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Real-world asset tokenization has surpassed $21 billion in on-chain value, with projections reaching $100 billion by year-end. What began as an experiment is now attracting the largest names in traditional finance. @BlackRock 's BUIDL fund leads the tokenized Treasury market at $2.3 billion across seven blockchain networks. Franklin Templeton's FOBXX manages $748 million as the first SEC-registered blockchain-native fund. Ondo Finance has crossed $1.8 billion in TVL and committed $200 million to a new tokenized fund with State Street and Galaxy. US Treasuries now account for over $9 billion in tokenized value, giving on-chain capital access to risk-free yield for the first time at scale. Read More👇

Rootstone's Market Round Up ╰ An attacker minted 80 million unbacked USR tokens through a smart contract flaw and extracted roughly $25 million in ETH. $USR crashed to $0.025 before partially recovering. @ResolvLabs paused all protocol functions. ╰ The SEC and CFTC published a joint interpretation classifying crypto assets into five categories. Eighteen tokens including BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, ADA, and DOGE were officially designated as digital commodities under federal law. ╰ Japan-listed @Metaplanet raised $255 million from institutional investors with warrants that could bring total funding to $531 million. The firm targets 100,000 BTC by year-end and 210,000 BTC by 2027, currently holding 35,102 BTC. ╰ @opensea CEO Devin Finzer announced the $SEA token launch originally set for March 30 has been postponed citing challenging market conditions. OpenSea will offer 0% token trading fees for 60 days starting March 31 as it prepares a revised timeline.

The total crypto market cap holds at $2.51 trillion this week, with a mixed picture across major assets heading into the weekend. $ETH posted the strongest weekly gain at $2,153, up 2.23%, while $XRP led in momentum at $1.46, climbing 3.11%. $SOL edged higher to $89.54 with a modest 0.46% advance. On the other side, $BTC slipped 0.42% to $70,858, and BNB pulled back 2.25% to $645. $BTC dominance dipped to 56.5% as ETH dominance rose to 10.4%, suggesting continued rotation into altcoins. A week of selective gains over broad rallies points to a market increasingly driven by asset-specific catalysts.

For decades, exchange-traded funds have served as one of the most efficient vehicles for gaining exposure to a wide range of asset classes. From equities and bonds to commodities and real estate, ETFs have simplified access to markets that were once reserved for specialized investors. The arrival of crypto ETFs represents the latest chapter in this evolution, and it has fundamentally altered how capital flows into the digital asset ecosystem. Read More👇

Rootstone's Market Round Up ╰ Mastercard unveiled a global Crypto Partner Program with over 85 firms including Binance, PayPal, Ripple, and Circle. The initiative focuses on integrating onchain payments with existing card infrastructure across cross-border and B2B use cases. ╰ Goldman Sachs disclosed a $154 million position in XRP ETF holdings, marking one of the largest institutional allocations to XRP-linked products and signaling deepening Wall Street engagement with altcoin exposure. ╰ Coinbase and Bybit are reportedly in investment discussions that could pave the way for Bybit to enter the US crypto market. A deal would reshape the competitive landscape among major global exchanges. ╰ The Federal Reserve delivers its rate decision on Tuesday with markets pricing in a hold at 3.50 to 3.75 percent. Any dovish forward guidance could act as a catalyst for risk assets heading into Q2.

The total crypto market cap reached $2.51 trillion this week, up 1.72% over the past 24 hours as risk appetite returns across the board. $ETH led the weekly movers at $2,126, posting a 2.12% gain. BNB followed at $659 with a 1.58% advance, while $SOL climbed back above $90 for the first time since late February, up 1.00%. $BTC held steady at $71,481 with a modest 0.35% weekly move, and $XRP remained flat at $1.41. $BTC dominance eased slightly to 56.9% as capital rotated into altcoins, with ETH dominance ticking up to 10.2%. A week of quiet, broad-based gains suggests the market is building a base rather than simply bouncing.

Stablecoins have quietly become the backbone of crypto markets, powering over $300 billion in circulating value and trillions in annual transfer volume. They provide the base liquidity layer for trading pairs, allow traders to manage risk and move capital between venues in seconds, and now operate under the first US federal framework through the GENIUS Act, with implementing rules set for July 2026. $USDT leads globally at $187B in circulation while $USDC positions for regulatory compliance at $77B. As the competitive landscape shifts, understanding the mechanics and risks of stablecoins is essential for any serious market participant. Read more👇

Rootstone's Market Round Up ╰ The SEC has officially dismissed its case against @justinsuntron and the Tron Foundation, ending one of the longest-running regulatory disputes in the crypto industry. The move signals a broader shift in enforcement approach. ╰ @Kalshi and @Polymarket are actively raising capital at a $20 billion valuation, reflecting surging investor appetite for onchain prediction markets as the sector enters mainstream adoption. ╰ #Bitcoin is set to mine its 20 millionth coin around March 11 to 15, leaving only 1 million BTC to be produced over the next 114 years. The milestone reinforces the scarcity narrative. ╰ Markets are watching the upcoming FOMC meeting closely. Any signals toward rate cuts in the second half of 2026 could inject renewed confidence into risk assets including crypto.

The total crypto market cap stands at $2.50 trillion this week, with most major assets posting solid weekly gains despite a modest 1.04% daily pullback. $BTC leads the recovery at $71,300, up 5.87% over the past seven days. $ETH climbed back above $2,000 to $2,088, gaining 3.29% on the week. BNB showed quiet strength at $650 with a 4.04% weekly advance, while $SOL followed closely at $88.59, up 3.27%. $XRP remained the most subdued of the five, edging up 0.68%. $BTC dominance holds at 57.1% with ETH at 10.1%. The broad-based weekly rally points to recovering confidence, though the market still has ground to make up after February's selloff.

What is liquidity in #crypto, and why does it matter? Our latest article breaks down the three key metrics: bid-ask spread, order book depth, and slippage. We examine how liquidity is supplied on centralized exchanges through professional market makers and on decentralized exchanges through AMM protocols. The October 2025 flash crash wiped $19B in leveraged positions and revealed a structural decline in market-making depth that has yet to fully recover. Read the full analysis on Rootstone Insights.

Rootstone's Market Round Up ╰ US-Iran tensions sent Brent crude surging 6.4% as Strait of Hormuz faces disruption. $Bitcoin initially dropped but rebounded above $68,000 as markets assessed the geopolitical fallout. Gold gained 2%. ╰ A New York federal judge dismissed the class action lawsuit against Uniswap Labs with prejudice. The ruling reaffirms that DeFi protocol developers cannot be held liable for third-party misuse of decentralized platforms. ╰ MetaMask and Mastercard launched a self-custody crypto debit card across 49 US states, including New York for the first time. The card offers up to 3% crypto cashback at 150M+ Mastercard merchants. ╰ The Ethereum Foundation released a long-term "Strawmap" outlining seven hard forks through 2029. Key targets include single-digit second finality, 10,000 TPS on L1, post-quantum cryptography, and built-in privacy via shielded ETH transfers.

The crypto market closed the week at a total market capitalization of $2.41 trillion. After sustained selling pressure throughout February, most major assets posted weekly gains, signaling a potential stabilization. #Bitcoin held steady around $67,799, finishing the week at +0.84%. #Ethereum led the recovery with a +5.16% weekly gain, reclaiming the $2,000 level. #Solana followed at +4.77%, while #BNB gained +3.64%. #XRP was the only major to close slightly negative at -0.56%. $BTC dominance sits at 56.1% with ETH dominance at 10.2%. Despite improving prices, the Fear & Greed Index remains in "Extreme Fear" territory, indicating that broader sentiment has yet to shift.

Bitcoin is currently trading roughly 48% below its October 2025 all-time high. The Fear & Greed Index remains in "Extreme Fear" territory. These are hallmarks of a crypto bear market. But bear markets are nothing new. Since 2011, Bitcoin has experienced four major bear cycles, each with drawdowns ranging from 77% to 93%. Every single time, the market has recovered and reached new all-time highs. In our latest research, we break down what defines a crypto bear market, the structural causes behind each cycle, and key considerations for navigating periods of sustained decline. Read more on Rootstone Insights.

Rootstone's Market Round Up ╰ The Supreme Court ruled @realDonaldTrump 's IEEPA emergency tariffs unconstitutional. #BTC briefly rallied, but Trump immediately imposed a new 10% global tariff under the Trade Act of 1962. Markets remain uncertain as legal battles continue. ╰ $Bitcoin has never posted back-to-back declines in January and February until now. Down 23% YTD to ~$67K, with $4B in ETF outflows over five weeks. Fear & Greed Index hit 5 — an all-time low. K33 Research sees a late-2022-style bottom forming. ╰ Grayscale (GSUI) and Canary (SUIS) debuted on NYSE and NASDAQ on Feb 18 — the first regulated U.S. spot SUI ETFs with built-in staking rewards. With ~75% of SUI already staked, ETF inflows could significantly tighten available float. ╰ The core technical team behind @aave v3 announced departure effective April 1, citing governance misalignment and centralization under Aave Labs' v4 push. Analysts called it the most significant talent loss in Aave's history. AAVE dipped 6%.

Since the new ATH in early October, US Spot ETF balances have posted their largest drawdown of this cycle, down ~100.3k BTC. Institutional de-risking has added structural weight to the ongoing weakness, reinforcing the broader risk-off environment 📉 glassno.de/4tJOR8r