Nightfall, the zero-knowledge privacy protocol developed by Ernst & Young, has been deployed on Starknet

Plume Pilots Tokenized Payroll Using Wisdomtree’s WTGXX Fund

Plume has launched a payroll pilot that pays employees partly in a tokenized money market fund. The move could reshape how income is delivered and used in onchain finance. Crypto Payroll Evolves With Model That Pays in Yield Assets Plume has launched a new payroll pilot that could change how emp

DeBox joins the Circle Alliance Program to integrate USDC stablecoin payments for 20 million users

Gate News message: On April 2, DeBox has been officially incorporated into the Circle Alliance Program, enabling integration of stablecoin payments for more than 20 million users. DeBox will deeply integrate Circle’s stablecoin infrastructure (such as USDC) into its native app.

Cango Completes a $75 Million Funding Round, Moves Forward with Compliance Remediation for NYSE Listing, and Lays Out Its AI Business Plans

Cango completed a $75 million fundraising round, including $65 million from board members and $10 million from Delin, and both sides signed a memorandum of cooperation. The funding will be used to optimize the balance sheet and support development in the AI sector. Cango has responded to the New York Stock Exchange’s noncompliance requirements and has entered the remediation phase.

WLFI stablecoin USD1 partners with MoonPay for zero-fee deposits plus streaming Zebec for real-time payroll payments

Trump’s family crypto project World Liberty Financial launched its stablecoin USD1. Recently, it partnered with MoonPay to enable global zero-fee purchases of USD1, and received support from Zebec SuperApp in the Solana ecosystem. The platform offers instant payroll payouts and batch transfer capabilities, further expanding USD1’s market applications.

The crypto exchange EDX applied to the OCC for a banking license, with Charles Schwab Wealth Management backing its entry

EDX Markets applies for an OCC national trust bank charter, with the aim of providing compliant digital asset custody and trading services, filling the functional gap between traditional finance and the crypto market. This application reflects changes in the U.S. crypto regulatory environment and attracts investment from multiple major financial institutions. If approved, it is expected to strengthen institutional investors’ trust and help EDX stand out in the market.

Paradigm secretly develops a prediction market terminal, targeting professional traders and market makers

Paradigm is developing a prediction market trading terminal for professional traders and market makers, and plans to set up an internal market-making department and conduct research into prediction market indices. This terminal does not compete with Kalshi because the two products target different audiences. In addition, Paradigm will also expand its investment focus to artificial intelligence and robotics technology, demonstrating its strategic shift from a crypto venture capital firm to a multi-strategy technology investment institution.