Tokenized funds and securities issued through Securitize will be made available on TRON, joining a network with over 373 million accounts, $26 billion in total value locked, and upwards of $7.9 trillion in annual transfer volume. The integration will support the launch of a new real-world asset product expected to debut on TRON, with further details to be announced in the near future. Securitize works with leading global asset managers, indicating the level of institutional participation that may be reflected in future fund offerings on the network.
“Tokenization is about bringing real-world financial assets onto infrastructure that can support global scale and continuous market access,” said Carlos Domingo, Co-Founder and CEO of Securitize. “TRON has built one of the most widely used blockchain networks for value transfer, and this integration positions tokenized securities to tap into that reach over time. While this is an early step, it reflects where the market is heading: toward broader distribution, deeper liquidity, and more accessible financial products onchain.”
“TRON’s mission has always been to expand access to financial infrastructure while improving efficiency at a global scale,” said Justin Sun, Founder of TRON. “Our collaboration with Securitize, a leader in tokenization, continues the convergence of traditional finance and DeFi in a powerful new way. Together, we’re building the infrastructure for a global, onchain financial system.”
The collaboration also emphasizes a broader industry shift toward bringing institutional-grade financial products onto high-performance public blockchains. As tokenization matures, networks like TRON, known for their efficiency, accessibility, and dominance in stablecoin activity, represent a natural environment for regulated assets to evolve beyond traditional market constraints and into more dynamic, programmable financial ecosystems.
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About Securitize
Securitize, the world’s leader in tokenizing real-world assets with $4B+ AUM (as of November 2025), is bringing the world onchain through tokenized funds in partnership with top-tier asset managers, such as Apollo, BlackRock, BNY, Hamilton Lane, KKR, VanEck and others.
In the U.S., Securitize operates through its affiliates, including SEC-registered broker-dealer Securitize Markets, LLC, SEC-registered transfer agent Securitize, Inc., and Securitize Markets ATS, LLC, operator of an SEC-regulated Alternative Trading System (ATS), as well as providing fund administration services. In Europe, Securitize operates through its affiliate Securitize Europe Brokerage and Markets, S.A., which is fully authorized as an Investment Firm and operates a Trading & Settlement System (TSS) under the EU DLT Pilot Regime, making Securitize the only company licensed to operate regulated digital-securities infrastructure across both the U.S. and EU. Securitize has also been recognized as a 2026 Forbes Top 50 Fintech company.
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About TRON DAO
TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps.
Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON blockchain has experienced significant growth since its MainNet launch in May 2018. Until recently, TRON hosted the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, which currently exceeds $86 billion. As of April 2026, the TRON blockchain has recorded over 373 million in total user accounts, more than 13 billion in total transactions, and over $26 billion in total value locked (TVL), based on TRONSCAN. Recognized as the global settlement layer for stablecoin transactions and everyday purchases with proven success, TRON is “Moving Trillions, Empowering Billions.”
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Background Information on Securitize’s Business Combination
On October 28, 2025, Securitize, Inc. (“Securitize”) and Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPT) (“CEPT”), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald, announced that they entered into a definitive business combination agreement for a proposed business combination (the “Proposed Business Combination”). Upon closing of the Proposed Business Combination, the combined company, Securitize Holdings, Inc. (“Pubco”), is expected to become publicly listed on NYSE or Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “SECZ”.
The Proposed Business Combination is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, approval by CEPT’s shareholders, and other customary closing conditions. Additional information about the Proposed Business Combination, including a copy of the business combination agreement, is available in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by CEPT, and in the registration statement on Form S-4 filed by Securitize and Pubco with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and available at www.sec.gov.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws, including statements regarding the proposed business combination involving Securitize, CEPT and Pubco, the anticipated listing of Pubco on NYSE or Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “SECZ,” the expected timing and completion of the Proposed Business Combination, the anticipated benefits of the Proposed Business Combination, Securitize’s growth strategy and expansion plans, market opportunity in tokenization and digital assets, regulatory developments, and future financial performance.
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Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: the risk that the Proposed Business Combination may not be completed in a timely manner or at all; the failure to satisfy closing conditions, including CEPT shareholder approval; the level of redemptions by CEPT’s public shareholders; the ability of Pubco to meet the requisite NYSE or Nasdaq listing standards; regulatory developments relating to digital assets and tokenization; market volatility; competition; and those risks factors described in the filings of Securitize, CEPT and/or Pubco with the SEC.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. None of Securitize, CEPT or Pubco undertakes any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Important Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the Proposed Business Combination, Securitize and Pubco have filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”) with the SEC, which includes a preliminary prospectus with respect to the securities to be issued in connection with the Proposed Business Combination and a preliminary proxy statement with respect to the shareholder meeting of CEPT to vote on the Proposed Business Combination. After the Registration Statement has been declared effective, CEPT will mail a definitive proxy statement to its shareholders as of the record date established for voting on the Proposed Business Combination. CEPT shareholders and other interested persons are urged to read the Registration Statement, including the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus contained therein and any amendments thereto, and, when available, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus, along with other documents filed with the SEC by Securitize, CEPT and/or Pubco, because these documents contain important information about Securitize, CEPT, Pubco and the Proposed Business Combination. Copies of these documents may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
NEITHER THE SEC NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES REGULATORY AGENCY HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THE TRANSACTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT, PASSED UPON THE MERITS OR FAIRNESS OF THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION OR RELATED TRANSACTIONS OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE DISCLOSURE IN THIS DOCUMENT. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY CONSTITUTES A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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]]>B.AI leverages the 8004 protocol, an onchain identity system that enables agent-to-agent (A2A) trust by linking blockchain addresses to verifiable reputations. The protocol supports decentralized registration, reputation management, and trusted verification, providing a foundation for the A2A economy. Each AI agent is assigned a unique, immutable onchain identity that records a public, traceable history, including service activity, user feedback, and skill certifications. This allows previously unacquainted agents to verify one another and collaborate at scale.
Additionally, B.AI integrates the x402 open payment standard to enable automated, trustless value transfer between AI agents. Based on the HTTP 402 framework, x402 introduces a pay-to-access model for digital services, supporting high-frequency microtransactions, real-time settlement, and fully automated workflows. This allows AI agents to access compute resources, interact with data services, pay for APIs, and execute onchain transactions. By enabling agents to exchange and monetize generated outputs, the system supports a continuous and interoperable payment loop within the agent economy.
Rounding out the platform is a suite of ecosystem tools designed to enhance agent performance. BAIclaw, a locally deployed desktop application built on OpenClaw and ClawX, which enables autonomous deployment and multi-agent collaboration. Supporting this is the MCP Server, providing streamlined access to AI and blockchain services; the Agent Wallet, offering encrypted local key storage for secure asset management; and the OpenClaw Extension, a one-click solution that integrates B.AI’s full Web3 capabilities into existing AI agents without requiring code modifications.
The launch comes as AI systems move beyond conversational use cases toward more autonomous execution, while underlying infrastructure remains fragmented and limited in interoperability and financial functionality. B.AI’s architecture is designed to address these constraints by providing a standardized layer for access, identity, and value transfer.
The platform is intended to enable AI agents to function as autonomous economic actors, capable of managing assets, accessing services, and transacting independently. B.AI is focused on building scalable, interoperable infrastructure for the emerging agent economy, with the longer-term aim of supporting more advanced autonomous systems. As the convergence of AI and blockchain accelerates, B.AI is positioned to support scalable, trustless coordination between agents and serve as a key catalyst for the advancement of AGI.
About B.AI
B.AI is a financial infrastructure built for the AI Agent era, designed to address the core challenges agents face in model access, payments, settlement, identity, and coordination. Through a unified API and settlement network, B.AI enables AI Agents to connect more freely to leading global models and services, while using agent wallets to pay, get paid, and exchange value autonomously. At the same time, B.AI builds verifiable identity and credit primitives for agents through on-chain accounts, helping AI evolve from software tools into economic actors that can transact, collaborate, and operate continuously at scale. By lowering barriers to model access, enabling seamless value transfer, and establishing an economic framework for intelligent agents, B.AI aims to accelerate the maturation of the AI Agent ecosystem, advance the real-world development of AGI, and make the benefits of AI more accessible to a broader range of users and developers.
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]]>Through Hyperlane’s open interoperability framework, TRON is now connected to over 150 chains. Unlike traditional bridges that are limited to token transfers, Hyperlane enables smart contracts to send not just assets, but also data and instructions across chains. This allows developers to build applications that operate seamlessly across multiple ecosystems.
Because Hyperlane is fully permissionless, developers can deploy connections between TRON and any supported chain without requiring approval or centralized coordination. This unlocks faster deployment of cross-chain applications and infrastructure, including Hyperlane Warp Routes for token transfers between TRON and other networks. The integration introduces a wide range of new use cases on TRON, including cross-chain stablecoin transfers, interchain deposits, multichain governance, native asset issuance across chains, and fully composable decentralized applications.
Developers also gain access to Hyperlane’s modular security model through Interchain Security Modules (ISMs), which allow them to define how cross-chain messages are verified. This flexibility enables teams to choose their own validator sets, security thresholds, and trust assumptions based on their application needs. In addition, Hyperlane supports multiple virtual machine environments—including EVM-compatible environments, Solana, and Cosmos-based ecosystems—making it easier for developers to connect TRON to the broader multichain ecosystem and build across diverse blockchain architectures.
“TRON settles more stablecoin volume than almost any chain in crypto, but most of that liquidity has stayed on one network. We’re excited to change that with Hyperlane,” said Jon Kol, Co-Founder of Hyperlane. “Developers on any chain can now easily tap into TRON’s stablecoin depth directly. We think TRON has real potential as an interchain stablecoin hub, and we’re excited to see what people build with that kind of liquidity at their fingertips.”
“Interoperability is critical to the future of blockchain,” said Justin Sun, Founder of TRON. “By integrating with Hyperlane, TRON is advancing a more connected ecosystem where developers can seamlessly build across chains and users can benefit from truly unified decentralized applications. This collaboration enhances TRON’s ability to support stablecoin applications and opens the door for scalable, real-world financial solutions.”
By enabling cross-chain communication for assets, data, and smart contract execution, TRON strengthens its position as a scalable and efficient settlement layer, particularly for stablecoin activity. This expanded interoperability empowers developers to build more versatile, composable applications while advancing TRON’s mission to drive broader adoption of decentralized technologies and real-world use cases.
About TRON DAO
TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps.
Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON blockchain has experienced significant growth since its MainNet launch in May 2018. Until recently, TRON hosted the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, which currently exceeds $86 billion. As of April 2026, the TRON blockchain has recorded over 372 million in total user accounts, more than 13 billion in total transactions, and over $25 billion in total value locked (TVL), based on TRONSCAN. Recognized as the global settlement layer for stablecoin transactions and everyday purchases with proven success, TRON is “Moving Trillions, Empowering Billions.”
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Hyperlane is the open interoperability framework, engineered to help digital assets and applications grow across 150+ blockchains with one integration. From regulated stablecoins to decentralized perpetual exchanges, Hyperlane has supported over $10B in value transferred since launch in 2022.
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]]>TRON DAO’s participation at EthCC[9] was highlighted by a keynote from TRON Founder Justin Sun, who headlined the Monroe Main Stage as part of the conference’s “AI Agents and Automation” track. In his keynote, “Agentic AI and the Financial Rails of the Future,” Sun outlined TRON’s expanding focus on AI-native infrastructure. He emphasized the importance of scalable, cost-efficient networks to support AI-driven transactions and noted that collaboration with ecosystems will be key to expanding liquidity and building interoperable financial rails for the next generation of global payments.
“The scale and efficiency of the TRON network make it well-suited to support the level of activity we expect from AI systems and AI agents,” said Sun. “In many ways, TRON is the best solution for agentic AI payment infrastructure.”
Earlier in the week, TRON DAO co-hosted Builder Nights Cannes with MetaMask, bringing together developers and ecosystem participants for a discussion on cross-chain commerce. Sam Elfarra, Community Spokesperson at the TRON DAO, joined an expert panel titled “Building the Infrastructure for Cross-Chain Commerce.” The session examined how payment rails, cross-chain liquidity, and onchain data layers are converging to enable seamless commerce across networks. Elfarra highlighted TRON’s position as one of the most widely used blockchain networks for stablecoin settlement, making it an ideal infrastructure for Agentic AI payments. He was joined by Dan Quirk, Chief Product Officer at SDQ; Peter Lipka, Chief Executive Officer at Somnia; and Ada Vaughan, Senior Director of DeFi Partnerships at Stellar, with the panel moderated by Iris Radoi, Senior Technical Product Owner at Consensys.
Throughout the week, TRON DAO maintained an active presence on the ground, with its onsite activation serving as a consistent gathering point for attendees and facilitating ongoing conversations around the ecosystem’s latest developments.
TRON continues to strengthen its role in advancing the infrastructure layer for the emerging agentic economy. With deep, stablecoin liquidity and scalable, cost-efficient payment rails, the TRON network is the best solution for supporting the high-frequency, low-cost transactions required for agentic AI payments. As adoption accelerates, TRON DAO remains focused on enabling seamless cross-chain value transfer and supporting the development of interoperable systems for a more connected, AI-native global economy. This momentum was reflected in TRON DAO’s participation at EthCC[9].
About TRON DAO
TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps.
Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON blockchain has experienced significant growth since its MainNet launch in May 2018. TRON hosts one of the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, which currently exceeds $86 billion. As of April 2026, the TRON blockchain has recorded over 374 million in total user accounts, more than 13 billion in total transactions, and over $26 billion in total value locked (TVL), based on TRONSCAN. Recognized as the global settlement layer for stablecoin transactions and everyday purchases with proven success, TRON is “Moving Trillions, Empowering Billions.”
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]]>06 April 2026 — Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) outperformed traditional safe-haven assets and major equity indices during the 2026 US-Iran conflict, according to Binance Research’s Monthly Market Insights: April 2026 released today. Binance Research said this highlights crypto’s growing appeal as a diversification option, as it decoupled from traditional risk assets despite disruptions in global trade and energy flows. While geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties remain, this resilience strengthens the foundation for crypto’s continued maturation.
Crypto Defies Crisis Playbook
From the outbreak of the Middle East conflict through Day 32, BTC returned +1% and ETH gained +6% (peaking at +14% and +22% respectively), while the S&P 500 fell 8%, semiconductors (SOXX) dropped 12%, and traditionally safe assets gold and silver plunged 13% and 22% respectively.
Commenting on this, Binance Research said, “Following an initial bout of risk-off selling, crypto rebounded swiftly, supported by its 24/7 liquidity and steady institutional demand from corporate treasuries, ETFs, and on-chain holders. The move also strengthened its “supra-sovereign asset” narrative, particularly as gold and silver declined in tandem — a rare dynamic that underscored crypto’s diversification value and resilience amid geopolitical stress.”
According to Binance Research, the geopolitical crisis disrupted approximately 20% of global oil trade, with Brent up 36% and the VIX peaking at 35. Despite these conditions, total crypto market capitalization rose 1.8% month over month to US$2.39T in March.
Institutional positioning: spot ETF inflows and long-term holder accumulation
According to Binance Research, March 2026 marked a critical inflection point for institutional crypto adoption:
- BTC spot ETFs recorded $1.2B in net inflows after four consecutive months of outflows
- Long-term holder (LTH) supply has been rising since mid-February despite a 46% drawdown from October 2025 all-time highs, signaling institutional accumulation
- Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) raised $1.56B through its preferred stock STRC in March alone, funding 50% of monthly BTC purchases and triggering copycat strategies across Digital Asset Treasury peers
According to Binance Research, “The confluence of rising LTH supply since mid-February and March marking the first positive month of spot ETF flows in 2026 (~US$1.2B) amid the drawdown suggests structural accumulation is underway, signaling a market reset in preparation for a new cycle.”
New Infrastructure Wave: AI Agent Economy Emerges
Binance Research highlighted rapid growth in ERC-8004, an on-chain identity standard for AI agents. Since its Ethereum mainnet launch on January 29, registered agents grew from 337 to over 162,000 across 22 networks in just two months. In March:
- BNB Chain leads with 54,467 agents (33.5% market share)
- Base follows with 38,170 agents (23.5%)
- Ethereum accounts for 31,767 agents (19.5%)
“The agent registration boom represents critical infrastructure development, but the sector’s next chapter depends on transitioning these identities into productive on-chain economic participants,”said Binance Research.
Tokenized RWAs: growth led by government debt
Total RWA asset value reached approximately US$27.1B, increasing ~4% MoM. The government debt sector led growth, adding ~US$2B in inflows, while the commodities and institutional funds sectors recorded outflows of ~US$0.9B. BNB Chain experienced significant expansion, with total RWA value reaching ~US$3.4B, a ~35.8% MoM increase, and U.S. Treasury debt accounts for over 92% of its holdings.
Looking Ahead: April Outlook
The outlook for April hinges on three critical factors:
- Geopolitical normalization — Trump’s 10-day extended pause offers potential de-escalation (Polymarket prices 18% odds of Strait of Hormuz traffic normalizing by month-end)
- Global trade resumption — Oil market stabilization could rapidly pivot sentiment
- Liquidity conditions — Fed policy trajectory and institutional capital flows
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About Binance Research
Binance Research is the research arm of Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange. The team is committed to delivering objective, independent, and comprehensive analysis and aims to be the thought leader in the crypto space. Our analysts publish insightful thought pieces regularly on topics related but not limited to, the crypto ecosystem, blockchain technologies, and the latest market themes.
About Binance
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Binance is trusted by more than 310 million people in 100+ countries for its industry-leading security, transparency, trading engine speed, protections for investors, and unmatched portfolio of digital asset products and offerings from trading and finance to education, research, social good, payments, institutional services, and Web3 features. Binance is devoted to building an inclusive crypto ecosystem to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world with crypto as the fundamental means. For more information, visit: https://www.binance.com.
]]>Bitcoin miner Cango has closed the financing round it initially announced in February; it has raised over $75 million to boost its AI infrastructure business, with $65 million of the capital coming from an equity investment led by members of its own board.
The remaining $10 million comes from a convertible note agreement that it entered with a Hong Kong-listed DL Holdings Group.
Cango, which is NYSE-listed, also entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with DL Holdings, and this opens the door to more investments in the future.
Cango’s CANG stock is up more than 11.5% over the last five days per Google Finance data, trading at $0.41 as of writing time.
Cango’s leadership commits $65M to its company
Cango announced that it finally closed the $65 million equity raise first reported in February on March 31, 2026.
Xin Jin, chairman of the company’s board of directors, and Chang-Wei Chiu, a company director, are the two board members behind the equity investment.
Under the terms of the transaction, Cango has issued an aggregate of 49,242,424 Class A ordinary shares to two entities linked to the chairman and director, respectively. The proceeds of the $65 million were settled in USDT.
The closing follows a recapitalization effort that Cango outlined earlier this year, which included a $305 million sale of Bitcoin holdings to retire debt obligations.
Cango’s CEO, Paul Yu, has stated that the capital strategy is one designed to eliminate financial leverage and redirect capacity toward the company’s AI compute ambitions, which the company frames as addressing the “Power Gap,” which is the current mismatch imbalance between the rise in AI compute demand and power supply.
What are the terms of the DL Holdings financing?
Alongside the equity close, Cango entered into a securities purchase agreement with DL Holdings, issuing a zero-interest $10 million convertible note maturing on 1 April 2028, and it comes with an option for certain extensions.
The note carries an initial conversion price of $1.62 per Class A ordinary share. According to Cango, it will become convertible “at any time from April 1, 2027 until maturity.” Shares issued upon conversion will be subject to customary lock-up restrictions.
Cango also issued DL Holdings a warrant to purchase up to 370,370 Class A ordinary shares at an exercise price of $2.70 per share, and this will be exercisable immediately, and it expires on 1 April 2028. However, this price is subject to adjustments based on the provisions provided in the warrant.
Cango has the right to redeem all or part of the note for cash, provided its share price exceeds 130% of the conversion price for a specified preceding period.
The company intends to use proceeds from the convertible note to fund potential upstream acquisitions and to support its expansion into AI and computing infrastructure.
One noteworthy disclosure is that Chang-Wei Chiu, who participated in the $65 million equity investment and sits on Cango’s board, also holds approximately 3.12% of DL Holdings’ issued shares via a separate controlled entity.
In the MOU between Cango and DL Holdings, the latter reportedly expressed an intention to make one or more strategic investments alongside Cango, with an aggregate potential value of up to $10 million.
The potential investments will be targeting cryptocurrency mining facilities and artificial intelligence initiatives. The MOU is non-binding except for some provisions, and any investment that will come as a result remains subject to due diligence and what Cango terms “the execution of definitive agreements.”
]]>While much of the global crypto landscape has spent the last year reacting to economic volatility, ChangeNOW’s entry into Dubai is a proactive, long-term play. The company considers the UAE as a global crypto hub where advanced regulatory clarity meets a high-tier digital infrastructure.
Beyond Digital Experience
After nine years of steady, exponential growth, ChangeNOW is moving beyond “digital-only” interactions. By establishing a physical home at Convention Tower, DWTC, the team is doubling down on building face-to-face trust with regional partners, liquidity providers, and the growing community of local Web3 developers.
According to Pauline Shangett, Chief Strategy Officer at ChangeNOW:
“True leadership is forged in challenging times. While the region navigates current complexities, ChangeNOW is here to provide the partnership it deserves. We trust in the people, technology, and spirit of the UAE. Establishing this office is our commitment to cementing this region as the world’s primary hub for digital innovation.”
What ChangeNOW Brings to the Region
As the Dubai office becomes fully operational, ChangeNOW is introducing its full-stack ecosystem to the local market, offering more than just simple swaps. The expansion aims to provide:
- Unmatched Speed: Being recognized as one of the fastest exchanges and also being one among the most liquidity enriched platforms, giving access to 1500+ digital assets across 110+ blockchains and 70+ fiat options.
- A “User-First” Security Ethos: Unlike many custodial exchanges in the region, ChangeNOW’s non-custodial model ensures that users (and only users) ever have control over their private keys and funds.
- API-first infrastructure for Business Partners: ChangeNOW offers a variety of white-label solutions, including: white-label exchange, wallet, payments and fiat-to-crypto ramps.
Fostering a Local Innovation Hub
The new Dubai headquarters is being designed to be a landing pad for collaboration. ChangeNOW is actively seeking to engage with institutional partners and local tech talent to help integrate digital asset exchange technology into the UAE’s existing financial and retail platforms.
With the office now open, ChangeNOW invites local entrepreneurs and crypto enthusiasts to connect with the team directly at Convention Tower, DWTC to discuss the future of the decentralized economy in the Middle East.
About ChangeNOW
Since 2017, ChangeNOW has served over 8 million users globally. As a non-custodial platform, ChangeNOW prioritizes speed, security, and anonymity. It enables near-instant transactions across a vast library of assets without storing customer funds. Backed by a robust infrastructure that includes the NOW Wallet and fiat-to-crypto gateways, ChangeNOW remains a key link between traditional finance and the blockchain-powered future.
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USD1 is a stablecoin redeemable on a 1:1 basis for U.S. dollars. Each USD1 is 100% backed by a reserve consisting of short-term U.S. government Treasuries, U.S. dollar deposits, and other cash equivalents. These reserve assets are held or maintained by BitGo Trust Company, Inc. and/or its affiliates. USD1 is issued by BitGo, while World Liberty Financial provides branding and certain operational support.
MEXC remains committed to offering a broad range of high-quality assets. Through this integration, MEXC will leverage its established product suite to expand the utility of USD1 across its ecosystem:
- Deep Product Integration: MEXC plans to gradually integrate USD1 across its product offerings, including Launchpool, Savings, and Futures collateral, subject to platform availability. Through these integrations, USD1 may be used as payment and settlement asset within the ecosystem, broadening its utility across the platform.
- Liquidity and Zero-Fee Support: MEXC will introduce additional USD1 trading pairs and launch associated zero-fee promotions. Leveraging the platform’s deep liquidity and industry-leading low-fee structure, MEXC provides global users with a more convenient and cost-effective channel for USD1 interaction.
- Ecosystem Activity Empowerment: To enhance user awareness and experience with the stability of USD1, MEXC will launch a series of ecosystem incentive programs. Through various interactive mechanisms, these initiatives aim to lower the barrier to entry and accelerate the adoption of USD1 in real-world trading scenarios.
Vugar, Chief Operating Officer of MEXC, stated: “USD1 strengthens our mission to make high-quality assets more accessible, efficient, and usable at scale. Stablecoins are only as powerful as their distribution. By integrating USD1 into the MEXC ecosystem, we are expanding compliant stablecoin choice while enhancing trading and capital allocation tools. With over 40 million users and a strong zero-fee conviction, MEXC delivers immediate scale, deep liquidity, and real utility for USD1, accelerating its adoption across global markets.”
As USD1 trading pairs and related features go live, MEXC will continue to explore practical use cases that bring added value to users across the platform. More details on upcoming initiatives will be shared in the coming weeks.
About MEXC
Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto.” Serving over 40 million users across 170+ countries, MEXC is known for its broad selection of trending tokens, everyday airdrop opportunities, and low trading fees. Our user-friendly platform is designed to support both new traders and experienced investors, offering secure and efficient access to digital assets. MEXC prioritizes simplicity and innovation, making crypto trading more accessible and rewarding.
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]]>Washington, D.C., April 1, 2026 — The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research and education surrounding emerging technologies, today announced the successful conclusion of its participation in the 6th Penn Blockchain Conference as a Platinum Sponsor, held on March 27–28 at the Penn Museum in Philadelphia.
The conference and hackathon, organized by the University of Pennsylvania’s Blockchain Club, brought together students, developers, and industry leaders to explore the evolving role of decentralized technologies. Designed to bridge academia and industry, the event fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and supports the development of research-driven, real-world applications of blockchain systems.
On the second day of the conference, Adrian Wall, Managing Director of DSA, participated in a panel titled “Where Tokenization Actually Makes Sense,” moderated by Hannah Fang, President of the Penn Blockchain Club. He was joined by speakers Yuki Yuminaga, CEO of Tenbin Labs; Franklin Bi, General Partner at Pantera Capital; George Calle, Research Partner at Inversion; and Orest Gavryliak, Chief Legal Officer at 1inch.
The discussion focused on examining how global economies are adapting to digital assets and where real-world applications are beginning to take hold. Panelists explored practical use cases, regulatory considerations, and the conditions required for tokenized systems to move beyond experimentation and achieve meaningful adoption.
“Anyone can digitize an asset, but tokenization only works when it’s backed by liquidity, distribution, collateral utility, and real settlement. Otherwise, it’s just a wrapper,” said Adrian Wall. “In the near term, tokenized Treasuries are leading, but the market will ultimately decide what scales.”
DSA’s presence at the Penn Blockchain Conference underscores its commitment to engaging with emerging talent and supporting informed dialogue at the intersection of technology and public policy. The organization continues to collaborate with students, researchers, and industry stakeholders to advance education and policy frameworks that promote responsible innovation and digital sovereignty.
About Digital Sovereignty Alliance
The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA) is a nonprofit social welfare organization committed to advocating for public policies that support ethical innovation in decentralized technologies, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, and artificial intelligence. DSA conducts research, organizes educational events, and promotes policies that prioritize public welfare and digital sovereignty.
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TRON DAO began its involvement ahead of the conference with a virtual TRON Track workshop on March 24, introducing hackathon participants to the TRON ecosystem. It also sponsored three bounties totaling up to $3,000 across payments and DeFi product demos, infrastructure integrations, and AI and agentic commerce, with $1,000 awarded per track.
During the hackathon, TRON DAO’s ecosystem development team provided on-site mentorship and hosted a booth for attendees to learn about the TRON network and its latest developments.
TRON DAO’s Thought Leadership Across the Main Stage
The conference program also included participation from TRON DAO, with Sam Elfarra, Community Spokesperson at TRON DAO, joining a panel titled “Building in a New Interoperability Paradigm”. The session was moderated by Sami Ahmed, Professor at The Wharton School, and featured Harrison Ferber, Co-Founder of Maxy, and Nick Spanos, Founder of Bitcoin Center NYC. The discussion examined the role of cross-chain infrastructure in supporting developers, institutions, and users as blockchain ecosystems continue to evolve.
“Interoperability is essential to enabling blockchain systems to operate at scale,” said Elfarra. “On the TRON network, we are seeing how access to high throughput, cost efficient infrastructure, combined with connectivity to a broader ecosystem, can support real world applications. That level of utility is increasingly important in attracting the next generation of developers.”
Recognizing the Next Generation of Builders
TRON DAO concluded its participation by joining the hackathon judging panel and presenting awards. Of the 50 total submissions, 13 projects were built on TRON.
TRON DAO’s participation at the Penn Blockchain Conference 2026 underscores its continued investment in academic and developer communities. TRON DAO has continued the expansion of university collaborations with a growing network of leading academic institutions through the TRON Academy initiative. Institutions include Imperial College London, Yale University, Columbia University, Harvard University, MIT, Cornell University, the University of California, Berkeley, and more recently, the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Dartmouth College and Princeton University.
For more information about TRON’s initiatives and upcoming events, please visit TRON DAO’s official website.
About TRON DAO
TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps,
Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON blockchain has experienced significant growth since its MainNet launch in May 2018. Until recently, TRON hosted the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, which currently exceeds $86 billion. As of March 2026, the TRON blockchain has recorded over 372 million in total user accounts, more than 13 billion in total transactions, and over $24 billion in total value locked (TVL), based on TRONSCAN. Recognized as the global settlement layer for stablecoin transactions and everyday purchases with proven success, TRON is “Moving Trillions, Empowering Billions.”
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