Partnerships & Ecosystem

Swiss financial institutions, including UBS and PostFinance, are testing a Swiss franc stablecoin in a controlled sandbox until 2026 to explore blockchain payment systems. The initiative aims to develop a digital money ecosystem while mitigating risks and ensuring compliance.

SBI Ripple Asia has developed a token issuance platform on the XRP Ledger, allowing businesses to integrate token management via API without overhauling customer interfaces. This approach encourages blockchain adoption by blending seamlessly with existing infrastructure.

XRP has gained 5% from a support level of $1.28 due to increased whale accumulation, with large holders now buying over 11 million XRP daily. Ripple executives are attending a significant XRPL event in Japan, though broader market sentiment remains cautious amid geopolitical tensions.

渣打银行计划重组其控股的Zodia Custody Ltd.，将其加密货币托管业务整合到企业和投资银行部门，预计本月内将发布相关公告。Zodia Custody将继续作为独立的加密资产托管SaaS公司运营。

Gate News 消息，4 月 8 日，SBI Ripple Asia 已完成基于 XRP Ledger 的代币发行平台开发，并在日本注册为预付支付工具发行商。该平台使企业能够发行代币化支付工具。

纳斯达克上市公司Currenc Group Inc.委托Securitize对其普通股进行代币化，旨在实现全天候交易和碎片化持股，推动去中心化金融（DeFi）应用。Securitize是代币化领域的领先机构，同时参与纽约证券交易所代币化证券平台建设。

4月8日，Polymarket宣布收购DeFi基础设施公司Brahma，团队将继续负责关键角色。此次整合旨在提升交易可靠性和执行速度，降低用户门槛，增强跨区块链互操作性。

SOL Strategies Inc. has acquired Darklake Labs for $1.2M to enhance zero-knowledge privacy on the Solana network, strengthening its position in decentralized finance and securing on-chain transactions. The move integrates Darklake's expertise, aiming to bolster financial security and advance product development.

SBI Ripple Asia宣布其基于XRP Ledger的代币发行平台正式上线，标志区块链在合规金融服务中的重要应用。该平台支持企业在链上直接管理代币，并符合监管要求，提升支付与忠诚度机制。未来，SBI还将优化日韩跨境支付，推动XRPL在实体经济中的落地。

Mastercard 的加密货币业务合作伙伴超过 100 家，覆盖多个关键环节，致力于成为支付链路的连接层。其策略旨在降低接入门槛，扩大网络效应，吸引支付机构和金融终端接入，与传统支付巨头的策略有所不同。

Alchemy推出的AgentPay旨在解决AI支付系统之间的互操作性问题，支持多家支付协议的统一接口。该工具通过提供API入口简化支付接入，增强系统安全及扩展能力，促进AI与加密支付融合，推动去中心化支付网络发展。

瑞士多家金融机构联合启动瑞士法郎稳定币沙盒测试，旨在构建基于区块链的数字结算层，促进稳定币支付和资产转移。该项目受到监管，将持续至2026年，为未来商业化应用积累经验。此举增强了瑞士金融数字化竞争力，表明全球金融体系向“链上化”演进。

2026年韩国加密市场显著变化，USD Coin交易活跃度飙升，反映出对美元稳定币需求增长。Circle首席执行官将访问韩国，与多家银行探讨稳定币应用与合作，同时韩国监管加强稳定币立法，为数字资产市场奠定基础。

Noos Protocol has partnered with Cluster Protocol to create decentralized AI applications by combining AI agents, blockchain technology, and decentralized computing. This collaboration aims to streamline Web3 development, allowing users to create and tokenize apps through simple prompts, ultimately enhancing user experience and pushing technological boundaries.

Ripple在东京XRP大会上预计链上稳定币交易量将达33万亿美元，强调稳定币从辅助工具转变为流动性基础设施。Ripple作为连接传统与数字金融的桥梁，推动稳定币如RLUSD落地，加速机构应用。日本作为监管环境清晰的市场，发挥关键作用，促进XRP生态发展。稳定币若实现高交易量，将改变资金流动和跨境支付模式，XRP未来走势依赖于机构采用和真实交易需求增长。

Sui与Foresight News将在4月21日香港中环举办私享会，邀请优秀中文创作者参与。Mysten Labs联合创始人Adeniyi Abiodun将分享对金融和DeFi的见解，推动Sui增长。活动为小范围邀请制，旨在汇聚行业关键创作者。

Planet Hares, a decentralized metaverse platform that provides users with an immersive experience, today announced a strategic partnership with Magne.AI, an AI-powered decentralized infrastructure that specializes in developing AI-driven Web3 smartphones and mobile services for the decentralized

Africa’s digital asset adoption is rapidly expanding as Ripple highlights rising usage, regulatory clarity, and growing institutional demand across key markets. Key Takeaways: Ripple highlights $205B+ in on-chain value, signaling massive capital inflows into Africa. 52% growth shows Africa