Month: March 2026

FSB Flags Dollar Stablecoins as Bigger Risk for Emerging Markets

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The Financial Stability Board (FSB), a global financial watchdog hosted by the Bank for International Settlements, warned on Tuesday that foreign currency-denominated stablecoins can pose financial stability and macroeconomic risks for emerging market and developing economies. In its annual report for 2025, the FSB said that US dollar-denominated stablecoins circulating across multiple jurisdictions pose “potentially more acute” risks to the financial stability of emerging economies. The report said those risks can include currency substitution, reduced use of domestic payment systems, lower effectiveness of domestic monetary policy, strains on fiscal resources…

Solana Launches Enterprise Developer Platform For Institutions

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The Solana Foundation has revealed it has secured Mastercard, Worldpay, and Western Union as early users of its newly launched developer platform, as part of ongoing efforts to attract enterprises to build on its blockchain.  The Solana Developer Platform (SDP) was announced on Tuesday to enable enterprise developers to build on the blockchain using a unified interface.  Much of the focus is on real-world asset tokenization, including stablecoins, which is currently a $328 billion market, according to rwa.xyz. More than half of the total value is held on Ethereum; however,…

Invesco to take leadership of Superstate’s $900 million USTB tokenized fund

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Invesco, a global asset manager with over $2.2 trillion in assets under management, will assume portfolio management of Superstate’s tokenized U.S. Treasury fund, USTB, the company announced Tuesday. USTB offers exposure to short-term U.S. Treasury Bills, targeting stable income, liquidity, and returns near the federal funds rate. Since its launch in early 2024, the fund has grown to approximately $967 million in assets. As part of the collaboration, USTB will continue to use Superstate’s blockchain-based infrastructure, while Invesco’s Global Liquidity team, which manages approximately $219 billion across money market and…

Wall Street Will Eventually Submit To The Rules Of DeFi

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Opinion by: Mitchell Amador, founder and CEO of Immunefi There’s an argument that regulation will split decentralized finance (DeFi) into two separate silos: one regulated and compliant and the other completely open and accessible by anyone, including anonymous participants. This argument is outdated. Regulatory pressure in 2026 will reshape DeFi into a network of interoperable, interlinked ecosystems with distinct risk, compliance and access profiles. Some tiers will become more compliant and institution-friendly, while others will remain open, permissionless and driven by onchain leverage and market experimentation. This evolution won’t drag…

Here is Why AI and Stablecoins Defy Crypto Market Weakness in 2026

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AI and stablecoin sectors continued to grow amid broader market weakness in 2026, showing remarkable resilience driven by the “strongest structural tailwinds,” a new analysis shows.  Key takeaways: AI sector posts smallest loss in Q1/2026, down just 14%. Stablecoin market cap hits a record $320 billion, with monthly transaction volumes at a record $1.8 trillion. AI and stablecoin sectors buck the trend Bitcoin (BTC) trades 18.5% lower in 2026, the total crypto market capitalization has slipped to $2.42 trillion, while most altcoins are lagging, as fear and uncertainty surrounding the US…

What Happens to Bitcoin If US Bond Yields Soar Above 5%?

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Bitcoin (BTC) has been among the best-performing assets amid the US–Iran war, but signs of upside exhaustion are emerging due to an “out-of-control” bond market. Key takeaways: US benchmark yields may rise by 200 basis points if the US–Iran war drags on further. Past oil-linked conflicts boosted inflation and reduced risk appetite, hinting BTC price may decline below $50,000 in 2026. Oil shock may send US yields soaring over 5% Since Feb. 28, when the US and Israel attacked Iran, the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield has climbed to about 4.42%,…

NYSE partners with BlackRock-backed Securitize to develop tokenized securities infrastructure

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The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is teaming up with Securitize, a BlackRock-backed tokenization platform, to support the development of a 24/7 tokenized securities platform, according to a press release published Tuesday. As part of a new Memorandum of Understanding, Securitize will act as the first eligible digital transfer agent for NYSE’s upcoming Digital Trading Platform. The company will be in charge of issuing shares and ETFs as digital tokens using blockchain technology. The two companies will design standards for other transfer agents to issue and manage tokenized securities compliantly.…

Illia Polosukhin: AI will replace traditional operating systems, blockchain serves as a root of trust for secure AI, and the need for user-owned AI is crucial

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Key takeaways Using traditional AI services can expose sensitive information, highlighting critical security concerns. Blockchain can facilitate data labeling and crowdsourcing in AI, enhancing efficiency. AI will fundamentally change how we interface with computing, potentially replacing traditional operating systems. AI will serve as an interface that connects various services, including financial services, seamlessly. Blockchain serves as a root of trust for AI infrastructure, enabling secure identity management. Money is becoming increasingly important as AI accelerates the need for a marketplace for resource coordination. AI will bridge the gap between traditional…

Delaware leaders unveil stablecoin licensing framework in sweeping banking update

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Delaware is pushing a comprehensive overhaul of its banking regulations, with a strong focus on integrating stablecoins and digital assets into its legal framework. According to a recent press release, Sen. Spiros Mantzavinos and Rep. Bill Bush have unveiled three interlocking bills to modernize outdated financial laws, expand regulatory oversight, and enhance consumer protections while encouraging innovation. The effort builds on Delaware’s legacy as a financial hub, following the 1981 Financial Center Development Act, and seeks to position the state for the next generation of financial services. “Modernizing Delaware’s banking…

Cryptography Firm Zama Brings FHE Privacy to T‑REX Ledger

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French cryptography startup Zama is integrating its protocol with Apex-backed T-REX Ledger to add a confidentiality layer for ERC-3643-based tokenized assets, a standard that lets issuers embed identity checks and transfer restrictions into tokenized securities. Zama, which raised $73 million in Series A funding in 2024 to commercialize fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), said the integration is aimed at making confidentiality a built-in part of tokenized asset infrastructure rather than an add-on layered over existing systems. The companies said the integration would allow regulated institutions to use public blockchain infrastructure without…