Partnerships & Ecosystem

Visa executives recently visited South Korea and described the market as the world’s best stablecoin testbed, citing 17M crypto investors and a high rate of AI adoption. However, South Korea has been slow to advance the regulatory framework for digital assets, hindering the progress of related experiments, suggesting that regulatory lag could cause the loss of market advantages.

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said he respects the decision by a Japanese exchange to delay the inclusion of cryptocurrency companies, and emphasized that the company will continue to pursue its Bitcoin strategy. Through the “Project Nova” project, it will help develop Japan’s Bitcoin ecosystem; it has already attracted more than 216k shareholders and will continue to communicate with all parties.

Pudgy Penguins disrupts the $31.7B licensed toy market by using a "Negative CAC" model, achieving over 2M unit sales in 10,000 retail locations. It has gained cultural significance through partnerships and aims for $120M revenue in 2026 ahead of a possible IPO.

VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 12, 2026 — BYDFi announced the integration of its perpetual futures market data into TradingView, enabling traders to access real-time pricing and crypto market signals directly within TradingView charts. The integration supports more efficient workflows by bringing BYDFi

Gate News message, April 5, cross-border remittance giant Western Union announced that it has completed its acquisition deal for Singapore digital wallet Dash. The specific acquisition amount has not been disclosed yet. Dash was previously owned by Singtel, and this acquisition gives Western Union its first wallet service in the Asia-Pacific region, further expanding its digital financial services beyond its traditional remittance business. Singtel and Western Union had previously said that the sale still needs approval from regulatory authorities. The completion of the deal announced this week marks that Dash has officially been folded into Western Union’s business.

Cardano DRep dori defends the privacy chain Midnight, stating it complements rather than competes with Cardano. He emphasizes Midnight's role in enhancing privacy and scalability, addressing market demands for institutional users. Dori supports Hoskinson's vision, highlighting the importance of Midnight in the Cardano ecosystem, especially with its recent mainnet launch.

Concrete and Euler have partnered to enhance institutional-grade decentralized finance (DeFi) lending by building customizable and secure lending markets. This collaboration focuses on establishing structured vaults, managing risk parameters, and ensuring high-quality lending environments.

VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 12, 2026 — BYDFi announced the integration of its perpetual futures market data into TradingView, enabling traders to access real-time pricing and crypto market signals directly within TradingView charts. The integration supports more efficient workflows by bringing BYDFi

Symbiosis Finance, a multi-chain liquidity protocol that enables cross-chain token swaps from various blockchain networks, today announced a strategic expansion into X1 EcoChain, an EVM-compatible Layer-1 DEPIN blockchain network that offers an eco-friendly and scalable solution for decentralized ap

FIFA and ADI Predictstreet have partnered to make it the official prediction market partner for the 2026 World Cup, for the first time introducing a prediction market mechanism to enhance fan engagement. Fans can use the platform to predict match results and other event data, and the ADI token price rises as a result.

Ripple is driving measurable economic impact through its RLUSD initiative, channeling millions into underserved U.S. small businesses while expanding access to capital and supporting job creation. Ripple RLUSD Funding Drives Small Business Growth Across the United States Blockchain payments

Ripple Prime earns strong new credit score Shiba Inu sees strong network activity as burn rate rockets 2,332% Cardano executive teases potential Mastercard partnership Ripple Prime earns strong new credit score Ripple has secured a "BBB" investment-grade issuer rating for its newly formed

Square announced that it is enabling Bitcoin payment options for merchants across the United States and making it the default feature. With real-time settlement through the Lightning Network, merchants can enjoy a zero-fee promotion through 2027. Even so, it is still subject to local regulations and merchant eligibility reviews.

Bitkub Exchange is extending its partnership with LeisureMeta to promote blockchain adoption and education. This collaboration aims to enhance digital asset security, offer educational programs, and engage the community, ultimately strengthening the crypto ecosystem.

ManusPay, an AI-powered cryptocurrency payment platform that focuses on integrating digital asset payments into mainstream commerce, today announced a strategic partnership with Alpha Pulse AI, an institutional-grade market analytics platform designed to help traders interpret price action, volume

Key Insights ONDO holds above key Fibonacci support as buyers absorb selling pressure, maintaining higher lows and signaling steady demand despite broader altcoin weakness. Partnership with Franklin Templeton expands access to tokenized ETFs, strengthening ONDO’s role in institutional real-w