Topnod has partnered with Layer1 blockchain Pharos, providing a user-friendly self-custody wallet that simplifies access to real-world assets. It will support Pharos's airdrop activities and facilitate the distribution of RWA assets on the Pharos chain.

Pharos launched an RWA stablecoin pre-deposit campaign ahead of its mainnet debut, offering a 100-day staking period with 14-16% yield. The campaign quickly reached its staking cap, attracting $50 million in total value locked.

On April 11, DefiLlama data shows that crypto startups raised $76.0 million in funding this week, bringing 2026’s total to nearly $500 million. Major deals include Pharos’s $44.0 million Series A round, Oh’s $7.5 million Series A round, and Kulipa’s $6.2 million seed round, covering blockchain, Web3 AI, and crypto wallet services.

Pharos Network announces the completion of a $44.0 million Series A round, led by multiple top-tier institutions, with funds to be used to build real-world asset infrastructure. Previously, Pharos had completed an $8.0 million seed round, bringing total funding to $52.0 million. The testnet is scheduled to go live in May 2025.

In March 2026, total funding in the crypto primary market reached $2.58 billion, up sharply 286.3% from February. DeFi, CeFi, and infrastructure are the main funding areas. The predicted-market projects Kalshi and Polymarket together raised $1.6 billion, accounting for 64.3% of the total. M&A events pushed the broader total funding amount to $4.279 billion.

Pharos announced a partnership with Anvita at the RWA Summit in Cannes, France, to explore the fusion of AI and real-world assets. Anvita Flow, introduced by Anvita at ETHCC, will provide technical support for Pharos, enabling agent collaboration and value settlement.

Pharos Network announced that it will deploy the USDC and Circle cross-chain transfer protocol, providing stablecoin settlement functions and cross-chain capital flow. Developers can build lending markets and financial products on it, institutional capital can access compliant RWA markets, and users will expand financial opportunities.

This article summarizes cryptocurrency news as of March 26, 2026, including the latest updates on Bitcoin, Ethereum upgrades, Dogecoin trends, real-time cryptocurrency prices, and price forecasts. Major Web3 events today include: 1. CoinShares report: 20% of global Bitcoin miners are on the verge of losses; 2. Bo Shen, founder of Distributed Capital: In 2022, a personal wallet was hacked, resulting in a loss of $42 million. He is now seeking clues and offering a bounty of 10%-20%; 3. Franklin Templeton, in partnership with Ondo, launches five tokenized ETFs, ushering in a 24-hour on-chain trading era.

The U.S. Federal Court in Texas dismissed the lawsuit filed by developer Michael Lewellen, ruling that his cryptocurrency software is not subject to remittance laws, emphasizing that the legal boundaries remain unclear. The court noted that the plaintiff failed to demonstrate the risk of litigation, citing a Department of Justice memo, but Lewellen questioned the legal bindingness of the document. Additionally, a cryptocurrency policy organization called for legislation to clarify the legal status of non-custodial developers. This case indicates that the line between crypto development and financial regulation is still evolving.

A Texas court dismissed cryptography developer Michael Lewellen's lawsuit, stating that he failed to demonstrate a credible threat and that the Department of Justice has taken a lenient stance on related litigation. The case was closed with a "dismissal without prejudice," allowing Lewellen to refile an amended complaint.