Project Progress

The Solana Foundation released a report emphasizing that enterprises need flexible privacy controls and should view privacy as a customizable feature. The report introduces four privacy modes, acknowledges that there is no single best model, and encourages enterprises to combine them based on their needs. Solana's high performance can support the application of privacy technologies, proposing an "audit key" mechanism to enable coexistence between privacy and regulation.

Balancer protocol co-founder Fernando Martinelli announced that Balancer Labs company entity will be shut down due to development burdens, legal risks, and lack of revenue sources. The core team will merge into Balancer OpCo through governance voting, while the protocol itself will continue to operate.

Aave DAO launched community discussions on March 23rd through a proposal to initiate Aave V4 deployment, receiving 100% support. This upgrade introduces a Hub and Spoke architecture that enhances capital efficiency and improves liquidity, with mainnet launch expected to be completed this year, strengthening GHO integration and liquidation mechanisms.

_Evernorth files SEC Form S-4 to go public on Nasdaq via SPAC merger, plans XRP treasury strategy, yield program, and blockchain validator support._ XRP treasury company Evernorth filed papers to go public in the United States. The company filed a Form S-4 with the US Securities and Exchange

Taiwan NFT trading platform Lootex announced it will cease operations on April 4, 2026, citing drastic changes in the global market. The platform emphasizes user asset security, stating no urgent action is required. Users can continue trading on other platforms, and the platform's token $LOOT remains tradable on exchanges. The company, founded in 2018, has developed over 8 years and extends its gratitude to supporters.

Gate News reported that on March 23, MagicEden posted on the X platform stating that it will increase the core revenue allocation for ME token buybacks and staker dividends from the previous 15% to 30% in the third quarter.

Aave V4 Ethereum mainnet activation proposal has passed voting, adopting a modular Hub-and-Spoke architecture designed for refined risk pricing and credit expansion. Initially, multiple liquidity hubs will be established with safety as the primary objective, with subsequent configuration adjustments by the DAO. After 345 days of security review, it will launch on pro.aave.com and submit risk parameters for formal activation.

MoonPay released the Open Wallet Standard (OWS) on March 23, an open-source wallet standard designed to provide a unified wallet standard for the AI economy, supporting multiple blockchains and adopting secure key management mechanisms. The standard has been launched on multiple platforms.

Personal AI Agent platform Starchild integrated Stripe payment system on March 23, streamlining user payment processes and introducing multiple social login options to enhance registration and access convenience. The platform is committed to providing seamless AI services to global users and building an inclusive ecosystem.

OpenClaw released a new version on March 22, introducing the ClawHub plugin marketplace, support for MiniMax M2.7, GPT-5.4-mini, and GPT-5.4-nano models, and the launch of a single-agent inference feature. It also integrates OpenShell and SSH sandbox environments, along with access to multiple search tools.

Katana, a blockchain nurtured by Polygon Labs, has acquired IDEX and launched Katana Perps, a platform for perpetual futures trading that integrates both spot and derivatives. This marks a significant step for CEO Matthew Fisher as Katana aims to capitalize on the booming on-chain derivatives market.

Author: Jae, PANews On March 19, Solana's stablecoin supply officially crossed the historic threshold of $17 billion. This figure not only set a new record for the Solana network, but also reflects the resilience of its ecosystem in expanding against the trend during a bear market, advancing toward the goal of "Internet Capital Markets." Behind the $17 billion is no longer driven by simple MEME coin speculation frenzy, but rather the result of policy dividends, Wall Street institutional integration, and ecosystem synergistic effects. From Stripe to PayPal, from Visa to BlackRock, giants from Wall Street and Silicon Valley are influencing Solana's development with real money. From $1.5 billion to $17 billion, a steep recovery

Japan's SBI VC Trade, under the SBI Holdings financial group, will launch USDC lending services in 2026, providing users with annualized returns. This is Japan's first lending service targeting stablecoins, with an anticipated annual interest rate of 5%. This service not only introduces new yield options but also expands the financial applications of stablecoins, demonstrating Japan's emphasis on the legitimacy and operational standards for stablecoin utilization.

Pi Network has upgraded to Protocol 20, enabling smart contracts and apps on its network. This shift moves the focus from mobile mining toward real use cases. The rollout will be careful and gradual, including audits and community feedback before going live. Reactions are mixed, with excitement for growth and caution about past delays. The next phase involves testing smart contracts, aiming to establish real utility in the Web3 space.

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Babylon announced that the market demand for Wrapped BTC and cbBTC has been validated, with the total value now exceeding $14 billion. The lending demand on the Aave platform has grown significantly, and BTC holders are increasingly interested in on-chain financial services. Trustless Bitcoin vaults will simplify the lending process, strengthen the decentralized nature of native BTC, and promote the development of the DeFi ecosystem.

Malaysia's Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Idris owns a diversified business empire spanning real estate, construction, healthcare, and cryptocurrency. His subsidiary launched the stablecoin RMJDT pegged to the ringgit, which is currently in the regulatory sandbox testing phase. The Johor royal family's assets are approximately 5.7 billion, primarily concentrated in Singapore real estate.

Geneva's century-old private bank Banque Syz rejected a cryptocurrency asset integration proposal by its board of directors, prompting Marc Syz, son of the founder, and his partner Richard Byworth to resign and establish a bitcoin treasury company. Although the proposal only involved 0.9% of the bank's assets, it reflects contradictions between family members and traditional banking models. Marc's departure signals a reflection on the growth bottlenecks of traditional private banking and an entry into the bitcoin market where risks and uncertainties coexist.

Gate News reported that on March 23, RWA tokenization platform Midas announced that due to the association between mAPOLLO and USR tokens, the team has temporarily suspended the instant redemption function for mAPOLLO assets out of caution. Midas emphasized that this is a standalone measure for mAPOLLO, and operations of other assets on the platform remain unaffected.

Gate News reported that on March 23, the IoTeX Foundation announced the official launch of a cross-chain bridge security incident compensation claims channel. According to previous reports, analysts noted that IoTeX private keys were suspected to have been compromised, with asset losses of approximately 4.3 million dollars; the IoTeX official statement indicated that on-chain attack losses were approximately 2 million dollars.