Partnerships & Ecosystem

Gate News update, on March 31, payment company Convera reached a strategic partnership with Ripple, which will provide enterprises with payment and treasury management solutions that support cryptocurrencies. The partnership is based on the “stablecoin sandwich” settlement model, meaning the payment process begins and ends with fiat currency, and the middle steps use regulated stablecoins for settlement. Under the partnership agreement, Convera is responsible for coordinating the end-to-end payment experience, while Ripple provides liquidity support, onboarding and offboarding channels, and infrastructure for cross-border settlement.

On March 31, a leading Web3 wallet announced its integration with the XRP Ledger. Users can transfer XRP and RLUSD and complete cross-chain transactions within the wallet, while also supporting RLUSD deposits and withdrawals, and driving the use of stablecoins in everyday payments. The Ripple Foundation plans to jointly launch an incentive program to promote the use of RLUSD.

Gate News message, March 31, the Canton Foundation announced that Circle has become a super validator of the Canton Network. At the same time, the USDCx stablecoin officially launched on Canton. USDCx is supported by USDC and has full Canton privacy protection functionality.

[PRESS RELEASE – New York, US, March 24th, 2026] _In partnership with YZi Labs, the four-stop campus tour visits NYU, UPenn, Harvard, and UC Berkeley this spring_ BNB Chain, one of the most active blockchain protocols worldwide, and YZi Labs today kick off the BNB Chain Dev Roadshow with its

Binance Wallet plans to integrate prediction markets by partnering with third-party services like Predict.Fun, a decentralized protocol on BNB Smart Chain. This strategy allows users to trade outcomes within the wallet while maintaining separation from market infrastructure.

Fomoin and FORECASTa have partnered to enhance crypto market predictions through AI and community insights. This collaboration aims to provide users with actionable analytics, integrating human intuition with AI to improve decision-making in prediction markets.

Dynamic has integrated an embedded wallet infrastructure into the TON network, allowing developers to deploy TON wallets directly within Telegram Mini Apps. This simplifies the development process, reduces security risks, and enhances user experience in the Web3 environment on Telegram.

Core Foundation collaborates with Zcash to develop a new expansion layer using the Satoshi Plus model. Kieran Dennis, co-founder of Z, noted that this effort aims to integrate native EVM capabilities into Zcash.

Web3 asset data platform RootData has disclosed Robinhood’s crypto supply-chain strategy, emphasizing compliance first and steady expansion. Robinhood holds financial licenses in multiple regions, and leverages strong partners such as TRM Labs and Arbitrum to strengthen compliance capabilities and transaction monitoring, thereby enhancing its competitiveness in the market.

Tilted.xyz, a blockchain gaming network that allows users to move assets fluidly across different games and both Web2 and Web3 platforms, today announced a strategic partnership with Aylab.io, a multi-channel, decentralized marketing platform that helps crypto, DeFi, NFT, and Web3 projects to

Binance is set to launch a prediction market feature, aggregating third-party platforms. Currently, it primarily uses Predict, enabling users to bet on various future outcomes across different sectors. Competitors like Coinbase have already entered this market.

ZONE Wallet partners with twin3 to launch the Bitbee service, aiming to simplify the cryptocurrency rewards experience. Users can naturally accumulate Bitcoin by participating in activities and tasks, reducing technical barriers, bringing cryptocurrency closer to everyday life for the public—from “investing” to “participating,” and promoting the creation of real value.

KB Kookmin Card has partnered with Avalanche to launch a “hybrid stablecoin credit card,” blending traditional payments with blockchain technology. The system allows users to flexibly use stablecoins and credit limits, enhancing the payment experience and lowering the barrier to using digital assets. This move aligns with the push of South Korea’s local currency stablecoin strategy and the Digital Asset Act, reflecting a reassessment by traditional finance of blockchain infrastructure.

Persija Jakarta Pelita Cikarang Football Club has partnered with the Chiliz Group to launch fan tokens, aiming to strengthen engagement with fans around the world. Token holders will enjoy benefits such as voting rights and exclusive content, supporting the club’s growth and enhancing the fan experience. This initiative marks a further advancement in the digitalization of football in Southeast Asia.

JPMorgan Chase is driving the development of its blockchain platform Kinexys through a new agreement with Mitsubishi, targeting more than $10 billion in daily transaction volume. Kinexys has processed over $3 trillion in transactions, attracting global customers and becoming the first company in Japan to adopt the platform. This move shows that traditional financial institutions are actively positioning themselves in the crypto payments space, signaling strong potential for future growth.

Gate News update: On March 31, stablecoin issuer StraitsX announced that its Singapore dollar stablecoin XSGD and its U.S. dollar stablecoin XUSD have officially gone live on the Solana network. These two stablecoins will be used for on-chain foreign exchange trading and high-performance settlement.

Metals.io has launched on Tezos, offering tokenized uranium, gold, and strategic metals, expanding the ecosystem's reach into real-world asset trading. This platform enhances access to diverse commodities and aims to streamline ownership in fragmented markets.

Gate News message, March 31, Starknet is expected to roll out STRK20s in late April, aiming to introduce privacy protection features for all tokens. The official statement says that it is currently working closely with various DeFi protocols and partners to ensure DeFi integration and a seamless user experience from day one after launch.

Pudgy Penguins disrupts the $31.7B licensed toy market by using a "Negative CAC" model, achieving over 2M unit sales in 10,000 retail locations. It has gained cultural significance through partnerships and aims for $120M revenue in 2026 ahead of a possible IPO.

Walmart-supported fintech platform OnePay continues to expand its crypto business, has integrated multiple tokens to improve transaction performance, reduce transfer fees, and build a super app that combines payments, transfers, and asset conversion. The platform faces challenges such as regulation and security, but its multi-chain support highlights its potential in retail scenarios, driving the adoption of crypto payments.