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Solana Foundation Launches Developer Platform — TradFi And DeFi Giants Join The Push

The Solana Foundation has launched the Solana Developer Platform (SDP), an API toolset designed to help corporations and financial institutions build and deploy blockchain-native products. The platform, described as "AI-ready," consolidates key Solana ecosystem infrastructure into a single interface to lower technical barriers and ensure compliance and scalability. SDP is structured around three core API modules: issuance, payments, and trading. The issuance module enables the creation of tokenized deposits, stablecoins under the U.S. GENIUS Act, and real-world assets (RWAs). The payments module supports fiat and stablecoin flows for B2B, B2C, and P2P transactions. A trading module, scheduled for late 2026, will enable atomic swaps and on-chain FX. Major traditional finance players like Mastercard and Western Union are participating in pilot programs. Mastercard will use SDP for stablecoin settlement, while Western Union is testing cross-border payments. The platform integrates with infrastructure partners across node services, wallets, compliance, and ramps, and supports AI coding tools like Claude Code and Codex.

bitcoinist03/25 09:38

Solana Foundation Launches Developer Platform — TradFi And DeFi Giants Join The Push

bitcoinist03/25 09:38

NYSE and Nasdaq Enter the Fray, U.S. Stock Tokenization Begins Close Combat

On March 24, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) announced a partnership with tokenization platform Securitize to develop a digital trading platform for tokenized securities. Just six days earlier, the SEC approved Nasdaq’s rule amendments to enable tokenized versions of Russell 1000 stocks and major index ETFs. The two largest U.S. stock exchanges unveiled their tokenization strategies in the same month, marking a significant acceleration in institutional adoption. Throughout March, multiple major players advanced tokenization initiatives. Nasdaq partnered with Kraken’s parent company Payward to offer tokenized stock distribution for non-U.S. users. S&P Dow Jones licensed its flagship S&P 500 to on-chain protocol Trade.xyz for perpetual contracts on Hyperliquid. Invesco, managing $2.2 trillion in assets, took over Superstate’s $967 million on-chain treasury fund. The House Financial Services Committee also held a hearing titled "Tokenization and the Future of Securities." Notably, Nasdaq and NYSE are pursuing different technical approaches. Nasdaq’s model integrates with the existing Depository Trust Company (DTC) system, using blockchain as an optional layer while maintaining unified liquidity and settlement. In contrast, NYSE is building a separate, blockchain-native infrastructure with Securitize as its digital transfer agent, aiming for 24/7 trading and near-instant settlement. Regulatory progress is also advancing, including the CLARITY Act moving toward markup and an SEC no-action letter allowing DTC to offer tokenization services. Compared to global peers like Switzerland’s SDX and London’s LSEG, which took years to launch limited tokenization platforms, U.S. exchanges are moving at an unprecedented pace—Nasdaq plans to begin tokenized trading as early as Q3 2026.

marsbit03/25 08:34

NYSE and Nasdaq Enter the Fray, U.S. Stock Tokenization Begins Close Combat

marsbit03/25 08:34

Those Who Can't Buy Anthropic Are Driving Its Shadow Stock to 16 Times Its Value

A new closed-end fund, VCX, listed on the NYSE, saw its share price surge to 16 times its net asset value due to high demand for exposure to Anthropic, which holds a 21% stake in the fund. Anthropic, recently valued at $380 billion in a private funding round, is not publicly traded, making VCX one of the few ways for retail investors to gain indirect access. The fund's limited liquidity, with most shares locked until September, amplified buying pressure. Similar funds without significant Anthropic or OpenAI stakes performed poorly, highlighting that the frenzy is specifically tied to AI-related FOMO. However, the premium is considered temporary, as it may vanish once Anthropic and other held companies like SpaceX go public, expected in 2026-2027. The phenomenon reflects broader investor anxiety about missing out on transformative AI companies that are reshaping industries while remaining private longer.

marsbit03/25 08:05

Those Who Can't Buy Anthropic Are Driving Its Shadow Stock to 16 Times Its Value

marsbit03/25 08:05

The Safest Middleman in the Chip Industry Is Taking the Most Dangerous Path

Arm, the semiconductor IP licensing giant, is embarking on a high-risk strategic shift by developing its own data center CPU, the Neoverse V3-based AGI CPU. This move, its first in-house chip in 35 years, aims to catapult the company's annual revenue from $4 billion to a targeted $15 billion for its chip business by 2031. This ambitious goal requires creating a new business line nearly the size of Intel's entire data center division. The core driver is the threat from its largest customers. Major cloud providers like AWS, Google, and Microsoft are increasingly designing and deploying their own powerful Arm-based server chips (Graviton, Axion, Cobalt), capturing the chip profits while Arm earns only licensing fees and royalties. This trend places a visible ceiling on Arm's traditional revenue growth from the data center sector. By building its own chip, Arm is now competing directly with its own licensees. While its first customer, Meta, lacks a mature in-house chip program, the strategy risks alienating key partners like Amazon and Google. Arm's bet is that the explosive growth of AI-driven data center demand, particularly for CPU-based AI inference tasks, is large enough to support both its new chip business and its ongoing IP licensing model. The success of this unprecedented dual-role strategy hinges on navigating this inherent conflict.

marsbit03/25 08:01

The Safest Middleman in the Chip Industry Is Taking the Most Dangerous Path

marsbit03/25 08:01

$635M in, $405M out – How the Fed quietly shook the crypto market

The crypto market slowed last week, with many attributing the decline to Middle East tensions. However, the primary driver was the U.S. Federal Reserve's cautious policy signals. According to CoinShares, digital asset investments saw $230 million in inflows—significantly lower than previous weeks. Notably, $635 million entered just before the Fed meeting, but $405 million exited shortly after, indicating investors are highly sensitive to interest rate expectations. Bitcoin led with $219 million in weekly inflows, though short-Bitcoin products also gained $6 million, reflecting mixed sentiment. Solana remained strong with $17 million inflows over seven weeks, while Ethereum saw $27.5 million in outflows. Chainlink and Hyperliquid attracted $9.1 million combined. Despite price declines—ETH and HYPE fell ~6.7%, BTC dropped ~4%, and SOL dipped only 2%—capital continued flowing in. User activity was highest for Chainlink, while Solana maintained steady social volume. The Altcoin Season Index read 47, below the 75 threshold for a confirmed altcoin season, but sustained inflows suggest a potential buildup toward a broader rally. Institutional behavior showed a "buy the dip" mindset rather than panic selling.

ambcrypto03/25 06:32

$635M in, $405M out – How the Fed quietly shook the crypto market

ambcrypto03/25 06:32

These Days, Even Hackers Are Losing Money

An article titled "Even Hackers Are Losing Money These Days" details a cyber heist targeting Web3 social platform UXLink’s multi-signature wallet in September 2025. The attacker exploited a delegateCall vulnerability, bypassing security to steal over $11.3 million in assets, including stablecoins, ETH, WBTC, and UXLINK tokens. The hacker then dumped a large amount of UXLINK, causing its price to crash over 70%. Unlike typical hackers who launder funds through mixers like Tornado Cash, this attacker engaged in active on-chain trading, executing 625 transactions on CoW Swap over six months. However, poor trading decisions led to significant losses—at one point, the address was down nearly $4.8 million. The hacker repeatedly bought high and sold low, barely breaking even after six months of activity. Despite the traceability of the funds via platforms like Arkham, recovering the assets remains challenging for UXLink. The project has attempted to rebuild, but its token price has fallen 99% from its peak. The incident underscores that while technical skills enable theft, market volatility affects everyone equally—even hackers aren’t immune to losses.

marsbit03/25 05:25

These Days, Even Hackers Are Losing Money

marsbit03/25 05:25

NYSE picks Securitize as tokenized stocks near $1B milestone – Details

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has selected Securitize as the digital transfer agent for its upcoming tokenized securities platform, marking a significant step in bringing traditional markets on-chain. This partnership aims to develop the operational and regulatory framework for issuing, tracking, and transferring blockchain-based versions of stocks and ETFs. The initiative is part of the Intercontinental Exchange’s broader plans for a Digital Trading Platform, which will feature 24/7 access, near-instant settlement, and support for both tokenized existing equities and digital-native securities while retaining shareholder rights and dividend structures. The announcement comes as the total value of tokenized stocks approaches $1 billion, with a 19% increase in the last 30 days and monthly transfer volumes reaching $2.5 billion—a 45% rise. Active addresses have grown to over 75,000, with nearly 193,000 holders, indicating steady user growth and market momentum since early 2025.

ambcrypto03/25 05:22

NYSE picks Securitize as tokenized stocks near $1B milestone – Details

ambcrypto03/25 05:22

BlackRock, Apollo, Citadel Enter the Market in the Same Week, Investing Real Money in DeFi Governance Tokens

In February 2026, major financial institutions including BlackRock, Apollo, and Citadel made significant moves into DeFi by directly purchasing governance tokens and integrating their products with decentralized infrastructure. Citadel invested in LayerZero’s ZRO token, BlackRock listed its $2.5B BUIDL fund on UniswapX and acquired UNI tokens, and Apollo committed to acquiring up to 9% of Morpho’s token supply over four years. These actions mark a shift from exploratory partnerships to tangible on-chain engagement, emphasizing economic alignment through token ownership and the use of live, revenue-generating DeFi protocols. The trend reflects growing institutional confidence in public, permissionless DeFi infrastructure, driven by proven scalability and network effects. Regulatory developments, such as the potential passage of the CLARITY Act, could further accelerate this institutional adoption of DeFi.

marsbit03/25 05:11

BlackRock, Apollo, Citadel Enter the Market in the Same Week, Investing Real Money in DeFi Governance Tokens

marsbit03/25 05:11

Arm Steps Into Chip Manufacturing Itself | Rewire Morning News

Arm, after 35 years of only licensing its architecture, has begun manufacturing its own data center CPU, the 136-core Neoverse V3, with Meta as its first major client. This strategic shift aims to capture a larger market share and achieve significant revenue growth. In a separate legal battle, Anthropic is challenging the Pentagon's decision to ban federal agencies from using its AI, a move the presiding judge called "disturbing." Conversely, Palantir's military AI platform received a massive $13.4 billion funding commitment from the Pentagon, highlighting a stark divergence in the U.S. government's approach to AI militarization. Four tech billionaires presented conflicting visions on AI's impact. Perplexity's CEO and Palantir's CEO suggested AI-induced job loss is beneficial, while an OpenAI investor predicted 80% of jobs could be replaced by 2030. In contrast, BlackRock's CEO warned the greater threat is AI exacerbating wealth concentration. Circle's stock plummeted 18% due to proposed legislation threatening its business model, while Tether announced its first full audit by a Big Four firm, signaling a push for legitimacy amidst tightening regulations. OpenAI shut down its Sora video app, leading Disney to withdraw a $1 billion investment. An investor filing also revealed OpenAI now lists its major shareholder, Microsoft, as a top risk factor, indicating a strategic cleanup ahead of a potential IPO. Other notable news includes SK Hynix's record $8 billion order for EUV machines from ASML, Huawei's launch of a new AI accelerator, and Broadcom's warning that TSMC's production capacity is a major bottleneck for AI chips.

marsbit03/25 04:31

Arm Steps Into Chip Manufacturing Itself | Rewire Morning News

marsbit03/25 04:31

Stablecoin evolution: Why Deloitte and NovaBay are betting on Stablecorp’s QCAD

NovaBay Pharmaceuticals is rebranding to Stablecoin Development Corporation (SDEV) in April 2026, shifting entirely from biotech to crypto, backed by $134M from investors like Tether. Concurrently, Deloitte Canada has partnered with Stablecorp to integrate the QCAD stablecoin into regulated financial systems, aiming to improve payment efficiency and compliance. This reflects a broader trend of stablecoins becoming mainstream financial infrastructure, evidenced by $69.9 trillion in total transactions. Regulatory developments like the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts are providing clarity and boosting institutional confidence, transforming the sector into a more structured, $300 billion industry.

ambcrypto03/25 02:32

Stablecoin evolution: Why Deloitte and NovaBay are betting on Stablecorp’s QCAD

ambcrypto03/25 02:32

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