world-yield
Tether invests in Payment Infrastructure Firm Axiym
Axiym’s platform currently supports payment and settlement activity across 140 countries and 70 currencies, helping align payment execution with settlement for faster and more predictable cross-border transactions.
👉 x.com/tether/status/2029549766284112103?s=20
Axiym’s platform currently supports payment and settlement activity across 140 countries and 70 currencies, helping align payment execution with settlement for faster and more predictable cross-border transactions.
👉 x.com/tether/status/2029549766284112103?s=20
U.S. SEC and Justin Sun reach settlement over Tron lawsuit
As part of the agreement, Rainberry Inc., a company linked to TRON, will pay a $10M civil penalty, while the SEC will dismiss its claims against Sun and affiliated entities pending court approval.
👉 coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/05/sec-justin-sun-reach-settlement-over-tron-lawsuit
As part of the agreement, Rainberry Inc., a company linked to TRON, will pay a $10M civil penalty, while the SEC will dismiss its claims against Sun and affiliated entities pending court approval.
The lawsuit, filed in 2023, accused Sun and his companies of conducting unregistered token sales, inflating trading volumes and failing to disclose payments to celebrity promoters.
👉 coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/05/sec-justin-sun-reach-settlement-over-tron-lawsuit
OKX launches Social Trading Network ‘Orbit’ inside its app
Orbit links social posts with verifiable trading performance and allows users to execute trades in the app while engaging in group discussions, livestreams and posts referencing tradable assets.
Just yesterday, NYSE parent company ICE had announced the investment in OKX at a $25 billion valuation, pushing OKB token over 25%, reaching ~$100, with its market cap climbing above $2.0B.
👉 x.com/okx/status/2029757324974510243?s=20
Orbit links social posts with verifiable trading performance and allows users to execute trades in the app while engaging in group discussions, livestreams and posts referencing tradable assets.
Just yesterday, NYSE parent company ICE had announced the investment in OKX at a $25 billion valuation, pushing OKB token over 25%, reaching ~$100, with its market cap climbing above $2.0B.
👉 x.com/okx/status/2029757324974510243?s=20
Top 10 Biggest Digital Asset Treasuries (DAT)
Corporate crypto treasuries are turning public companies into long-term crypto whales. Hundreds of firms now hold BTC on their balance sheets, collectively controlling millions of coins across corporate reserves.
Corporate crypto treasuries are turning public companies into long-term crypto whales. Hundreds of firms now hold BTC on their balance sheets, collectively controlling millions of coins across corporate reserves.
Kazakhstan plans to allocate up to $350M in crypto-related assets
The investment program, potentially starting in April or May, will funded by returns from the country’s gold and FX reserves. Rather than purchasing crypto directly, the KZ central bank plans to gain exposure through crypto hedge funds and VC investments.
👉 theblock.co/post/392630/kazakhstan-central-bank-to-invest-up-to-350-million-in-crypto-related-assets-report
The investment program, potentially starting in April or May, will funded by returns from the country’s gold and FX reserves. Rather than purchasing crypto directly, the KZ central bank plans to gain exposure through crypto hedge funds and VC investments.
👉 theblock.co/post/392630/kazakhstan-central-bank-to-invest-up-to-350-million-in-crypto-related-assets-report
Tether Co-Leads $7.5M Round in Utexo to Bring USDT Settlement to Bitcoin
Utexo has raised $7.5M to build infrastructure enabling native USDT settlement on Bitcoin, including support for payments over the Lightning Network.
The round was co-led by Tether, Big Brain Holdings, and Portal Ventures, with participation from Fulgur Ventures, Alchemy, Franklin Templeton, Paper Ventures, Maven11, Ethereal Ventures, among others.
👉 x.com/utexocom/status/2029920504836935920?s=20
Utexo has raised $7.5M to build infrastructure enabling native USDT settlement on Bitcoin, including support for payments over the Lightning Network.
The round was co-led by Tether, Big Brain Holdings, and Portal Ventures, with participation from Fulgur Ventures, Alchemy, Franklin Templeton, Paper Ventures, Maven11, Ethereal Ventures, among others.
⏭️ Utexo aims to enable Bitcoin-native stablecoin payments with predictable fees, atomic settlement, and security anchored to the Bitcoin network
👉 x.com/utexocom/status/2029920504836935920?s=20