Naoris Protocol said it officially launched its Layer 1 mainnet on April 1, 2026, positioning the network as post-quantum security infrastructure for blockchains and other critical digital systems. The mainnet uses decentralized Proof of Security (dPoSec) consensus and NIST-approved cryptography, and is currently operating in an invite-only phase for strategic partners and validators.

Bitget Wallet has added Hyperliquid's HIP-3 infrastructure, bringing always-on, permissionless onchain macro markets into its self-custodial "everyday finance" app. Users can trade RWA spot and perpetual markets from one wallet interface, including around 300 equities and ETFs, major indexes, and commodities such as gold, crude oil, and natural gas.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed SB 277 into law on Wednesday, creating a legal framework for DAO-like decentralized nonprofit organizations. The measure says members generally are not personally liable for the association's activities, and it is expected to take full effect on Oct. 1, 2026.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has launched an AML/CFT supervisory pilot for crypto and fintech firms, selecting six entities to join the initial phase. The program aligns with FATF Recommendations 15 and 16, including the travel rule, and requires monthly compliance data submissions plus audits of onboarding, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring.

Alabama has become the second US jurisdiction after Wyoming to grant decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) legal recognition under the Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association (DUNA) Act. The measure (Senate Bill 277) was introduced in February, passed the Alabama House 82-7 with 16 abstentions on March 17, and has now been signed by Governor Kay Ivey.

Sen. Cynthia Lummis called the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 the "best thing that could happen to the DeFi community," arguing it could bring legal certainty for developers, validators, and node operators. Yet Polymarket pricing still reflects hesitation, with odds at 49% at the time of writing. Separately, Better Money Company says it plans a "stablecoin clearinghouse" as stablecoin transaction volume reached $72.3 trillion over the last 12 months.

Plume has started a payroll pilot that lets employees take a portion of their wages in WisdomTree’s WTGXX, a regulated tokenized money market fund. Built with partners Toku and WisdomTree, the model delivers a yield-bearing asset at payday rather than paying only cash-like stablecoins. Plume will begin with its own staff while exploring whether payroll can become a broader channel for onchain financial products.

EDX Markets Holding Company, Inc. is seeking approval to form EDX Trust, National Association, a de novo national trust bank based in Chicago, to serve institutional clients with digital asset custody, asset management, and settlement. The application became public on Wednesday, April 1, and the OCC had already placed it on its pending digital-asset licensing list on March 26. If cleared, EDX Trust would operate electronically with no branches or retail offering, while trading and order matching would remain with affiliate EDX Markets LLC.