Curve Finance has alleged that PancakeSwap's Infinity DEX integrated its StableSwap-style code without following the required licensing process and urged the exchange to seek formal collaboration. The dispute, which also raises broader cybersecurity and legal concerns in DeFi, comes after PancakeSwap Infinity launched in April 2025 on Arbitrum and BNB Chain and later expanded to Base with lower fees and new liquidity tools.

On March 06, 2026, CMC Markets began using JPMorgan's Kinexys platform to enable blockchain-based settlements and 24/7 payments. The system leverages Blockchain Deposit Accounts on the Base public blockchain and supports cross-border transfers in multiple currencies, while CMC's CEO reports the platform is already live and enhancing capital efficiency. This move positions the broker among the early retail adopters of bank-grade blockchain rails, potentially pressuring competitors to modernize their own settlement infrastructure.

In January 2026, Base became the most active Layer 2 network for stablecoin transfers, with USDC supply on the chain hitting a record level. Over 90% of Base's stablecoin balance is held in USDC, and the network now carries $4.81B in stablecoins, outpacing Arbitrum and Hyperliquid. More than 30% of on-chain activity on Base is linked to DeFi and other financial operations, supported by lending protocols such as Morpho and Aave.

Stanislav Andreyev, a crypto lawyer and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, advises Web3, DeFi, and fintech firms on regulatory compliance, financial crime controls, and digital securities. In this interview he outlines how MiCA turns legal obligations into technical design requirements, how the EU's Travel Rule must be embedded into transaction workflows, and where supervisory expectations across the EEA are tightening. He also highlights governance, cross-functional project structures, and the next phase of MiCA implementation over the coming 12 to 18 months.

Pakistan’s parliament has passed the Virtual Assets Act, 2026, turning the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority into a permanent federal regulator for digital assets with licensing and supervisory powers. The law, which takes effect upon publication in the official Gazette, introduces criminal penalties for unlicensed crypto operations, including fines up to PKR 50 million and prison terms of up to five years, and sets conditions for market entry for global firms.

On March 5–6, 2026, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlined his view that future crypto wallets will make heavy use of AI, but said large language models should be used conservatively for high-value transactions. He pointed to ongoing integrations such as Trust Wallet's AI features, while also urging Ethereum developers to adopt a more adventurous approach to application design and reduce legacy on-chain dependencies. Buterin added that AI could help users navigate complex DeFi tasks and potentially cut down on some scam vectors.

On 6 March 2026, the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC jointly clarified that tokenized securities are subject to the same capital treatment as equivalent traditional instruments under U.S. banking rules. The guidance states that technology choices such as public or private blockchains do not alter capital requirements, while banks must still satisfy strict legal, operational, custody, and AML standards to use these assets as collateral. This move offers long-awaited clarity for institutions experimenting with blockchain-based issuance and settlement of assets like U.S. Treasuries.

In 2014, Neo, initially launched as AntShares, set out to enable a "smart economy" through blockchain, digital identity, and smart contracts, and has since evolved into a major open-source platform for decentralized applications. Its newly released 2025 Financial Report and Insights shows the Neo Foundation overseeing a $461 million treasury, up from $5.2 million in 2014, and presents a roadmap focused on transparency, asset diversification, network decentralization, and AI-driven innovation. The report also highlights plans for formal annual reporting starting in 2026, ongoing audits, and the development of Neo X as an agent-first chain designed for AI agents to manage assets and automate on-chain tasks.