US Treasury Secretary Besant: President Trump will announce corresponding tariff measures at 3 pm on Wednesday (3:00 am Beijing time the next day).

Citigroup analysts Jin-Wook Kim and Jiuk Choi wrote in a report that due to the sluggish economic activity in the first quarter and the new tariffs implemented in the United States in April, South Korea's GDP growth rate this year may be weaker than expected. Analysts say that the delay in fiscal stimulus measures may also drag down the country's GDP growth. They have lowered their GDP growth expectations for South Korea in 2025 from 1.2% to 1.0%. The government may prepare an additional budget of 100 trillion Korean won in the second quarter and an additional budget of 200 trillion Korean won in the third quarter to support the economy. They added that the central bank may cut interest rates three more times this year - possibly in May, August, and November.

AI infrastructure platform Mahojin has completed a $5 million financing round, led by a16z CSX and Maelstrom. Mahojin aims to create a "GitHub" for AI model creators and dataset developers, with the platform enabling intellectual property tracking and rewarding the original contributors of models and datasets.

Ambient completed a $7.2 million seed round financing, with participation from a16z, Delphi Digital, and Amber Group. Ambient aims to combine artificial intelligence technology to provide fast, affordable, and open smart services. The project uses a proof-of-work mechanism similar to Bitcoin and operates in a manner similar to Solana's network.

The tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) market is rapidly expanding, with the primary challenge to wider adoption being the absence of dedicated secondary markets for trading tokenized securities, as stated by Prometheum founder and co-CEO Aaron Kaplan. Kaplan emphasized the significance of regulatory clarity in the tokenization sector, highlighting that the US SEC's special purpose broker-dealer framework and ATS licensing offer a regulated pathway for issuing blockchain-native funds. Despite the increasing value of tokenized RWAs, the limited market infrastructure for trading these assets remains a bottleneck, particularly for institutional and retail investors. Two main strategies are being pursued to tackle this issue: establishing decentralized tokenized securities markets through DeFi frameworks and incorporating tokenization protocols into existing brokerage platforms under SEC-registered entities. The demand for tokenized assets, especially in real estate, is on the rise as investors look for digital native versions of traditional assets within a familiar ecosystem.

The term "on-chain data" is attracting more attention from blockchain enthusiasts, investors, and developers. This article delves into the importance of on-chain data in the cryptocurrency market, its role in market analysis, and decision-making processes. On-chain data refers to information directly recorded on the blockchain, offering transparency, immutability, and security. Examples of on-chain data include transactions, smart contract interactions, token movements, and staking activities. Investors and developers can use on-chain data to comprehend market trends, monitor whale movements, analyze transaction volume, and categorize different types of on-chain data.

Trump family seems to be strengthening its control over WLFI. WLFI was announced by Trump before taking office, but is still in the development stage. According to a report released by Reuters on Monday, the Trump family further consolidated their control over World Liberty in January by establishing WLF Holdco LLC. DT Marks DeFi LLC, an affiliate entity of Trump and some of his family members, holds 60% of the shares of the new company WLF Holdco LLC, while WLF Holdco LLC holds the sole membership interest in WLFI, responsible for overseeing the development and operation of the WLFI governance platform. Although it is currently unclear who owns the remaining 40%, this adjustment seems to no longer make WLFI co-founders Zak Folkman and Chase Herro the controllers of the platform.

On March 19, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced that the US Securities and Exchange Commission had cleared the company of allegations regarding a $1.3 billion unregistered securities offering. This news led to a surge in XRP (XRP) price to $2.59, but the gains were short-lived as the cryptocurrency experienced a 22% correction, dropping to $2.02 by March 31. Investors are concerned about a potential further price correction as XRP is currently trading 39% below its all-time high of $3.40 from Jan. 16. Additionally, XRP perpetual futures (inverse swaps) show a strong demand for leveraged bearish bets, indicating a bearish sentiment in the market.

The company, led by a16z’s CSX accelerator program, has successfully raised $5.9 million in a seed round, establishing itself as a major player in the rapidly changing world of AI-driven financial agents. Green, an experienced professional in AI and cryptography, has always been a pioneer in innovation. Prior to founding Cambrian, he was a co-founder of Semiotic Labs, a core developer team for The Graph, and contributed to Odos, a major liquidity aggregator that has enabled billions in trading volume. With a PhD in reinforcement learning, his expertise has positioned him as a leader in constructing the necessary infrastructure for AI agents to function in high-stakes financial environments. Cambrian's goal is to equip financial agents with hyperaware intelligence by combining on-chain and off-chain data. Its technology guarantees that AI models can handle large amounts of verified financial information, allowing for precise, risk-aware decision-making. Supported by Stanford's Blockchain Builders Fund and notable angels from The Graph ecosystem, Cambrian is poised to redefine how AI interacts with financial markets. Participation in a16z's accelerator is a significant milestone for Cambrian as it prepares to launch its testnet and mainnet. Green's leadership and profound understanding of AI-driven finance have already attracted key partnerships, including collaborations with EigenLayer and Virtuals. Cambrian's initial AI agent, Deep42, is already providing high-quality DeFi insights, demonstrating the practical applications of its data solutions. Green envisions a future where AI agents operate with unparalleled financial intelligence, bridging the gap between data and decision-making. With this funding, Cambrian is ready to lead the agentic finance revolution, empowering AI to navigate complex markets with certainty and efficiency. The original article was published on Coindoo.

Written by Genny Ngai and Will Roth from Morrison Cohen LLP, the Trump administration has labeled drug and violent cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) since taking office. President Trump's orders to eliminate these cartels pose a significant threat to the cryptocurrency industry, potentially leading to unintended consequences for the digital asset community. The recent legal action against cryptocurrency companies, such as Binance, for aiding terrorist groups highlights the need for vigilance and compliance with anti-terrorism laws in the industry. As drug cartels are now considered terrorist organizations, crypto companies should be prepared for potential lawsuits and ensure they are not inadvertently involved in illegal activities.