ClearBank has recently been approved by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets to become a provider of crypto-asset services. It will launch EURC and USDC stablecoin services, aiming to improve the efficiency of cross-border payments. It will also deepen its collaboration with a certain CEX by offering savings accounts that cover the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

Web3 asset data platform RootData recently mapped out 16 of Ripple’s Web3 partners, covering key areas such as RWA tokenization, RLUSD stablecoin distribution, and ODL payments. It emphasized prioritizing real-world use cases and efficiency, while traditional partners focus on increasing ODL trading volume and compliance.

Ethena officially announced that it will expand USDe’s collateral types after obtaining approval from an independent risk committee, with the goal of reducing concentration risk and achieving collateral structure diversification. It will cover four areas: institutional stablecoin lending and borrowing, real-world assets, basis trading in stocks and commodities, and financing for trading institutions.

Recently, volatility in the Bitcoin market has intensified, and institutional investors such as Riot Platforms and Empery Digital are adjusting their positions, drawing attention. Riot sold 500 Bitcoins to cover costs, while Empery moved 1,795 Bitcoins to an exchange, showing both market liquidity and strategic positioning. These actions reflect an institutional-led trend and the market’s maturity, and investors should pay attention to the motivations behind them.

An online social trading platform announced on April 1 that New York residents can trade crypto assets on its platform, alongside stocks, ETFs, and options. After obtaining a BitLicense and a remittance license, the platform’s services cover 48 U.S. states and aim to promote digital financial inclusion and open up global markets.

Gate News message, April 1, UX Chain’s official announcement stated the launch of a platform shutdown plan. According to the announcement, users must clear all outstanding positions before the platform begins full liquidation on April 30. The protocol is expected to be completely shut down by May 15. UX Chain stated that it will use reserve funds and fiscal funding to cover the protocol’s funding shortfall, and specific details will be published in the UX Governance Forum.

On April 1, an account that had generated more than $1.6 million in profit on Polymarket bought $110,000 in wagers at a price of 48 cents for the Pistons to cover a 3.5-point spread and beat the Raptors. The NBA regular season is nearing its end, and the Pistons are ranked first in the Eastern Conference.

Bit Digital has filed a lawsuit in New York, accusing Blockfusion founder Martini-Lo Manto of being involved in a $5 million cryptocurrency fraud, attempting to cover up his investment funds through a merger. Bit Digital aims to stop the merger and recover its funds through the lawsuit.

Gate News reports that on March 26, French President Emmanuel Macron will attend and speak at Paris Blockchain Week, held at the Louvre Caroussel from April 15 to 16, 2026. The speech will cover three main topics: the adoption of stablecoins and digital assets, and Europe's role in the institutional digital economy. Additionally, senior French government officials actively involved in shaping MiCA (EU Crypto Asset Market Regulation), stablecoin regulation, and European digital infrastructure policies will also attend the event.