Partnerships & Ecosystem

Gate News Report, March 7 — According to GuruFocus, Solana's treasury company DeFi Development, which is listed on NASDAQ, announced that after strategically investing in the stablecoin protocol development project Apyx, it plans to launch a dividend-bearing stablecoin aimed at introducing transparent returns to the stablecoin market. It is reported that the two parties also discussed topics such as tokenomics, valuation frameworks and development roadmaps, as well as how to utilize the Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) dividend preferred shares.

A certain cryptocurrency exchange announced integration with a CFTC-regulated futures broker, offering around-the-clock trading services for over 20 futures contracts, strengthening bulk trading services, and expanding into stock trading. By utilizing cross-margin mechanisms, it simplifies portfolio management and improves capital efficiency.

New York City residents can now pay their mortgages using Bitcoin through the Strike platform, which has obtained the necessary licenses. This system streamlines transactions, lowers fees, and reduces the risks associated with price volatility, representing a major step forward in the integration of cryptocurrency into the real estate industry.

Gate News Announcement, March 7 — In response to Curve Finance's allegations that PancakeSwap appears to have used its Stableswap code without permission and borrowed security practices to safeguard user funds, violating open-source license agreements, PancakeSwap issued a statement saying it will directly contact the Curve Finance team to discuss the matter.

Gate News Announcement: On March 7th, Kaito AI officially launched the Kaito Studio beta on the X platform. The platform adopts a new model that enables brands and creators to achieve more targeted matching based on compatibility, preferences, and expectations. The first batch has integrated 16 partners, and more collaborators will be added gradually once the details are finalized. Previously, the X platform revised its developer API policy, no longer allowing applications that provide rewards for users posting on the X platform (i.e.,

BitGo announces that its subsidiary, BitGo Bank & Trust, will provide stablecoin infrastructure services for SoFiUSD to support its distribution. SoFiUSD is the first USD stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank on a public blockchain, and BitGo will provide technical and operational support through its platform.

Cardano's integration with Archax enhances its institutional infrastructure, enabling secure real-world asset tokenization. This partnership promotes compliance, trust, and mainstream adoption of blockchain, positioning Cardano as a leader in digital finance.

The Giving Block's 2026 Annual Report highlights a 66% increase in cryptocurrency donations, surpassing $100 million in 2025. Ripple leads this surge, with significant contributions to education nonprofits and ocean research, while warnings are issued for charities relying on traditional fundraising methods.

UXLINK has partnered with ANT.FUN to enhance on-chain trading by merging social networking with blockchain technology. This collaboration aims to enable community-driven growth, improve user experience, and ensure secure, low-fee transactions in the Web3 ecosystem.

ADA payments now accepted at 137 SPAR stores in Switzerland through Cardano integration with DFX.swiss Open Crypto Pay. Real-time blockchain transactions reduce merchant fees by about two-thirds compared to traditional card providers. The Cardano Foundation has announced that Swiss payments

PayPal and TCS Blockchain have introduced a blockchain settlement network to expedite payments in the trucking industry. By using PayPal USD stablecoin, freight invoices can be settled almost instantly, improving liquidity for carriers and reducing costs by up to 90%. The system aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in logistics finance.

Gate Ventures announced a strategic investment in Utexo on March 6th. Utexo is a Bitcoin-native settlement infrastructure that combines the RGB protocol and the Lightning Network, supporting private and instant stablecoin transactions, integrating them into the Bitcoin ecosystem. This investment will promote ecosystem development and expand into global markets.

Solana's decentralized science platform Molecule and Bio Protocol jointly launch Science Beach, aiming to support AI agents collaborating with humans to develop scientific hypotheses. The project has generated over 1,100 hypotheses, involving funding support and research query fees.

Sentio and Chainbase have teamed up to enhance on-chain data processing, creating AI-ready structured datasets. This partnership aims to increase data accessibility and standardization, benefiting developers and Web3 applications by transforming raw data into organized insights.

Rumble disclosed in its latest financial report that it holds 210.82 Bitcoin and $237.9 million in cash, with total liquidity of approximately $256.4 million. The company will collaborate with Tether to secure $100 million in advertising spending and $150 million in GPU service procurement commitments to enhance AI infrastructure and computing power.

Nedbank and Crypto(dot)com are partnering to modernize payment systems in Africa using blockchain technology, aiming for faster, cost-effective cross-border transactions and integration of digital assets into banking. Pilot programs will test these solutions.

Founder of Sora Ventures, Jason Fang, has been appointed as the new Chairman of Taiwan-listed company Chuanfei Energy, which specializes in trading electric vehicle battery components. Fang stated that he will bring his experience in the blockchain field into his new role to support the company in strengthening its business and creating shareholder value. Since its establishment in 2018, Sora Ventures has invested over $100 million in more than 150 Web3 companies.

Chuanfei Energy appoints Jason Fang, founder of Web3 investment firm Sora Ventures, as the new Chairman, attracting market attention. Fang aims to apply his blockchain experience to the company, promote the development of electric vehicle electronic component business, and create more value for shareholders.

Niza Labs and PinGo have partnered to enhance Web3 adoption and AI development on the TON blockchain, providing scalable resources and a secure environment for users, while focusing on growth and ecosystem expansion.