Gate News Report, March 9, According to The Wall Street Journal, Nasdaq has partnered with a CEX to strengthen its tokenization strategy. This collaboration marks an important step forward in the integration of traditional finance and blockchain technology, with both parties committed to optimizing digital asset management processes.

Gate News Report, March 8, - Prediction market platform Kalshi was sued collectively. The platform failed to pay appropriate winnings to users of prediction event contracts related to the Iran war. Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour previously stated opposition to profiting from individual deaths and claimed he would refund fees for the "Will Khamenei step down" event contract market.

A certain CEX announced that Co-CEO Helen Liu will step down on April 30, 2026, to pursue personal entrepreneurship. Since joining in 2020, she has been deeply involved in the company's global expansion, helping it grow into a digital asset trading platform covering 181 countries and regions.

On March 6, Gate News reported that AI company Step 3.5 Flash of Jiayue Starry Sky dominated the daily call volume in the open-source AI assistant framework OpenClaw for three consecutive days, reaching 61.3 billion tokens on March 5. Chinese models occupy three of the top five spots.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin stated that the next generation of crypto wallets will incorporate artificial intelligence technology, proposing a process where AI formulates trading plans, simulates execution, and requires user confirmation for high-value transaction scenarios. He emphasized the importance of security to address attack vectors and protect users' funds and privacy.

Digital asset company Strike has received a Bitcoin license and money transfer license approved by the New York State Department of Financial Services, allowing it to offer related financial products in New York. This is a significant step in Strike's compliance development, enabling New York residents to conveniently buy and sell Bitcoin, make payments, and invest through its platform.

Fintech company Revolut has applied for a banking license with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, planning to conduct regulated banking operations in the United States. If approved, it will connect directly to the Fedwire and ACH systems to improve fund settlement efficiency and expand its financial product offerings. Revolut, which operates globally with over 70 million users and a valuation of $75 billion, views its expansion into the U.S. as a significant step in its global strategy.

The Cardano Foundation announces that ADA tokens can be used for payments at 137 Spar supermarkets in Switzerland, marking a significant advancement in the application of its blockchain technology. This enhances the recognition of ADA as a payment tool and may stimulate more retailers to accept ADA payments, driving increased token usage and market attention.

Visa Inc. accelerates the development of stablecoin payment networks, expands collaboration with Bridge, and plans to cover more than 100 countries and regions by the end of 2026. Users can spend using stablecoin balances, which are automatically converted to fiat currency at checkout. This move marks a step toward internationalization of stablecoin payments, while Visa is also advancing a stablecoin settlement pilot project to evaluate the potential of blockchain in payments.

According to Sing Tao Daily, Hong Kong MPF Authority Chairwoman Liu Maijiaxuan stated that the review of MPF investments in REITs has been completed. This year, the scope of MPF investment options will continue to be examined to include more diverse investment products. Currently, MPF funds can invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) approved by the MPF Authority. She also mentioned that as the market develops, the next step is to explore the possibility of MPF investments in gold ETFs. Additionally, the MPF Authority will complete a comprehensive review of the Prescribed Investment Strategy (DIS) and develop improvement recommendations by the end of 2026 to better meet the needs of plan members.