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The European Central Bank (ECB) argues that the digital euro is not a threat to banks but a strategic lifeline against big tech payment firms and stablecoins. Executive Board member Piero Cipollone and Supervisory Board Vice-Chair Frank Elderson published a joint blog post laying out the case. They framed the digital euro as a competitive tool that European banks urgently need. European Banks Are Losing Ground The two ECB officials painted a stark picture of European banking’s dependence on foreign payment infrastructure. According to the blog post, non-European card schemes currently process two-thirds of all euro area card transactions. That…

Plume, a blockchain focused on real-world assets (RWAs), has launched what it calls the first payroll pilot using a tokenized money market fund, enabling employees to convert part of their salaries into yield-bearing fund shares without interacting with crypto exchanges or moving funds onchain manually. The pilot pairs Plume’s onchain infrastructure with Toku’s stablecoin payroll platform and WisdomTree’s tokenized money market fund, WTGXX. Participating Plume employees can make a one-time election to route a portion of their pay into fund shares, which are purchased via WisdomTree Connect and held in verified wallets linked to WisdomTree Prime accounts. WTGXX has emerged…

Uniswap has deployed v2, v3 and v4 on Consensys’ Linea zkEVM, bringing its full DEX stack to a low-fee, EVM-equivalent rollup now integrated across the Uniswap app, API and wallet. Uniswap has announced that Uniswap v2, v3 and v4 are now live on Linea, adding support for the Consensys-built zkEVM Layer 2 network across its core protocol stack. The deployment means traders and liquidity providers can now access familiar Uniswap pools and routing logic on a rollup that offers sub-cent fees, fast finality and Ethereum-level security. According to Uniswap Labs, Linea is already integrated into the Uniswap web application and…

BitGo Holdings delivered explosive top-line growth in its first earnings report as a public company. However, a sharp decline in its Bitcoin treasury cast a long shadow over the results. The firm, which debuted on the New York Stock Exchange in January, reported full-year 2025 revenue of $16.15 billion, a staggering 424% increase year-on-year. BitGo’s Own Bitcoin Treasury Wiped $50 Million in Q4, Clouding a 440% Revenue Surge BitGo Holdings (BTGO) reported $16.15 billion in full-year 2025 revenue, a 424% jump from the prior year, but posted a $14.8 million net loss for the period. BitGo $BTGO reported 4Q and…

Haven, a blockchain-centered independent yield execution platform, has partnered with ATT, the renowned blockchain-led advertising entity. The partnership indicates a key move in blockchain-powered advertising and financial ecosystems. As per Haven’s official X announcement, the development attempts to combine cutting-edge digital finance solutions with physical asset-supported value. Hence, the move focuses on creating a relatively effective and seamless market experience. 🤝 @HavenAI_ × @aiwayworldPhysical assets generate value.Execution powers capital.ATT is building a blockchain-powered advertising ecosystem, bridging RWA, DePIN, and digital finance.Haven AI is building autonomous yield execution for stablecoin capital.Different layers,… pic.twitter.com/Yw49I9pjvR — Haven (@HavenAI_) March 31, 2026 Haven and…

On April 2, the Uniswap ($UNI) price hit a monthly low following a sharp crash of 13.42% on a daily chart, sparking fear in the DeFi sector. According to CoinMarketCap, the cryptocurrency is trading at around $3.12 with a market capitalization of $1.97 billion and a daily trading volume of $383.85 million. Why Is Uniswap Losing Its Momentum? There are various macroeconomic and technical factors that sparked a downfall in the cryptocurrency, including a swap incident that raised questions about the complexity of DeFi platforms. The sharp downfall in the cryptocurrency is a classic liquidity sweep and forced liquidation event,…

Crypto stocks are getting hit hard Friday as weakness in U.S. equities rippled through high-risk assets, driving bitcoin below $66,000. Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) and digital asset conglomerate Galaxy (GLXY) dropped nearly 7%, while exchange Gemini (GEMI) slid almost 9%, marking one of the steepest losses in the group. Crypto-friendly broker Robinhood (HOOD) also fell nearly 6% as increasing its stock buyback pace offered little help in arresting the downtrend. Bitcoin-linked balance sheet plays also moved lower. Strategy (MSTR) and Twenty One Capital (XXI) plunged about 6%. Ethereum-focused treasury names such as Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) and Sharplink Gaming (SBET) were…

AetheriumX, a Web3 financial entertainment platform that combines GameFi mechanics and DeFi yields into a unified ecosystem, today announced a strategic partnership with NeoFantasy Game, a blockchain-based metaverse gaming platform that turns $NFT characters into in-depth gameplay (PvP battles), creating an exciting world where players explore the metaverse world using RPGs (role-playing games). This collaboration enabled AetheriumX and NeoFantasy Game to join their respective GameFi-DeFi ecosystem and $NFT-metaverse game platform together to redefine the gaming industry by providing players with new levels of experiences, engagements, and ownership over their gaming applications. $NEO Fantasy is a metaverse gaming platform built on…

A new development has occurred in diplomatic talks between the US and Iran. It is reported that Iran’s response to the 15-point peace framework presented by the Donald Trump administration is expected today. Sources close to the matter said that Iran’s counter-offer would be conveyed through intermediary countries, but that no official response had been received at the time of publication. White House officials expressed cautious optimism about the talks, noting that signals of progress were increasing. U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, announced that the proposed 15-point plan had been conveyed to Iran via Pakistan. Regional…

As AI-native transactions move from concept to implementation, agentic commerce is forcing a fundamental rethink of how digital payments and settlement infrastructure work. From human-centric payments to AI-native rails Between September 2025 and March 2026, every major player in global payments moved on AI-driven commerce. OpenAI and Stripe launched the Agentic Commerce Protocol, while Google unveiled the Universal Commerce Protocol to more than 30 retail and fintech partners. Over the same period, Visa and Mastercard released agent-focused payment frameworks. Coinbase advanced its x402 standard, clearing more than 15 million transactions on Base. Moreover, Stripe and Tempo co-authored the Machine Payments…