Mastercard will launch a cryptocurrency partner program in 2026, partnering with 85 companies to advance the integration of blockchain and traditional finance. Aptos becomes a core partner, aiming to improve the usability of payment scenarios; in the future, users will enjoy a “frictionless blockchain” experience. At the same time, this collaboration strengthens institutions’ positioning in digital assets, but it also faces challenges related to privacy and decentralization.

DeFi lending protocol Aave, after launching its V4 upgrade in 2026, despite significant technical optimizations, saw the token price fall to a 52-week low point, reflecting the market’s focus on macro liquidity and risk appetite. While Aave’s V4 upgrade strengthens its position as core infrastructure, it is difficult in the short term to translate into demand for the token, showing a disconnect between the price and the protocol’s evolution.

Gate News, April 3, according to Gate market data, as of the time of this release, XPL (Plasma) is trading at $0.12. As of the time of this report, it has increased by 11.34% in the past 24 hours, reaching a high of $0.17 and dropping to a low of $0.10. The 24-hour trading volume is $9.1528 million. Its current market cap is approximately $281 million. Plasma is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain designed specifically for stablecoins. Plasma is committed to serving the stablecoin market that has already surpassed a total issuance of $275 billion and monthly transaction volumes in the tens of trillions of dollars. Its core advantages include: zero-fee USDT transfers, custom Gas tokens, and convenient crypto payments. At the same time, supported by outstanding throughput, it provides solid backing for global-level transaction circulation. This news does not constitute investment advice; investors should be mindful of market volatility.

Ethereum France负责人 Jerome de Tychey said at EthCC that blockchain technology is shifting from early adoption to widespread mainstreaming, and that in the future it will become a core technology for the next 20 years, and announced that the 10th EthCC will be held in 2027 in Cannes, France.

Gate News message, on April 2, Wormhole posted on the X platform in response to the Drift Protocol attack incident. Wormhole said that user assets are not currently at risk, and the cross-chain bridge functionality can still be used normally. However, due to the built-in security mechanisms configured for Solana, some cross-chain transfers may experience delays. Wormhole’s core contributors have been in communication with the Solana ecosystem team and will continue to provide support as needed.

Li Xiong, a core member of the Taizi Group, has been escorted back to China on suspicion of multiple crimes. Since 2021, the Huiwang Pay company he established in Cambodia has been involved in large-scale cryptocurrency transactions, becoming the largest online illegal marketplace.

Citibank released a report stating that OSL Group’s 2025 performance met expectations, maintained a “Buy” rating, and set a target price of HK$21.8. The report noted that OSL’s core operating revenue surged 150%. Going forward, it will drive revenue growth through its payments business and acquisitions such as Banxa, while continuing to advance its globalization strategy.

Boundless Ark recently completed two rounds of Pre-A funding, with total funding in the hundreds of millions of yuan. Its core product, EVA OS, is an AI operating system that supports a variety of hardware terminals, with efficiency far higher than traditional solutions. It has already attracted more than 2,500 enterprises to integrate.

Gate News, April 2, Wormhole issued an official response to the attack on Drift, stating that Wormhole users’ assets are not currently at risk and that the cross-chain bridge functionality can still be used normally. However, due to the built-in security mechanisms configured for Solana, some cross-chain transfers may experience delays. Wormhole’s core contributors have been in communication with the Solana ecosystem team and will continue providing support as needed.

Gate News report: On April 2, Galaxy Digital (GLXY) recently experienced a cybersecurity incident. Hackers carried out unauthorized access to its isolated R&D work area. The company stated that the affected environment is solely used for research and development and is completely isolated from core infrastructure, production systems, trading platforms, and customer accounts. The loss amount is less than $10,000, and customer funds and data were not impacted. Galaxy Digital responded swiftly, completing the lockdown and reinforcement of the compromised work area, and deploying additional security measures at the on-chain infrastructure layer.