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According to Jinshi reports, European Central Bank Governing Council member Villeroy stated that the next key interest rate adjustment is very likely to be an increase.

According to Politico, three informed sources revealed that cryptocurrency companies and Wall Street firms will review the new stablecoin yield agreement text from April 2 to 3, which was jointly drafted by Republican Senator Thom Tillis and Democratic Senator Angela Alsobrooks.Currently, the plan is to limit the review of the text to relevant parties and not to make it publicly available on a broader scale. Last week, parties visiting Capitol Hill were allowed to read the text on-site but were not permitted to take copies out.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently launched a regulatory pilot program for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP). The first batch of participating institutions includes several regional fintech and digital asset companies, among which KuCoin is the only selected global exchange.The pilot focuses on compliance with anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CFT), and counter-proliferation financing (CPF), aiming to strengthen risk management and regulatory capabilities in the digital asset industry, and align with international standards such as those set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).According to the arrangements, participating institutions are required to conduct structured regulatory communications, submit regulatory data regularly, and advance compliance practices in key areas such as corporate governance, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and cross-border transaction "Travel Rule."KuCoin CEO BC Wong stated that constructive regulatory dialogue is an important foundation for the long-term sustainable development of the digital asset industry, and the company will continue to strengthen communication and cooperation with global regulatory agencies to promote transparency and enhance risk management capabilities.The market generally believes that this selection reflects KuCoin's ongoing progress in advancing compliance strategies globally, while also indicating that Nigeria is moving towards a more systematic and forward-looking phase in digital asset regulation.

According to The Block, SoFi has officially launched a banking platform for enterprises called "Big Business Banking," which supports companies in managing fiat and crypto assets within a single regulated system.The platform operates under SoFi's national bank charter, providing 24/7 payment and liquidity management services, supporting API-driven payments for fiat, SoFiUSD stablecoin, and specific cryptocurrencies, and includes tools for converting between fiat and digital assets, including the minting and burning functions of SoFiUSD.The first batch of partner institutions includes Cumberland, Bullish, BitGo, B2C2, Fireblocks, Wintermute, Galaxy, and Jupiter, with the underlying infrastructure built on Solana and other blockchain networks.

According to Jinshi Data, in order to implement the decision-making deployment of the "14th Five-Year Plan" regarding the "steady development of digital renminbi" and further enhance the inclusiveness of digital renminbi services, it continues to respond to the public's demand for safe, convenient, and efficient digital renminbi services.The People's Bank of China has added CITIC Bank, China Everbright Bank, Huaxia Bank, China Minsheng Bank, Guangfa Bank, SPD Bank, Zhejiang Commercial Bank, Ningbo Bank, Jiangsu Bank, Beijing Bank, Nanjing Bank, and Suzhou Bank as operational institutions for digital renminbi services in the banking sector, and they have connected to the central bank's digital renminbi system. The newly added institutions will launch digital renminbi services after completing business and technical preparations.

According to a report by Jinshi Data, the General Office of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued a notice on launching a special action to empower the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through inclusive computing power, mentioning the innovative service model of computing power.Improve the SME section of the China Computing Power Platform, the computing resource docking section of the China SME Service Network, and the national computing internet service node section (hereinafter collectively referred to as the SME platform section), to promote the precise matching of SME demand and computing resource supply, and implement flexible payment models such as "card time," "calculated time," and Token billing.Explore innovative businesses such as "computing power banks" and "computing power supermarkets," supporting SMEs to deposit idle computing resources and achieve flexible use through cross-regional and cross-cycle scheduling. Implement an artificial intelligence SME entrepreneurship support plan, encouraging local relevant departments to subsidize "computing power vouchers," "storage vouchers," and "transportation vouchers" to SMEs that meet industrial orientation through the SME platform section, simplifying the acquisition and usage process.

The cryptocurrency trading platform EDX Markets, supported by Charles Schwab, Citadel Securities, and Fidelity, has applied for a national trust bank license from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).This license will allow EDX to provide services such as digital asset custody, asset management, and trade settlement, but will not include traditional banking activities like accepting deposits or making loans. EDX stated that obtaining this license will help it better serve institutional clients and gain a competitive advantage in the wave of institutionalization in the cryptocurrency industry. Recently, several cryptocurrency companies, including Ripple, Circle, BitGo, Paxos, and Fidelity Digital Assets, have also applied for similar licenses, indicating that the industry is accelerating its alignment with the regulated financial system.

According to market news, Spain's CaixaBank has obtained authorization as a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the EU MiCA regulation, becoming the sixth licensed bank in the country to offer customers services for the custody, buying, and transferring of crypto assets.The six authorized institutions in order are BBVA, Openbank (under the Santander Group), Cecabank, Renta 4 Banco, Kutxabank, and CaixaBank. Among them, BBVA was the first to be approved in 2025 and officially launched Bitcoin and Ethereum buying and custody services in July of the same year. The MiCA authorization serves as a "regulatory passport" across the EU, allowing licensed institutions to operate legally without having to apply country by country. The transition period in Spain will end on June 30, 2026, at which point unauthorized institutions will not be allowed to provide crypto asset services.

According to the Financial Times, foreign central banks have reduced their holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds to the lowest level since 2012 in order to support their domestic economies and currencies during the war in Iran.Since February 25, the value of Treasury bonds held in custody at the New York Federal Reserve Bank by official institutions has decreased by $82 billion. Some central banks have intervened in the foreign exchange market to support their domestic currencies. Such interventions typically involve selling dollars to respond to crises. Since February 27, the Turkish central bank alone has sold $22 billion worth of foreign government bonds.Analysis indicates that supply shocks have put immense pressure on global central banks.

Insiders revealed on Tuesday that SpaceX is collaborating with at least 21 banks to prepare for its blockbuster IPO, one of the largest underwriting groups in recent years. This IPO is internally codenamed "Apex," expected to take place in June, with a valuation reaching $1.75 trillion, poised to become one of the most anticipated stock market debuts on Wall Street. Insiders stated that Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Citigroup are serving as active bookrunners, meaning they are the lead banks managing this transaction.They added that another 16 banks have signed on to take smaller roles. About half of these banks had not been previously reported. The size of the underwriting group highlights the scale and complexity of the proposed issuance plan.

According to Jinshi reports, Buffett stated that if he were to serve at the Federal Reserve, he would focus on inflation and the stability of the banking system.

According to Bloomberg, the U.S. licensed bank Cross River Bank has completed a $50 million financing round, with funds coming from a T. Rowe Price affiliated fund. The raised funds will be used to further expand its artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency business.After this financing round, Cross River Bank's valuation is slightly above $3 billion. According to insiders, the specific valuation has not been disclosed. This financing round involved existing investors and did not introduce new shareholders. Cross River Bank is focused on serving fintech companies.

According to Jinshi reports, ECB board member Müller stated that if energy prices remain high, the European Central Bank may need to consider raising interest rates.

According to Jinshi Data, the People's Bank of China Monetary Policy Committee held its first quarter meeting of 2026 (the 112th meeting) on March 26. The meeting analyzed the domestic and international economic and financial situation, noting that the current changes in the external environment have deepened, the momentum of the world economy is weak, geopolitical conflicts and trade conflicts are frequent, the economic performance of major economies is diverging, and there is uncertainty in inflation trends and monetary policy adjustments.China's economic operation is generally stable, with progress in stability and new achievements in high-quality development, but it still faces issues and challenges such as strong supply and weak demand, and external shocks. It is necessary to continue implementing a moderately loose monetary policy, increase counter-cyclical and cross-cyclical adjustments, better leverage the dual functions of monetary policy tools in terms of both total volume and structure, and strengthen the coordination and cooperation between monetary and fiscal policies to promote stable economic growth and a reasonable rebound in prices.

Digital asset service provider Keyrock has completed a Series C financing round, led by SC Ventures, the venture capital arm of Standard Chartered Bank, with existing investor Ripple participating. After the financing, the valuation reached $1.1 billion. This round of financing is still open, with a total scale of up to $100 million. Keyrock stated that the funds raised will be used to strengthen the balance sheet, expand the service matrix, and promote mergers and acquisitions.The company was founded in 2017 and currently provides services such as market making, asset management, over-the-counter (OTC) trading, and options, covering more than 80 centralized and decentralized trading venues, with over 200 employees globally. In terms of business expansion, Keyrock acquired Turing Capital, an alternative investment fund management company registered in Luxembourg, last September, and established an asset and wealth management department to focus on serving institutional clients and private investors.CEO Kevin de Patoul stated that by 2026, the company will continue to drive growth in services, customer base, and geographic coverage to expand market share and strengthen its industry position.

The Central Bank of Cuba (BCC) announced on March 23, 2026, in the Official Gazette, the first authorization for ten enterprises (nine small and medium-sized enterprises and one mixed enterprise) to use cryptocurrency for cross-border payments.The authorized enterprises cover various fields including information technology, catering, transportation, and industry. The license is valid for one year and can be renewed. Enterprises must conduct transactions through virtual asset service providers (PSAV) licensed by the BCC and report transaction details to the central bank on a quarterly basis.

According to The Street, Goliath Ventures, a cryptocurrency company based in Florida, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in the Southern District of Florida.The company is alleged to be linked to a $328 million Ponzi scheme, with over 2,000 victim investors, including Gregory Wilson, who lost approximately $8.74 million, and John Euliano, who lost about $1.28 million. Additionally, plaintiffs have filed a class-action lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase early next month, accusing it of turning a blind eye to suspicious transactions involving Goliath Ventures.Previously, Goliath Ventures' former CEO Christopher Alexander Delgado was arrested for allegedly being involved in the $328 million Ponzi scheme and faces charges of wire fraud and money laundering. Delgado lured victims under the guise of investing in cryptocurrency liquidity pools and promising monthly returns, but the funds were used to pay returns to earlier investors, purchase luxury homes, and finance extravagant activities.

According to the Financial Times, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has nominated the head of the Monetary and Economic Department of the Bank for International Settlements, the "pragmatic hawk" Shin Hyun Song, as the candidate for the new governor of the Bank of Korea. It is reported that Shin Hyun Song has a negative attitude towards the Lee Jae-myung government's push for a stablecoin pegged to the Korean won, believing that in a country with severe exchange rate fluctuations and vulnerability to capital outflows, stablecoins can easily become a tool for capital flight, and stablecoins pegged to the domestic currency may accelerate this trend.

On March 26, the European Central Bank published a working paper studying the governance concentration of four major DeFi protocols: Aave, MakerDAO, Ampleforth, and Uniswap.The paper, based on holding snapshot data from November 2022 and May 2023, found that although governance tokens are distributed across tens of thousands of addresses, the top 100 holders in each protocol control over 80% of the supply, and a large number of governance tokens can be linked to the protocols themselves or centralized and decentralized exchanges, with Binance being the largest identified centralized exchange holder among the four protocols.In terms of voting participation, the paper noted that actual voters are mainly representatives who obtain proxy voting rights from small holders. The top 20 voters in Ampleforth control 96% of the proxy voting rights, the top 10 voters in MakerDAO hold 66%, and the top 18 voters in Uniswap hold 52%. About one-third of the main voters cannot be publicly identified.The paper argues that these findings challenge the assumption of inherent decentralization in DAOs, making it more difficult to determine regulatory anchors under the EU MiCA framework. MiCA currently excludes "fully decentralized" services from its scope. The paper also points out that it is impossible to determine from public data whether the holdings associated with the protocols belong to founders, developers, or treasuries, nor can it be determined whether exchange wallets are voting on behalf of themselves or their clients. The paper represents the authors' views and does not represent the official position of the European Central Bank.