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IoTrust, the developer of the biometric hardware wallet D'CENT, has announced a strategic partnership with the Kaia Foundation to officially welcome Kaia into its innovative 'Gas Alliance' ecosystem. This collaboration is designed to fundamentally eliminate the hurdle of blockchain gas fees (network transaction fees), providing the most seamless user experience (UX) for cold wallet users.
The D'CENT Gas Alliance is a pioneering framework that removes the need for users to hold separate native tokens for transaction fees on different networks. Currently, the D'CENT GasPass feature supports major global mainnets including Ethereum, Solana, and Base. With the addition of Kaia, D'CENT has established an even more powerful multi-chain gas abstraction ecosystem. D'CENT plans to progressively expand its supported networks to resolve the fragmentation between chains and the inconvenience of securing gas fees for hardware wallet users.
A significant highlight of this integration is that D'CENT users can now perform all on-chain activities—such as transferring and swapping Kaia-based USDT —instantly through the GasPass feature without holding any KAIA tokens. This "Zero-Gas" experience extends to Kaia SuperEarn, the recently launched yield-generation engine in the Kaia ecosystem. Kaia SuperEarn is a specialized service that allows stablecoin holders to easily accumulate rewards, and when combined with the security of a D'CENT cold wallet and the convenience of GasPass, it significantly lowers the entry barrier for Web3 users.
To celebrate Kaia joining the Gas Alliance, D'CENT is hosting a special promotional campaign from March 31 to April 14, 2026. The event is open to both new D'CENT biometric cold wallet purchasers and existing users. Participants can earn exclusive rewards, including GasPasses and USDT, by completing simple onboarding missions such as depositing Kaia-based USDT and exploring the Kaia SuperEarn platform via the D'CENT DApp browser.
"With Kaia joining our alliance alongside Ethereum, Solana, and Base, the utility of our gas-free wallet service has reached a new level," said a spokesperson for D'CENT. "We remain committed to expanding the Gas Alliance ecosystem, ensuring that users can experience the Web3 environment as conveniently as traditional finance, all while maintaining the robust security of a hardware wallet." For more information on the campaign, visit the official D'CENT website.

BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced an upgrade to BingX VIP through “Access More. Go Further.” program. The enhancement is designed to deliver a more efficient, rewarding, and accessible trading experience for advanced users.
At its core, BingX VIP focuses on reducing friction and maximizing performance. In Q3 2025, the program delivered zero-slippage execution, helping VIP users save over $700,000 in trading costs—underscoring its commitment to execution quality and product refinement.
Accessibility is further strengthened through more flexible entry pathways. Users can now explore VIP benefits with a free trial, upgrade to higher tiers, or switch from other platforms by verifying their existing VIP status, with eligible users receiving a VIP Level 2 Boost. The introduction of BingX Elite also provides a lower entry point, enabling users to access premium trading rates and key VIP benefits earlier in their journey.
In addition to access and performance, rewards remain a key pillar of the BingX VIP experience. Through monthly Xpool token airdrops, VIP members can unlock additional value from their asset holdings, with a guaranteed minimum of $1.4 million in total airdrops distributed within a single quarter. The program also introduces private equity RWA token airdrops, further diversifying reward opportunities and reinforcing the platform's commitment to bridging crypto assets with real-world financial markets.

“BingX VIP is designed as a comprehensive ecosystem for users seeking deeper market access, superior execution, and broader asset exposure,” said Pablo Monti, Brand Spokesperson at BingX. “With the upgraded BingX VIP experience, we are delivering a premium offering that reduces friction, expands access, and empowers users to navigate across markets with greater ease.”

About BingX
Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading crypto exchange and Web3-AI company, serving over 40 million users worldwide. Ranked among the top five global crypto derivatives exchanges and a pioneer of crypto copy trading, BingX addresses the evolving needs of users across all experience levels.
Powered by a comprehensive suite of AI-driven products and services, including futures, spot, copy trading, and TradFi offerings, BingX empowers users with innovative tools designed to enhance performance, confidence, and efficiency.
BingX has been the principal partner of Chelsea FC since 2024, and became the first official crypto exchange partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP in 2026.

Led by a robust background in leverage executives, OmenX introduces perpetual-style mechanics to the $1B+ forecasting sector, enabling institutional-grade hedging and capital efficiency.
OmenX, a prediction trading platform that turns real-world events into tradable markets, today announced the successful close of its multi-million dollar angel funding round. The announcement marks the official launch of the OmenX Public Testnet, bringing in one of the world’s first leverage mechanics to the rapidly expanding prediction market industry.
The funding round saw participation from a strategic consortium of North American and global venture firms, including Paramita VC, Penrose Ventures, and M77 Ventures, alongside the founders of several centralized exchanges.
While platforms like Polymarket have high volumes, the sector remains hindered by capital inefficiency, often requiring users to lock up substantial liquidity in static positions until settlement. OmenX transforms this experience by introducing a high-performance event based trading environment where capital works harder. By integrating the seamless, high velocity mechanics of crypto perpetuals, OmenX allows traders to amplify their conviction through leverage while maintaining the flexibility to enter and exit positions instantly. This shift from static betting to a fluid, capital efficient marketplace significantly lowers the barrier to entry, enabling users to manage global risk and capture market movements with the speed and seamless action on the platform.

The world has seen what prediction markets can do for price discovery. Now, OmenX is showing what they can do for professional traders. We aren't just building a prediction market; we are building the infrastructure to treat global events as a liquid, tradeable asset class with institutional-grade leverage.
remarked James, Founder of OmenX and Former Head of Futures at Binance and Bybit

The OmenX team, composed of experts in the scaling leverage ecosystem, has engineered a matching engine capable of handling the volatility of global news cycles. Following the Testnet launch, OmenX will introduce AI-driven forecasting agents, further decentralizing the "truth layer" of the internet.
The OmenX Public Testnet is now open to the global community. Participants are invited to join the OmenX Points System, a rewards framework designed to incentivize the stress-testing of the platform's leveraged mechanics and liquidity depth. OmenX is positioning itself for a comprehensive Mainnet launch on Base, the Ethereum Layer 2 incubated by Coinbase. By building on the Base ecosystem, OmenX ensures institutional-grade security and high-speed execution for every trade. Further details will be released via official channels. 

About OmenX 
OmenX is the foundational infrastructure for the next generation of event-based derivatives. By merging the speed of top-tier exchange engines with the transparency of on-chain data, OmenX makes outcome-based trading liquid, flexible, and accessible to a global audience.
To learn more about OmenX, please visit: https://beta.omenx.com/

ARO Network, the pioneer of "The Agentic Edge" built natively for the Agentic AI era, has announced the completion of a $5 million strategic funding round.
The round was co-led by NoLimit Holdings and a strategic, undisclosed leading Asian data center operator. This round underscores strong institutional conviction in ARO’s vision to make AI agents more personalized, privacy-preserving, and accessible to everyone.
Redefining the Edge: Let AI Work for You
The Agentic Era is here, and AI agents are poised to become as fundamental as the web itself. However, the traditional centralized cloud keeps these agents distant, restricted, and corporate-owned.
ARO Network introduces a decentralized and shared network that brings the "Let AI Work for You" vision to life. ARO puts AI agents directly in your home. With your permission, they utilize your real local resources, becoming your personal digital extension.
The strategic backing from a major Asian data center partner will provide ARO with enterprise-level infrastructure across the APAC region, perfectly complementing ARO's rapidly expanding decentralized residential network, which already boasts over 1.18 million active nodes as of March 2026.
Coinciding with the funding news, ARO Network has officially launched Testnet Sprint 2. Following the explosive growth of Sprint 1, this new phase introduces a radically simplified experience designed for the everyday user.
"We are moving beyond the concept of simple cloud infrastructure," said Randy, CEO of ARO Network. "ARO is the Agentic Edge. We are placing autonomous, secure AI directly into the hands of users. Your residence. Your agent. Your rewards. Welcome to ARO."

For more information, visit https://aro.network

About ARO Network 
ARO Network is the pioneer of the Agentic Edge, natively built for the autonomous AI era. It is a decentralized, shared network that brings the "Let AI Work for You" vision to life by placing AI agents directly in users' homes. By transforming idle internet and local devices into a secure, user-controlled infrastructure, ARO ensures that personal AI stays private, uncensored, and operates with millisecond latency.

TxFlow has announced the launch of its Layer 1 blockchain, TxFlow L1, marking the start of a multi-application on-chain finance ecosystem built around its TIP Liquidity Standards. Alongside the mainnet launch, TxFlow DEX — a central limit order book (CLOB) decentralized exchange for perpetual trading — is now live with invitation-only access as the first application on the network. Additional applications, referred to as “Channels,” are expected to follow, reflecting a broader vision described by the team as “the blockchain where all finance happens”.
TxFlow L1: High-performance infrastructure for multi-application finance

TxFlow L1 processes over 250,000 TPS on-chain. Two core architectural decisions drive this performance: DAG-based parallel execution enables high transaction throughput by processing non-conflicting transactions simultaneously, while a multi-threaded pipeline with a state machine supports efficient transaction processing without bottlenecks. This level of performance is a deliberate architectural requirement to support high-frequency, CLOB-based trading and other demanding financial use cases.Building on this infrastructure, TIP Liquidity Standards define how applications are constructed and interact within the ecosystem. These composable trading protocol standards allow developers to create “Channels” by combining TIP modules. TIP1 covers spot trading, TIP2 derivatives, and TIP3 prediction markets, with additional standards expected as the ecosystem expands. The design reflects a specific thesis: teams with deep liquidity expertise can build trading applications directly on TxFlow L1, while others can deploy Channels that access existing on-chain liquidity without building it from scratch. TxFlow L1 is also designed with a long-term focus on AI-driven applications.
TxFlow DEX is now live: Fully on-chain CLOB
TxFlow DEX, the first Channel application on TxFlow L1, is now live with invitation-only access. Designed as a high-performance central limit order book (CLOB) exchange for perpetual trading, the platform processes over 250,000 transactions per second with one-block finality. All trading activity — including order placement, cancellation, matching, and liquidation — is executed and settled fully on-chain.
The launch serves as an initial demonstration of TxFlow L1’s ability to support financial applications at production scale.
At launch, the platform includes 13 perpetual markets, as well as Protocol Vaults and User Vaults for liquidity provisioning and strategy deployment. A blockchain explorer provides real-time visibility into on-chain activity.
The broader objective is to support an open ecosystem of financial applications on TxFlow L1, where Channels can interoperate, access shared liquidity, and settle transactions without intermediaries.

Access is currently invitation-only. Onboarding instructions are available at txflow.com.
About TxFlow L1
TxFlow L1 is a high-performance blockchain built for on-chain financial infrastructure, organized around TIP Liquidity Standards that define how financial products are built, composed, and settled on-chain. TxFlow DEX is the first Channel on TxFlow L1 — a CLOB orderbook DEX for perpetual trading, processing over 250,000 TPS with one-block finality. TxFlow L1 is designed from the ground up to be AI-native, built for a financial ecosystem where autonomous agents and human traders operate on equal footing. No investor token allocation. Governance and ownership rest entirely with the community.

Official website: https://txflow.com/

Cointelegraph Research has released a new analysis examining how the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is testing blockchain technology to support public digital infrastructure.
The report “New Tech, New Partners: Transforming development in the digital era” examines how distributed ledger systems are being applied in government and development programs. These environments often face challenges related to transparency, coordination between institutions, and trusted data sharing. 
The research shows how UNDP integrates blockchain into broader digital transformation efforts, with a focus on governance, public finance, and institutional capacity building.
Blockchain as infrastructure for public systems
The publication draws on 42 real-world use cases spanning digital payments and financial inclusion, climate and nature finance, data governance and community-led investment models. Seven cases focus specifically on digital identity and data systems. The geographic scope covers developing economies across Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe – regions where public institutions face strong pressure to modernize with limited resources.
Within these projects, blockchain functions primarily as a shared ledger for coordination and verification across institutions. UUNDP treats the technology as part of a broader public digital infrastructure architecture. Many initiatives focus on improving transparency in payment systems, strengthening audit trails for public spending, and enabling more reliable data exchange between public institutions involved.
A pipeline model for experimentation
Cointelegraph Research highlights UNDP’s “pipeline” model for deploying emerging technologies in the public sector. Instead of rolling out large-scale implementations immediately, projects typically begin with targeted pilots developed jointly with governments, blockchain developers, and local companies.
These pilots target specific operational bottlenecks such as inefficient payment rails for micro-entrepreneurs, fragmented climate finance tracking, or weak accountability in regional supply chains. Solutions are implemented locally and evaluated through practical use cases before any broader rollout.
The partnership structure also allows public institutions to experiment with different technology stacks without relying on a single vendor or protocol. UNDP emphasizes platform-agnostic design to keep digital infrastructure open and interoperable as national digital strategies evolve.
Governance and safeguards remain central
The research also notes that blockchain adoption in public infrastructure introduces technical and institutional risks. UNDP’s framework highlights the importance of governance standards, privacy protections, and careful system design from the earliest stages of development.
Weak oversight or poorly designed smart contracts can create vulnerabilities ranging from data misuse to financial exploitation. As a result, blockchain initiatives supported by UNDP typically include safeguards and regulatory considerations throughout the project lifecycle.
Expanding the role of blockchain in development systems
The UNDP initiatives analyzed in the report reflect a broader shift in how distributed ledger technologies are being evaluated by public institutions. 
By documenting practical pilots, the research provides policymakers, development practitioners, and technology builders with a clearer view of where blockchain infrastructure can contribute to real-world public systems.
The full Cointelegraph Research summary is available here. The complete UNDP report can be accessed through the publication.
About Cointelegraph
Founded in 2013, Cointelegraph is the leading independent publication covering blockchain technology, crypto assets, and emerging fintech trends. Its global team of journalists, researchers, and analysts provides in-depth news, market analysis, and research reports trusted by millions of readers worldwide. Cointelegraph Research offers data-driven insights into the crypto economy through comprehensive industry reports and institutional-grade analysis.

About UNDP 
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s leading agency for international development. It works in around 170 countries and territories to reduce poverty, address inequality and exclusion, and strengthen resilience so societies can sustain long-term progress. UNDP connects governments and communities with knowledge, resources, and partnerships needed to support sustainable development.

PANAMA CITY, March 27, 2026 – BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today shared the expansion to its BingX TradFi suite of round-the-clock (24/7) trading support for a wide range of popular assets, marking a significant addition to seamless global market access on the platform. As one of the few exchanges with 24/7 TradFi asset support, BingX users can now trade commodities, indices, and equities at any time, eliminating traditional market hour constraints and enabling continuous portfolio management.
Through BingX TradFi, users will gain 24/7 access to globally recognized commodities Gold, Silver, WTI Crude Oil and Brent Crude Oil, as well as a variety of other major global TradFi assets including major stocks and stock indices.
With a wide range of TradFi assets available on the platform, a multi-billion dollar daily trading volume, and complete integration across the BingX ecosystem, BingX TradFi allows users to manage both crypto and traditional assets within a single account. This unified experience simplifies global asset allocation while maintaining flexibility and accessibility across markets.

About BingX 
Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading crypto exchange and Web3-AI company, serving over 40 million users worldwide. Ranked among the top five global crypto derivatives exchanges and a pioneer of crypto copy trading, BingX addresses the evolving needs of users across all experience levels.
Powered by a comprehensive suite of AI-driven products and services, including futures, spot, copy trading, and TradFi offerings, BingX empowers users with innovative tools designed to enhance performance, confidence, and efficiency.
BingX has been the principal partner of Chelsea FC since 2024, and became the first official crypto exchange partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP in 2026.

For media inquiries, please contact: media@bingx.com
For more information, please visit: https://bingx.com/

Zoomex Launches Earning Initiative as Inflation Drives Shift Toward Capital Efficiency in Crypto Markets

Platform highlights growing demand for yield and systematic strategies as interest rate uncertainty reshapes user behavior
March 27, 2026 — Crypto exchange Zoomex has introduced a new user initiative focused on its earning products, as rising inflation and uncertain interest rate expectations continue to reshape how traders manage capital across digital asset markets.
The move comes amid a broader shift in investor behavior. With interest rates remaining elevated across major economies and macro conditions becoming less predictable, market participants are increasingly looking beyond trade execution to how capital is managed between positions.

From Market Timing to Capital Efficiency
While volatility remains a defining feature of crypto markets, Zoomex notes that trading activity alone is no longer sufficient in the current environment.
A key issue, according to the platform, is idle capital — funds that remain unutilised outside active positions.
“Traders have traditionally focused on timing the market, but in a high interest rate environment, the bigger question is what happens to capital when it is not being deployed,” said Fernando, Marketing Director at Zoomex.
This dynamic is becoming more visible as users balance short-term trading opportunities with longer holding periods, particularly during phases of macro-driven uncertainty.
Industry Shift: From Fragmented Tools to Integrated Strategies
The growing demand for yield-generating strategies has led many platforms to introduce earning products. However, these offerings are often fragmented, requiring users to move assets across multiple interfaces or sacrifice flexibility for returns.
According to Zoomex, this structure limits capital efficiency and adds operational complexity for users attempting to manage assets dynamically.
Instead, the platform sees trading, strategy, and earning as interconnected components of a broader capital management approach.

A Multi-Layer Approach to Continuous Capital Deployment
Zoomex integrates multiple modes of capital deployment within a single system, allowing users to shift between strategies without transferring funds across products or platforms.
The framework consists of:
Trading Layer — enabling users to capture market volatility through spot and futures tradingStrategy Layer — including tools such as grid trading, designed to systematically deploy capital in ranging or uncertain market conditionsEarning Layer — allowing assets to generate yield when not actively used in trades
Together, this structure supports more continuous capital utilisation, whether through active trading, automated strategies, or passive yield generation.
“The market is no longer just about whether you are in or out of a trade,” Fernando added. “It’s about whether your capital remains productive across different market conditions.”
Beyond trading and earning within the platform, Zoomex is also expanding how capital can be utilized in real-world scenarios through the introduction of the Zoomex Card.
The card enables users to access and spend their digital assets more seamlessly, bridging the gap between on-platform capital management and everyday financial use. By allowing assets to remain connected to the broader Zoomex ecosystem, users can maintain flexibility while extending the utility of their funds beyond trading environments.
This development reflects a broader view of capital efficiency — not only in terms of generating yield or executing trades, but also in enabling liquidity and usability in daily life without unnecessary friction.

Importantly, the system is designed to remain accessible, reducing the need for complex allocation strategies or multi-platform management.

Zoomex Expands Access to Earning Tools Through New User Initiative
As part of this shift, Zoomex has introduced a new user campaign focused on its Earning products, aimed at improving accessibility for users entering the platform.
The initiative is designed to guide users through earning features, providing structured entry points into yield-generating strategies at a time when interest rate considerations are becoming increasingly central to investment decisions.
The company stated that the campaign is intended to simplify onboarding while helping users understand how to balance trading activity with capital efficiency.
Zoomex March New User Benefits ｜200% APY : https://www.zoomex.com/en/help/article/3971

Platforms Evolve Into Capital Management Systems
The development reflects a broader transition across the industry, where trading platforms are increasingly evaluated not only on execution performance, but on their ability to support capital management across varying market conditions.
Metrics such as:
capital utilisationyield accessibilityand strategy flexibility
are becoming more central to how users assess platform value.
“Users are no longer choosing between trading and earning — they expect both to function seamlessly within the same environment,” Fernando said.
As macroeconomic uncertainty persists, the role of crypto platforms is expected to expand beyond trade execution toward integrated capital management.
In this context, the ability to maintain productive capital allocation — even outside active trading periods — may become a defining factor in how users navigate both volatility and long-term portfolio growth.
Zoomex indicated that its product development will continue to align with this shift, with a focus on enabling more efficient, flexible, and continuous capital strategies for users globally.
About ZOOMEX
Founded in 2021, Zoomex is a global cryptocurrency trading platform with over 3 million users across more than 35 countries and regions, offering 700+ trading pairs. Guided by its core values of “Simple × User-Friendly × Fast,” Zoomex is also committed to the principles of fairness, integrity, and transparency, delivering a high-performance, low-barrier, and trustworthy trading experience.

Powered by a high-performance matching engine and transparent asset and order displays, Zoomex ensures consistent trade execution and fully traceable results. This approach reduces information asymmetry and allows users to clearly understand their asset status and every trading outcome. While prioritizing speed and efficiency, the platform continues to optimize product structure and overall user experience with robust risk management in place.

As an official partner of the Haas F1 Team, Zoomex brings the same focus on speed, precision, and reliable rule execution from the racetrack to trading. In addition, Zoomex has established a global exclusive brand ambassador partnership with world-class goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. His professionalism, discipline, and consistency further reinforce Zoomex’s commitment to fair trading and long-term user trust.

In terms of security and compliance, Zoomex holds regulatory licenses including Canada MSB, U.S. MSB, U.S. NFA, and Australia AUSTRAC, and has successfully passed security audits conducted by blockchain security firm Hacken. Operating within a compliant framework while offering flexible identity verification options and an open trading system, Zoomex is building a trading environment that is simpler, more transparent, more secure, and more accessible for users worldwide.

Today, Novava proudly celebrates the launch of its innovative cryptocurrency exchange designed specifically for dedicated traders.
Unlike traditional platforms that cater to casual users, Novava focuses on traders who navigate market cycles that emphasises speed, stability, and clean execution, even in the most chaotic market conditions. 

Novava embodies its core motto "Trade Volatility, Think Clearly, Stay in the Game,"  through a suite of robust advanced features tailored to the needs of active traders. 

Some key functionalities include:
Perpetual Futures Trading: Enable users to trade on future price movements without expiration limits.AI-Powered Copy Trading: Allow novice traders to follow and replicate the strategies of experienced traders with ease.TradeWire: A cutting-edge service providing timely signals and market alerts to keep traders informed.Enhanced Analytical Dashboards: Offering in-depth analysis tools to support informed trading decisions.
Amidst its rapid expansion, Novava is set to launch a USDT Card, providing users a new streamline payment solution designed to facilitate seamless transactions.
Backed by a dedicated team of over 50 professionals, including hackers, quants, and active traders, Novava employs high-performance matching infrastructure, rigorous liquidity stress tests, and innovative volatility simulations. This internal team actively protects the platform against potential threats and ensures a resilient user experience. 

Our mission is to empower real traders with the tools they need to succeed through all market conditions. At Novava, we understand trading is more than a click of a button. It's about comprehensive engagement with the market. Our unique platform reflects that commitment.
said Kai Voss, the CEO of Novava.

In addition to its technological edge, Novava has established a strong global presence with over 20 business developers, implementing market-specific engagement and localized growth strategies tailored for each region.
Novava invites traders to experience a new era in cryptocurrency trading, where performance meets reliability and strategy transcends mere speculation.

Sigma.Money, a yield-focused DeFi protocol on BNB Chain, announced its inclusion in the Binance Alpha Box event, providing users with early access to the protocol through the Binance Web3 Wallet ecosystem.Alpha Box is designed to highlight selected early-stage projects and enable user participation through token distribution events. As part of the initiative, eligible users can claim Sigma.Money tokens via the Alpha Events page, subject to participation requirements and availability.
From MVB program to Alpha Box
Sigma.Money’s inclusion follows its participation in the Binance MVB 10 (Most Valuable Builder) program and reflects its continued development within the BNB Chain ecosystem.
The protocol utilizes a volatility tranching model, separating assets into a stable-yield component (bnbUSD) and a variable exposure component (xBNB). This structure is designed to balance yield generation with market exposure within a single framework, without relying on traditional perpetual funding fee mechanisms.
Expanding toward Real-World Assets
Building on its current architecture, Sigma.Money is preparing to expand into real-world assets (RWAs). The roadmap includes a planned integration with tokenized asset platforms such as Ondo Finance, expected in April 2026.
The initiative is intended to broaden access to tokenized financial instruments within DeFi, including exposure to traditional asset classes through onchain infrastructure.
Product design: Alternative to funding rate models
Traditional perpetual contracts often carry annual carry costs of 11% to 40%, making long-term positions prohibitively expensive. Sigma.Money’s zero-funding-rate architecture allows users to trade with 7x spot leverage without the burden of ongoing fees.

The protocol’s design also focuses on reducing reliance on traditional perpetual funding mechanisms. By structuring exposure through its tranche-based system, Sigma.Money aims to provide an alternative approach to leveraged positioning without recurring funding rate costs.
Ecosystem activity and community participation
In parallel with the Alpha Box event, Sigma.Money has introduced additional ecosystem initiatives, including a community incentive campaign for token holders and early participants, with more details available at the link.
To date, the protocol reports over $20 million in cumulative trading volume and a growing user base within the BNB Chain ecosystem.

Expanding access to crypto infrastructure
NeoPass has introduced a new product aimed at improving how users in the CIS region and the broader ruble zone access digital assets. The solution is designed to simplify the process of funding crypto exchange accounts, allowing users to initiate transactions directly from their bank cards or accounts without relying on peer-to-peer services or complex intermediary flows.
This approach is intended to make the onboarding experience more straightforward while maintaining a structured and compliant framework. By reducing unnecessary steps and simplifying user interaction, the product lowers the entry barrier for those looking to engage with digital assets.
In addition to its current capabilities, NeoPass is actively working on adding support for more local currencies, which will help broaden accessibility and improve the overall user experience across its operating regions. This expansion is expected to make the solution more adaptable to different markets and user needs.
Streamlined funding and transaction efficiency
The newly launched solution supports direct transfers to crypto platforms and can be used across both centralized exchanges and decentralized ecosystems. One of the key features includes QR-code-based payments, which offer a fast and efficient way to initiate transactions.
On average, the full transaction cycle — from the moment a user creates a request to the confirmation on the blockchain — takes approximately 3–4 minutes. This relatively short processing time helps users respond more quickly to market opportunities while maintaining a consistent and predictable transaction flow.
Transactions are carried out through a regulated financial infrastructure in cooperation with a licensed partner. All operations undergo mandatory checks in line with applicable requirements, ensuring transparency and helping to mitigate potential risks for users. This framework supports a more stable and reliable transaction environment.
A balanced approach to compliance and usability
“As the digital asset market continues to evolve, users are looking not only for speed and convenience, but also for solutions that operate within a clear and structured framework,” commented a NeoPass representative. “Our goal is to combine financial infrastructure and technology in a way that delivers both reliability and ease of use.”
By focusing on a compliance-oriented model, NeoPass aims to create an environment where users can interact with crypto services more confidently. The solution is built to align with regulatory expectations, helping reduce operational friction and providing a more stable entry point into the digital asset ecosystem.
Supporting diverse use cases in digital finance
Funds transferred through NeoPass can be used for a wide range of activities, including trading on crypto exchanges and participation in decentralized finance protocols. This flexibility allows users to engage with different segments of the digital asset market depending on their preferences and strategies.
Such versatility is particularly important in a rapidly evolving market, where users often seek tools that can support multiple use cases within a single infrastructure. By enabling both trading and DeFi participation, the solution offers a unified entry point into the broader digital asset ecosystem.
Looking ahead, NeoPass plans to continue expanding its network of integrations with international crypto platforms that operate within the CIS region. These developments are expected to further enhance accessibility and provide users with more options when interacting with digital assets.
About NeoPass
NeoPass is a fintech solution focused on developing infrastructure for digital asset operations. It provides users in the CIS region and the broader ruble zone with a structured and compliant way to access crypto markets, combining regulated financial frameworks with modern technological solutions.

Cointelegraph Research, in collaboration with Trezor, has released a new report examining what effective self-custody requires in practice.
The study titled “The Future of Self-Custody: Turning Ownership Into Security” combines Cointelegraph Research’s market analysis with Trezor’s expertise in hardware wallet design and user security practices. It explores how users interact with wallets, infrastructure, and security mechanisms, focusing on how custody functions under real-world conditions.
Self-custody extending beyond private keys
The report explains that controlling private keys represents only one element of self-custody. In practice, users depend on wallet software, hardware devices, interfaces, and backup systems, each introducing additional layers of complexity and potential risk.
According to the research, most users operate through structured environments rather than managing keys in isolation. Wallet providers, firmware updates, and integrations shape how assets are stored and accessed. As a result, control over funds depends on the reliability of these systems and the user’s ability to manage them securely.
The study highlights that many failures linked to self-custody stem from operational issues, including compromised backups, phishing attacks, and device-level vulnerabilities. 
Infrastructure design and usability trade-offs
The research outlines how different wallet architectures influence both security and usability. Hardware wallets, multi-signature setups, and smart contract-based wallets provide stronger protection models, though they require more deliberate user management.
The report also highlights a broader shift in user behavior. Survey data shows declining trust in centralized exchanges, driven in part by past failures such as FTX, leading more users to treat self-custody as a form of risk management rather than a purely ideological choice.
At the same time, the research notes that hardware wallets reduce exposure to remote attacks, though they do not eliminate risks connected with users’ mistakes. This reinforces the trade-off between security tools and user responsibility.
Risk exposure and operational responsibility
A central conclusion of the report is that self-custody functions as an ongoing risk management process. Once assets move out of custodial platforms, security depends on how users verify transactions, store recovery material, and assess real-world threats.
The study identifies phishing, social engineering, and interface-level exploits as common sources of loss. These risks remain present across custody models, despite the fact that responsibility shifts more directly to users in self-managed environments.
Practical frameworks for digital asset ownership
Amid continued discussions around decentralization and control, the research frames self-custody as a behavioral model shaped by tools, infrastructure, and user discipline. A key takeaway is that ownership alone does not guarantee security. It must be supported by consistent operational practices and an accurate understanding of system limitations.
By focusing on implementation and behavior, Cointelegraph Research and Trezor provide a grounded perspective on how custody works in real conditions. The analysis is designed to support users, developers, and institutions navigating security decisions in a changing digital asset landscape.
The full report “The Future of Self-Custody: Turning Ownership Into Security” is available here.
About Cointelegraph
Founded in 2013, Cointelegraph is the leading independent publication covering blockchain technology, crypto assets, and emerging fintech trends. Its global team of journalists, researchers, and analysts provides in-depth news, market analysis, and research reports trusted by millions of readers worldwide. Cointelegraph Research offers data-driven insights into the crypto economy through comprehensive industry reports and institutional-grade analysis.
About Trezor
Trezor is a hardware wallet company focused on secure self-custody solutions for digital assets. Founded in 2013, it develops devices and software designed to help users manage private keys independently while maintaining high security standards. Trezor’s products are widely used by individuals and institutions seeking direct control over their crypto holdings.

BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced the launch of Futures Trading 2.0, a comprehensive upgrade to its futures trading suite designed to improve speed, clarity, and usability across the entire trading journey. The upgrade introduces significant updates across both the BingX App and Web platforms.
The Futures Trading 2.0 upgrade represents a structural redesign of the futures trading experience across order placement, position management, charting, liquidity transparency, and take-profit/stop-loss functionality. 
The Futures Trading 2.0 release introduces improvements across three core experience areas:
Seamless Order Placement: A streamlined trading interface with unified entry points, simplified position and margin settings, clearer order-type explanations, and faster position management tools such as Lightning Close.
Enhanced Market Charts: Optimized candlestick chart performance and professional tools with enhanced drawing features, the all-new Liquidation Line, a greater range of indicators and custom timeframes, and improved transparency for order book, price, and timestamp data.
Intuitive Take-Profit and Stop-Loss Tools: A redesigned and unified TP/SL system that simplifies configuration while introducing new trigger methods based on price movement percentages and profit or loss levels.

As one of the top 5 crypto derivatives exchanges globally, futures trading has been a key component of the BingX product ecosystem, serving traders seeking leveraged exposure to digital assets with advanced risk management tools. With Futures Trading 2.0, the platform introduces a more integrated and efficient interface that reduces operational friction while improving visibility into market data and trading decisions.

About BingX
Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading crypto exchange and Web3-AI company, serving over 40 million users worldwide. Ranked among the top five global crypto derivatives exchanges and a pioneer of crypto copy trading, BingX addresses the evolving needs of users across all experience levels.

Powered by a comprehensive suite of AI-driven products and services, including futures, spot, copy trading, and TradFi offerings, BingX empowers users with innovative tools designed to enhance performance, confidence, and efficiency.

BingX has been the principal partner of Chelsea FC since 2024, and became the first official crypto exchange partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP in 2026.

Rain, the prediction market protocol built for AI agents, is permissionless, fully compatible with OpenClaw, and enables anyone to launch an independent prediction market platform, receive grants of up to $50K, and earn 0.5% of the trading volume they generate

Panama City, March 20, 2026 - Rain, the decentralized prediction markets protocol, announces the launch of its AI agent-ready SDK and a $5 million grant program to support developers and creators worldwide in building, launching, and monetizing their own independent prediction market platforms. Open to builders and creators globally, the initiative aims to accelerate the growth of decentralized prediction markets by giving builders access to the funding and infrastructure needed to launch new platforms on top of the Rain protocol.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang recently described OpenClaw as part of a broader shift in AI, from systems that answer questions to ones that can actually perform work. OpenClaw allows us to have a personal agent, much like Microsoft allowed us to have a personal computer. Rain is built precisely for this shift, exposing the full stack of prediction markets - creation, pricing, trading, liquidity, and resolution - as simple, composable primitives. With Rain, builders using OpenClaw agents can take a single prompt and generate a live prediction market without manual coding or centralized gatekeepers. This allows anyone with an idea to turn it into a functioning market product more quickly than traditional development would allow. 
Prediction market platforms have dominated public discourse over the past few months and have quickly gained unprecedented popularity. Yet even as platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi pursue valuations approaching $20 billion and present themselves as part of a more open financial future, much of the ecosystem remains far more centralized than it appears. Most platforms offer APIs and SDKs that limit interaction to markets the platform itself created. This creates an environment where developers can build discovery, analytics, or trading tools around these markets, but they cannot create new ones independently.
As interest in prediction markets continues to grow, Rain is opening the system up to a wider group of builders. Developers and AI agents will have access not only to existing markets, but also to the infrastructure needed to create and launch their own applications and prediction markets directly on the protocol. The $5 million grant program will allocate $3 million directly to development building on the protocol, while the remaining $2 million will fund a daily rewards system designed to incentivize ongoing activity across the ecosystem. Rain is the first protocol in the industry that lets anyone create and launch fully functional prediction markets on any topic, in any language. Builders maintain full control over their product, branding, and regulatory strategy, while using Rain as the underlying technology layer. 
The program also gives builders a direct path to participate in the category’s growth. Every builder earns a flat 0.5% share of the trading volume they generate. The commission is paid directly from Rain’s token allocation, creating a predictable revenue stream for builders who drive activity on the platform. 

In the past year, prediction markets have become one of the most talked about sectors in the market, and Rain is now changing how these platforms are built. We designed our SDK specifically for OpenClaw and AI agents, allowing anyone to take an initial prompt to a fully live, functional platform. With a $5M pool that is nearly double the industry standard, we give creators the resources to move beyond just pulling data and actually launch their own platforms and create their own markets. By making it easy for anyone to bring their ideas to life with OpenClaw and Rain’s SDK, we are building a colorful ecosystem that pushes the boundaries of what prediction markets can become.
says Roy Shaham, CEO of Rain

About Rain: 
Rain is a decentralized protocol that provides the infrastructure for anyone to build their own prediction market platforms or applications. Using the machine-readable Rain SDK, developers and AI agents can launch independent markets and niche apps. Rain features private, invitation-only markets, AMM, account abstraction, AI market and dispute resolution, cross-chain support, and more.  For more information, visit: https://www.rain.one/

BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced the launch of BingX AI Claw, a world-first AI trading analyst designed to provide users with clarity and confidence. BingX AI Claw is designed to deliver users actionable, real-time, and tailored signals for high-potential trading opportunities.
BingX AI Claw is the latest addition to the BingX AI suite of intelligence, joining BingX AI Master, BingX AI Bingo, and BingX AI Skills Hub. Consistent with the broader BingX AI suite, BingX AI Claw will be available to traders in-app free of charge, supporting BingX's commitment to making digital asset trading more accessible while equipping users with the insights and tools needed to navigate markets with greater confidence.
BingX AI Claw instantly generates actionable trading signals and insights for users navigating increasingly complex markets, without the need for complicated configurations or long setup times:

Cross-Validated Signals: BingX AI Claw analyzes technical indicators, capital flows, news developments, and market sentiment across multiple dimensions, generating signals validated across multiple data sources to improve reliability.Real-Time Strategy Optimization: The system dynamically adapts insights and signals to trading parameters and analytical models as market conditions change, ensuring they remain up to date and actionable in the current trading environment.Self-Evolving Intelligence: By continuously learning from trading outcomes and market behavior, BingX AI Claw refines its own analytical models over time to improve the accuracy and responsiveness of signals and insights provided to users.Explainable Insights: Every signal can be questioned, and BingX AI Claw responds with clear and accessible reasoning, allowing traders to understand the underlying logic behind the analysis rather than relying on opaque recommendations.Full User Control: BingX AI Claw delivers trading insights and signals without automatically executing trades, ensuring users remain fully in control of their decisions and strategies.

BingX AI Claw is the next major step forward in our mission as the first all-in-AI exchange to make trading more accessible to everyone. By expanding on our portfolio of AI agents with BingX AI Claw's multi-asset trading signals, we are delivering a new generation of trading intelligence that both lowers barriers to entry and helps traders identify high-potential opportunities while maintaining full control of their decisions and strategies.
said Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer at BingX.

About BingX 
Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading crypto exchange and Web3-AI company, serving over 40 million users worldwide. Ranked among the top five global crypto derivatives exchanges and a pioneer of crypto copy trading, BingX addresses the evolving needs of users across all experience levels.
Powered by a comprehensive suite of AI-driven products and services, including futures, spot, copy trading, and TradFi offerings, BingX empowers users with innovative tools designed to enhance performance, confidence, and efficiency.
BingX has been the principal partner of Chelsea FC since 2024, and became the first official crypto exchange partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP in 2026.

Zoomex has officially launched the “Twin Stars Cup,” a global trading competition featuring a total prize pool of up to $150,000. The event is now live and will run from March 17 to March 31, 2026, inviting traders worldwide to compete based on trading performance across USDT perpetual contracts.
The competition is structured around a volume-based ranking system, where participants are ranked according to their cumulative trading volume during the event period. Rewards are distributed across multiple tiers, with the top-ranked participant eligible to receive up to $18,000, while additional prizes are allocated to a broad range of leaderboard positions.
According to Zoomex, the total prize pool scales with participation, starting from a base level and increasing as more users join the competition, with a maximum allocation of $150,000.
Competition Structure and Participation Requirements
The Twin Stars Cup is open to eligible platform users who meet the participation requirements. Traders must maintain a minimum net asset balance and achieve the required trading volume thresholds to qualify for leaderboard rankings and rewards.
Rankings are determined based on total trading volume in USDT perpetual contracts during the competition period. Final results will be calculated after the event concludes, with periodic leaderboard updates provided throughout the competition.
Certain categories of users, including institutional participants and API-based traders, are not eligible to participate in the event.
Tiered Rewards and Leaderboard Distribution
The competition features a tiered reward system designed to recognize performance across multiple ranking brackets.
Top positions receive the highest allocations, with decreasing reward levels distributed across extended ranking tiers. In addition to the top individual rankings, broader reward bands ensure that a wide range of participants can qualify for prize distribution based on their trading activity.
The structure is designed to encourage sustained participation throughout the competition period while maintaining a clear performance-based ranking system.
Fairness and Risk-Control Measures
Zoomex stated that the competition includes a range of risk-control and compliance measures to ensure fairness and transparency.
Participants engaging in prohibited activities including wash trading, matched trading, multi-account usage, or coordinated manipulation will be disqualified from the competition. The platform applies monitoring systems to detect abnormal trading behavior and enforce compliance with event rules.
Additionally, users must meet all eligibility conditions, including trading volume requirements and account verification criteria, to receive rewards.
Global Participation and Market Engagement
The Twin Stars Cup is designed as a global trading event, allowing participants from multiple regions to compete in a unified leaderboard environment. By structuring the competition around real trading activity, Zoomex aims to create a transparent and performance-driven trading experience.
The company noted that initiatives such as the Twin Stars Cup are part of its broader efforts to increase user engagement and provide structured trading opportunities within its ecosystem.

About Zoomex
Founded in 2021, Zoomex is a global cryptocurrency trading platform serving more than 3 million users across over 35 countries and regions. The exchange offers a wide range of trading pairs and perpetual contracts, supported by a high-performance matching engine designed for low-latency execution.
Zoomex focuses on delivering a transparent and efficient trading environment, with an emphasis on execution reliability, market accessibility, and user experience. The platform operates under multiple regulatory registrations and incorporates security measures including multi-signature wallet infrastructure and third-party audits.
More details about the Twin Stars Cup are available at: https://www.zoomex.com/en/game/twinstarscup

CEE’s Leading Web3 Event Returns in a Bigger, Expanded Format on March 24–25, 2026

Next Block Expo (NBX), one of Europe’s leading Web3 industry events, returns for its 6th edition on March 24-25, 2026, in Warsaw. With a new, larger venue, organizers are preparing to welcome the largest audience in the event’s history, further strengthening NBX’s position as a leading Web3 meeting platform in Central and Eastern Europe.
The main sponsor of the event is zondacrypto.
Expert-Led Agenda and Top-Tier Speakers
NBX 2026 will bring together nearly 200 experts from around the world - including industry leaders, founders, exchange representatives, investors, and regulators. The agenda features keynote speeches, workshops, and panel discussions covering the most pressing topics in Web3 and crypto, including current regulatory developments with a particular focus on the MiCA regulation.
The stage will host prominent industry figures such as Georg Harer (Co-CEO, Bybit EU), Miko Matsumura (gumi Cryptos Capital), Rafał Zaorski, as well as representatives from the political sphere.
“With every edition, we raise the bar and the sixth edition of NBX will be the strongest yet. Web3 is entering a phase of maturity, with greater emphasis on regulation, security, and real-world applications. NBX 2026 will be the place where this transformation is discussed by market leaders,” says Dawid Kustra, CEO of Next Block Expo.

EXPO Zone, Networking & KOL Zone
The EXPO zone will feature leading companies from the Web3 and fintech sectors, including: zondacrypto (main sponsor), WEEX, BingX, Bybit EU, Kanga, Only Best Miners, Digital Energy, BYDFi, Neti, Advapay, Lukka, Crypto Swift, and many others.
Organizers have also planned a series of side events, including an exclusive VIP & Speakers Networking Cocktail ahead of the official conference opening, as well as an afterparty inspired by the 1990s and 2000s.
As in previous years, attendees can expect dedicated networking sessions, including “Women in Web3” meetups. All registered participants will gain access to the new NBX networking app, enabling them to schedule 1:1 meetings and connect in a dedicated networking zone.
A new addition to the EXPO area will be the invitation-only KOL Zone, where selected participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with key opinion leaders and industry experts.

NBX Awards & Polish Blockchain Week
An integral part of the event will be the NBX Awards Gala, recognizing innovative Web3 projects across 14 categories selected through community voting.
For the third time, Next Block Expo will serve as the flagship event of Polish Blockchain Week - a nationwide initiative featuring a series of events organized by partners, sponsors, and industry communities. The initiative further reinforces Poland’s position as a key blockchain innovation hub in the region.
About Next Block Expo (NBX)
Next Block Expo, the European Blockchain Festival, is one of the largest Web3 events in Europe, hosted in major innovation hubs such as Berlin and Warsaw. NBX brings together a unique community of experts, developers, investors, traders, and regulators, creating unparalleled networking and business opportunities.

Publishes Trust Whitepaper outlining governance and operational frameworks as institutional participation in digital asset markets grows. 

Matrixport announced that it has rebranded as BIT, reflecting the firm’s continued development in digital asset financial infrastructure and services. Going forward, the firm will operate under the BIT brand. 
The rebrand marks the next phase of the firm’s development as digital asset markets continue to mature and participation expands across institutions and individual investors globally. Institutional participation in particular has increased demand for stronger governance, operational controls and financial infrastructure across the digital asset sector. 
Alongside the brand transition, the firm also published its BIT 2026 Trust Whitepaper, outlining the governance, risk management and operational frameworks supporting its services. The paper provides a structured overview of the firm’s governance, compliance and operational foundations. 
Commenting on the rebrand, John Ge, CEO of BIT, said:
Digital asset markets are entering a phase in which governance, transparency and operational discipline are increasingly important. BIT reflects the continued evolution of our business and our commitment to building trusted digital asset financial infrastructure. ‘Bridge into Tomorrow’ reflects BIT’s role in connecting today’s financial system with the future of digital markets.

The company said the rebrand would not affect existing client accounts, products or services and that legal entities and contractual arrangements would remain unchanged. 
As part of this next phase, the Singapore-headquartered firm is also exploring potential U.S. capital markets opportunities, including a possible public listing. 

About BIT (formerly Matrixport)
BIT (formerly Matrixport) is a global digital asset financial infrastructure and services group focused on building long-term financial infrastructure for modern investors. Built on integrity and trust, BIT bridges traditional finance and digital assets through disciplined governance, advanced technology and regulatory compliance.
Founded in 2019, BIT has grown into a unicorn with a valuation exceeding US$1 billion. Headquartered in Singapore with seven offices worldwide, BIT manages over US$6 billion in assets and facilitates more than US$7 billion in monthly trading volume, with cumulative interest payments exceeding US$2 billion.
BIT offers digital financial services including custody, trading, asset and wealth management, liquidity and financing solutions, and tokenised real-world assets (RWA), serving institutional and professional investors globally.
BIT Group entities maintain a licensed and regulated footprint across Singapore, Hong Kong, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and Bhutan, including a Major Payment Institution licence in Singapore and a FINMA-licensed Manager of Collective Assets in Switzerland. BIT has been recognised on the Hurun 2024 Global Unicorn Index and the 2025 Singapore FinTech Unicorn List.

Fast-rising crypto exchange, Zoomex has outlined its approach to liquidity and execution quality as artificial intelligence continues to reshape financial markets. Traditionally, liquidity in cryptocurrency trading has been assessed from a human perspective, based on how easily assets can be bought or sold without significantly impacting price. 
However, as automated trading agents and algorithmic systems become more advanced, this definition is evolving. In an AI-driven environment, liquidity must deliver predictable, consistent execution, not just visible market depth.  As a result, platforms like Zoomex are increasingly evaluated on whether their infrastructure can support fast, reliable execution for both human traders and automated strategies.

Zoomex Liquidity Infrastructure in Practice
Liquidity quality depends on the underlying infrastructure supporting an exchange’s trading environment. Order-matching systems, market-making networks, and liquidity-sourcing mechanisms all contribute to the stability of an exchange’s order books.
In the liquidity analysis published by CryptoRank, Zoomex showed competitive liquidity across several major crypto markets. The report recorded more than $62.7 million in BTC spot depth within ±2% of the mid-price, placing the exchange among the stronger performers in the study.

In ETH markets, the platform demonstrated roughly $29.8 million in visible liquidity, indicating active trading participation in one of the most widely traded digital assets. The study also observed relatively low slippage levels, approximately 0.03% for simulated BTC trades, which suggests that the platform’s visible liquidity translates into real execution capacity.
Another notable finding was the balanced distribution of liquidity across multiple assets, including BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and DOGE. This distribution indicates that the exchange’s liquidity infrastructure is not concentrated in a single flagship market but instead supports several trading pairs.
For automated trading strategies operating across multiple markets simultaneously, such balanced liquidity environments are particularly important.
The Growing Role of AI Agents in Trading
The increasing importance of execution quality is closely connected to broader developments in artificial intelligence. Technologies such as Claude Code, developed by Anthropic, illustrate how autonomous AI agents are beginning to interact with complex digital systems. While Claude Code focuses on software development automation, it demonstrates the broader trend of AI agents performing structured tasks within digital environments.
In financial markets, similar AI-driven systems are being developed to analyze data, generate trading signals, and execute trades automatically. These systems rely on exchanges that provide stable execution conditions and reliable market infrastructure.
As AI adoption expands, exchanges are increasingly evaluated by whether their systems can support algorithmic trading environments where execution speed and data accuracy are essential.
In this context, Zoomex provides an excellent example of how trading infrastructure must evolve to accommodate machine-driven market participants.
The Liquidity Problem: When Market Depth Isn’t Real
A persistent issue in cryptocurrency markets is the difference between visible liquidity and executable liquidity. Some exchanges display large order books that appear deep but fail to maintain that depth when real trading pressure appears.
Orders may disappear rapidly during volatility, leading to slippage and unpredictable execution outcomes. This phenomenon, sometimes described as “ghost liquidity”, creates an environment where displayed order book depth does not accurately represent real trading capacity.
While human traders may sometimes adapt to these inconsistencies, automated systems depend heavily on stable and reliable order book behavior. When liquidity disappears during execution, algorithmic strategies can suffer substantial performance losses.
Independent market analysis from CryptoRank highlights the importance of measuring liquidity through execution metrics rather than visible depth alone. 

In its comparative study of several exchanges, the research evaluated slippage and reaction times to determine whether order book liquidity was truly usable in real trading conditions. Within that analysis, Zoomex demonstrated liquidity characteristics that translated effectively into real execution capacity rather than purely theoretical depth.
How AI Trading Agents Evaluate Exchanges
AI-driven trading systems analyze exchanges using objective infrastructure metrics rather than visual market indicators. Execution speed is one of the most critical parameters. Automated strategies frequently operate on signals that require rapid trade execution. Even small delays between order submission and confirmation can significantly affect algorithmic performance.
Another important metric is slippage. AI trading models measure how closely the executed trade price matches the expected price. Low slippage suggests that order book liquidity is genuine and capable of supporting larger trades without sudden price deviations.
Market data reliability is also essential. AI systems rely heavily on consistent APIs and structured data feeds to interpret market conditions. Exchanges that provide stable market data allow automated systems to operate more efficiently.
Platforms with infrastructure designed for fast matching engines, predictable execution logic, and transparent trading environments are, therefore, more attractive to algorithmic trading systems.
Zoomex’s trading infrastructure is the benchmark in this context, as its matching engine and liquidity framework are designed to support both human and automated trading.
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Execution Quality as the New Standard
As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into financial markets, the way exchanges are evaluated is changing rapidly. Trading volume and asset listings still matter, but they are no longer the only indicators of market quality. Execution reliability, liquidity stability, and data transparency are becoming the defining standards for modern trading infrastructure.
For AI-driven trading systems, liquidity must be real and executable. Automated trading agents rely on exchanges where order book depth consistently supports real trades without sudden slippage or liquidity disappearing. Stable APIs, fast matching engines, and transparent market data are essential for these systems to operate effectively.
Zoomex has positioned itself at the forefront of this shift. The platform’s liquidity infrastructure focuses on delivering real execution rather than simply displaying order book depth. Independent liquidity analysis has shown that Zoomex maintains strong market depth across major assets while achieving low slippage and responsive execution in both spot and derivatives markets. This combination of measurable liquidity and reliable trade execution creates an environment where both human traders and automated strategies can operate with confidence.
As AI trading agents continue to expand across financial markets, exchanges capable of supporting algorithmic trading environments will play an increasingly important role. With its emphasis on execution quality, transparent liquidity, and stable infrastructure, Zoomex is building the type of trading environment that modern markets and the next generation of AI-driven participants require.
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2026 market data show significant interest in tokenized commodities, particularly gold. The market for tokenized commodities grew from less than $1.2 billion in early 2025 to approximately $5.5 billion by early 2026, with gold-backed tokens dominating nearly the entire sector. For forward-looking fintech and blockchain companies exploring real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, Africa’s vast gold reserves are increasingly seen as a strategic frontier.
According to Africa Finance Corporation analysis, Arfica’s geological formations contain an estimated $5 trillion worth of gold resources at current mine-site valuations, including more than $1 trillion in undeveloped reserves. 
On the background of visible market trends, Aurum Foundation, AI-powered trading ecosystem, is expanding its Africa focus with the official appointment of Bockarie Albert Kalokoh as Chief of Africa Relations.

The hire brings in someone with experience across government, commercial banking, and private-sector finance at a time when more blockchain firms are trying to build ties with local financial systems and commodity markets. For Aurum, that matters as it continues to build its broader real-world asset strategy.
Kalokoh’s career has largely been shaped by work across Africa’s financial and public sectors. He previously served as Deputy Minister of Finance II, where he was involved in public financial management reforms, revenue-related policy work, and debt sustainability discussions with institutions including the IMF, World Bank, and African Development Bank.
Experience Across Public Finance and Banking
Before his time in government, Kalokoh built much of his reputation in banking. He held senior leadership roles at Sierra Leone Commercial Bank, including Deputy Managing Director and, at times, Acting Managing Director. That part of his career was closely tied to digital modernization efforts inside a traditional banking institution.
Earlier in his career, he worked as a financial analyst at KPMG in Lagos, giving him experience in a regional professional services environment before moving into more senior public and financial leadership roles.
That mix of government finance, banking operations, and institutional engagement is likely what makes him relevant to Aurum’s next phase. Real-world asset projects often talk about tokenization in technical terms, but execution usually depends on something less visible: relationships, regulatory understanding, and credibility across existing financial networks.
Building Links Between Finance and Commodities
Kalokoh’s more recent private-sector roles add another layer to that profile. He currently serves as Senior Vice President at Clinq DMCC in Dubai, where he oversees strategic operations and financial structuring, and as CEO of Clinq Mining SL Ltd in Sierra Leone, where his focus is tied to the country’s mineral sector.

Taken together, those roles place him close to both the financial and commodity sides of the market. That matters for a company like Aurum, which is trying to connect blockchain infrastructure with asset-backed financial models.
In practical terms, Aurum says Kalokoh will focus on building strategic relationships across Africa and strengthening collaboration between financial institutions, commodity producers, and digital asset platforms. His background suggests this is less a symbolic appointment and more a sign that Aurum wants people who understand how these systems work on the ground.
A More Practical RWA Strategy
The broader takeaway is that Aurum appears to be leaning further into the real-world side of real-world assets. That means looking beyond tokenization as a concept and toward the policy, banking, and commodity networks needed to support it.
Kalokoh’s experience does not come from crypto alone. It comes from the institutions, reforms, and financial structures that blockchain projects increasingly need to engage with if they want RWA strategies to move beyond marketing and into execution.