Western Union Debuts USDPT Stablecoin on Solana

Evernorth Holdings plans to launch as the largest publicly traded XRP treasury, with over 473 million XRP valued at $685 million. The firm raised over $1 billion, acquiring XRP through various agreements, aiming to shape a more transparent global financial system.

The World Gold Council, in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group, introduced a framework for tokenized gold, aiming to establish standards for digital assets backed by the precious metal. This initiative, known as "Gold as a Service," seeks to enhance confidence in tokenized gold through continuous audits and increased fungibility.

BlackRock's iShares Staked Ethereum Trust has amassed $254 million in assets under management within a week of its launch, with investors purchasing $146 million in shares on top of the initial seed capital. The fund distributes 82% of staking rewards to investors monthly.

Grigory Muluzyan, a businessman, defrauded wealthy Muscovites, including actor Pavel Derevyanko, through crypto schemes. Muluzyan promised high returns on investments, but the victims were tricked into believing false information about his business operations.

Zedxion Exchange Ltd., accused of aiding Iran's IRGC in evading sanctions, faces dissolution by Companies House for misleading information in its incorporation application. The company processed $1 billion linked to the IRGC, with a director's identity found to be likely fictitious.

In France, police have charged seven suspects with kidnapping and torturing a retired doctor and his wife, parents of a crypto industry professional, demanding a $9 million ransom. The attackers filmed the ordeal and threatened more violence if the ransom was not paid.

Bitcoin's drop below $70,000 has shifted crypto market sentiment to "Extreme Fear," with predictions suggesting a potential rise to $84,000 or a drop to $55,000. Despite recent gains, the market remains uncertain as traders anticipate the next move for the top crypto asset.

Last week, a DeFi user lost $50 million in a swap blunder, leading to questions about the money's whereabouts and who is at fault. The incident involved an imbalanced trade on Ethereum's blockchain, resulting in significant profits for certain parties involved.

The ECB is seeking experts to help draft rules for a digital euro, focusing on aspects like ATMs and card payment terminals. President Lagarde stated that technical work is complete, awaiting political approval for potential rollout by 2029.

Strive, Inc., founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, acquired 13,628 Bitcoin by March 17, 2026, ranking among the top 10 global corporate holders. The company's Bitcoin holdings were sourced from various avenues, including private investments, acquisitions, and capital markets activities.