The full-chain stablecoin protocol USDT0 launched on the Tempo public chain developed by Stripe and Paradigm on March 26. Based on the LayerZero OFT standard, it supports 1:1 pegging with USDT and has been deployed on at least 23 networks, facilitating bridgeless cross-chain transfers.

The Sonic SVM Foundation announced on March 26th that it has acquired the market-making tool developer ForgeX and open-sourced its ForgeX CLI product. This tool provides Solana developers with various on-chain operation features, including token creation, cross-DEX market making, and more, outputting structured JSON format for easy AI agent integration.

Zilliqa announces that its deBridge cross-chain bridge service within its ecosystem will terminate on March 31, 2026. Users must complete USDC cross-chain transfers before this date. This infrastructure upgrade is to improve stability and migrate USDC liquidity to the self-developed XBridge and zUSDC.

Singapore cross-border payment company Tazapay completes $36 million Series B extension funding, led by Circle Ventures, with investors including CMT Digital. The funds will be used to obtain more regulatory licenses and develop automated payment products.

Mizuho points out that after Mastercard's acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure company BVNK, it is expected to become a "network connector" between crypto assets and fiat currency, accelerating the expansion of the payment ecosystem. Stablecoins will drive B2B cross-border payments and fund flows. Mizuho maintains its "outperform" rating with a price target of 666 dollars, believing this move will fill the gap where traditional bank card penetration is insufficient.

A report from Visa and Dune indicates that non-USD stablecoins are accelerating in payments and settlements, with supply reaching $1.1 billion and transfer volumes skyrocketing to $10 billion. These are primarily used for cross-border payments and enterprise settlements, driving the stablecoin market toward a multi-currency structure.

VISA and Dune joint report shows that non-USD stablecoins have experienced significant growth in practical applications such as cross-border payments and remittances. In February 2023, non-USD stablecoin supply reached $1.1 billion, with transfer volume increasing over 1600%, and the number of holders exceeding 1.2 million users.

Movement Network officially launched its native stablecoin USDCx on March 25, pegged 1:1 to USDC, featuring low transaction fees and no need for cross-chain bridges. USDCx supports cross-ecosystem liquidity and is designed for large-scale user applications, promoting development in DeFi and digital finance sectors.

On-chain detective ZachXBT disclosed that Russian OTC broker Aleksandr Khinkis has allegedly assisted in laundering $4.7 million in ransomware proceeds since July 2025, involving 796 Bitcoin. The suspicious funds were transferred cross-chain to Avalanche and deposited into Aave, with frequent activity in Southeast Asia and Australia. ZachXBT is calling on victims to report relevant addresses to improve freezing efficiency.

Ripple announced on March 25 that it has joined the BLOOM project, led by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, to explore programmable cross-border trade settlement solutions based on the RLUSD stablecoin and XRP Ledger. In collaboration with Unloq, Ripple is piloting automated trade finance and payment mechanisms aimed at enhancing transaction transparency and improving access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises.