RWAs Emerge as Major Narrative in Cryptocurrency Space

Fell from 12.3 billion to 555 million! Digital asset fund inflows hit a 15-month low

According to DeFiLlama data, the digital asset vault companies' monthly capital inflow has dropped to approximately $555 million, the lowest point since 2024, shrinking over 95% from the historical peak. The market warns that without transforming into a cash flow-generating operational model, they will face the risk of being eliminated. Industry experts recommend that digital asset vaults adopt methods such as staking and mining to generate cash flow and enhance competitiveness.

DTCC Calls for Standardization to Prevent DLT Fragmentation

DTCC's 43-page report highlights interoperability as crucial for expanding and integrating digital assets in DeFi, warning that fragmentation in DLT networks could hinder scalability. It calls for data standardization and process harmonization to address these challenges.

Solana sets a record with $650 billion in stablecoin transactions in February

February saw record activity for stablecoins on the Solana blockchain, with a transaction volume of $650 billion, surpassing previous highs. Analysts from Grayscale noted Solana's strong position in retail stablecoin payments, amidst a shift from speculative trading to practical use cases.

A16z Crypto raises $2 billion fund against the market trend, sticking to blockchain without expansion AI

A16z Crypto is raising approximately $2 billion for its fifth fund, focusing on blockchain investments, significantly smaller in scale compared to previous funds. This move aims to shorten the fundraising cycle and respond more flexibly to market changes, especially under the current favorable regulatory environment. Unlike Paradigm's expansion into new investment areas, A16z remains committed to focusing on blockchain, demonstrating its long-term conviction. This adjustment does not reflect a decline in market confidence but is a pragmatic response to high volatility.

National People's Congress Representative: Our country's independent innovation blockchain technology has been applied to 16 central ministries and commissions and 27 enterprises

Foresight News reports that according to CCTV News, Dong Jin, a National People's Congress representative and director of the Beijing Microchip Blockchain and Edge Computing Research Institute, stated, "Our country's independently innovative underlying blockchain technology has been applied to 16 central ministries and commissions and 27 central enterprises, achieving positive progress in areas such as taxation, cross-border trade, and global payments. Every year, hundreds of billions of invoices are 'run' on autonomous blockchains, with over 300,000 enterprises involved in cross-border trade on-chain, and trade volumes reaching trillions of yuan."

Zerohash applies for a license from the U.S. National Trust Bank

Cryptocurrency infrastructure company Zerohash has applied to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a National Trust Bank charter to enhance digital asset services, including custody, verification, and trade execution. Although it cannot conduct traditional banking operations, obtaining the license will help it attract institutional clients within the federal regulatory framework.