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Tokenized uranium holders can now use xU3O8 as collateral to borrow stablecoins through a new integration with the Morpho lending protocol. Metals.io announced that borrowing against xU3O8, the world’s first tokenized uranium, is officially live as of March 30, 2026. This launch, powered by the Morpho lending infrastructure and available on Oku, allows investors to access liquidity in $USDC without selling their underlying physical uranium positions. The integration enhances capital efficiency by bringing real-world assets ( RWAs) into the decentralized finance ( DeFi) ecosystem. The xU3O8 tokens represent digital ownership of physical uranium securely stored in a regulated depository operated…
Bitmine, the world’s largest Ethereum treasury company chaired by vocal crypto advocate Tom Lee, has continued to double down on Ethereum while consistently staking large portions of its holdings. On Tuesday, March 31, blockchain monitoring platform Lookonchain provided data showcasing another massive Ethereum stake from Bitmine. Tom Lee(@fundstrat)’s #Bitmine staked another 167,578 $ETH($340M) 7 hours ago.In total, #Bitmine has staked 3,310,221 $ETH($6.72B).https://t.co/P684j5YQaG pic.twitter.com/8WFycxABVz — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) March 31, 2026 Bitmine boosts stakings with 167,578 Ethereum The data revealed that Bitmine had staked an additional 167,578 $ETH tokens worth about $340 million following its recent Ethereum purchase. While the firm’s Ethereum…
Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett said he would buy “a whole lot” of Apple shares if the stock became cheap enough, but the current market isn’t offering the right opportunity yet. “I will buy them if they’re cheap. I’ll buy a whole lot of them if they’re cheap,” Buffett said a morning interview with CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box.’ “It’s not impossible that Apple would get to a price. We would buy a lot of it, but not in this market,” he noted. “This just isn’t going to happen in this market.” Berkshire entered Apple in Q1 2016 with a $1 billion…
Apertum Partners With Alchemy Pay To Connect APTM Token With Crypto-Fiat Onramp For Seamless Global Market Access
Apertum, a Layer-1 network that offers high speed and scalability for the development and deployment of DApps (decentralized applications), today announced a strategic partnership with Alchemy Pay, a global payment gateway that connects cryptocurrency with traditional finance to facilitate efficient transactions for customers, merchants, and businesses worldwide. This collaboration enabled Apertum to launch its native token (APTM) in Alchemy’s hybrid crypto-fiat payment gateway to advance the crypto asset’s market accessibility to global users. Apertum, a Layer-1 protocol built on the Avalanche blockchain, is designed to enable Web3 developers to scale decentralized applications and deploy smart contracts without sophisticated coding. The…
Spot Dogecoin ETFs, launched in the U.S. in September 2025, have failed to gain meaningful investor traction. Despite expectations of strong demand, inflows remain minimal. According to data from SoSoValue, combined net inflows stand at roughly $6.67 million. Updated January 2026 figures confirm similar levels near $6.17 million. Since launch, activity has remained muted. Most trading days have recorded zero net flows. This performance stands in stark contrast to early optimism surrounding meme-coin-based investment products. 🚨DATA: DOGECOIN ETFS SEE LITTLE INVESTOR INTEREST AFTER SEPTEMBER LAUNCHLaunched back in September 2025, the handful of spot $DOGE ETFs available in the US are…
Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has released new guidelines for market maker activities, imposing significant obligations on token issuers and other players in the sector. The updated rules aim to increase market transparency and protect users from potential manipulation risks. Under the new regulations, projects issuing tokens are now required to promptly report the identities of their market makers, the teams behind them, and the details of the contracts to the platform. Binance has also explicitly banned profit-sharing or guaranteed return agreements with market makers. Furthermore, token lending agreements must clearly and transparently define how the tokens…
In a recent RWA.XYZ analysis, a leading data platform for tokenized RWAs, has published its recent tokenization data analysis, where it has added a new asset class, real estate. The UAE is leading in the number of tokenized real estate, while the USA leads in terms of the value of tokenized real estate assets. In its analysis, the platform showcases that tokenized real estate, including direct ownership interests, funds, REITs, and real estate-backed debt, is now worth $356.2 million (past 30 days), where more than 10,000 holders own 57 assets tokenized across 10 countries. In terms of countries that have…
Bitget Wallet has launched its Onchain Payments Matrix, a global infrastructure layer designed to connect fragmented financial systems and enable stablecoin payments across everyday transactions, cross-border transfers, and emerging AI-driven commerce. The system integrates major players including Ripple, Mastercard, Visa, Tether, Circle, and MoonPay, alongside regional banks and payment providers, positioning the network as a bridge between blockchain-based assets and traditional financial rails. Unlike many industry efforts focused on backend settlement, Bitget’s infrastructure operates at the user and merchant interface. That approach allows stablecoins to function as usable payment instruments rather than remaining confined to experimental or institutional frameworks. Bitget…
In the evolving landscape of digital finance, Big Four consultancy firm EY has zeroed in on what it believes is the next defining frontier: wallets. Wallets are fast becoming the critical interface for the next era of financial services, not just tools for holding cryptocurrency, according to Mark Nichols, principal at EY. “The wallet is the strategy,” Nichols who co-leads the firm’s digital assets consulting business, told CoinDesk in an interview. “Who owns the wallet, who provisions the wallet, will win the client relationship.” Nichols and his West Coast counterpart, Rebecca Carvatt, view wallets as more than infrastructure. They’re the…
This report examines how the pengu card enables stablecoin spending across Visa merchants, linking $NFT branding with real-world finance. As crypto projects race to bridge Web3 and everyday finance, Pudgy Penguins is pushing ahead with its new Pengu card, targeting mainstream stablecoin spending. Visa-backed stablecoin debit card goes global Pudgy Penguins has launched the Pengu Card, a Visa-backed crypto debit product designed for worldwide use. Announced on March 24, 2026, the rollout lets holders spend stablecoins at more than 150 million merchants in over 170 countries. This move signals a clear shift from pure $NFT speculation toward practical, payments-focused utility.…