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Apex Group, managing over $3.5 trillion in assets, has teamed up with World Liberty, linked to Donald Trump, to trial a stablecoin for fund operations. The partnership aims to enhance settlement speed and reduce costs for institutional clients by using WLFI's USD1 stablecoin.

NYSE President Lynn Martin expressed a sense of duty to engage in tokenization amid the rise of blockchain finance. The exchange has developed tokenization technology and is collaborating with regulators to explore its integration into the financial system.

Tyler Warner's Morning Minute newsletter features a Thiel Fellow's manifesto on Web 4.0, where AI agents can act independently online. The manifesto discusses the need for AI agents to transact, earn, and evolve without human intervention, shaping the future of the internet.

The WLFI token surged over 22% in 24 hours ahead of a high-profile event at Mar-a-Lago, sparking debate on the cause behind the rally. Experts suggest the spike may be a result of technical factors and event-driven speculation rather than organic demand.

Milo, a Miami-based fintech firm, has facilitated over $100 million in crypto mortgages, including a $12 million transaction, catering to institutional and high net worth borrowers seeking alternative financing options. The company's innovative product allows clients to secure home financing by pledging Bitcoin without selling their holdings.

California's Digital Financial Assets Law requires firms conducting covered crypto activities for residents to hold a DFAL license, apply by July 1, 2026, or qualify for an exemption. Applications open on March 9, 2026, through the NMLS, with industry training on March 23.

Brevan Howard's BH Digital Asset fund experienced a 29.5% loss in 2024, its worst performance since inception in 2021, underperforming bitcoin's 6% loss. The fund invests in crypto tokens and digital asset-related companies, showing gains in 2023 and 2024.

Zora has introduced "attention markets" on Solana, allowing users to trade tokens based on internet trends, memes, and cultural moments. Users can buy and sell positions on whether a topic will trend on social media. Initial activity on the platform was limited, with the majority of trend markets struggling to attract liquidity.

Bitcoin's downtrend since October 2025 and the Nasdaq's stability indicate a divergence in response to AI job losses. Hayes predicts a dollar credit crunch, while McMillin views the situation as a single data point rather than a confirmed alarm.

Bitcoin's derivatives market is experiencing a rapid decrease in risk, with open interest plummeting by 55% to $44 billion from a peak of $94 billion in October 2025. This decline, attributed to various macroeconomic factors, has led to a reduction in leverage and speculative bets by traders.