March 2026 has brought significant developments to the cryptocurrency ecosystem, highlighted by fintech giant Revolut's pursuit of a federal banking license in the United States. The company has applied for a charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a move that would allow it to operate as a regulated bank and offer crypto purchasing, custody, and transfer services to its 45 million global users.
This license would mark a major institutional on-ramp, potentially connecting millions of new American customers to cryptocurrency through a platform they already trust. The development is seen as a significant driver for sustained demand for blockchain networks, with Solana specifically mentioned as a beneficiary due to Revolut's previous integrations of SOL staking and payments within its app.
Amid this news, broader market confidence is returning with Bitcoin trading above $72,000. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs extended a two-week inflow streak, adding another $155 million for a total of over $700 million since the start of March. This institutional accumulation is setting a bullish backdrop for the market.
Analysts note that Solana's price, at $91 and up 6.69%, is showing a bullish cup and handle formation on the daily chart, with a key target of $130 if Bitcoin holds its ground. Ethereum is also gaining, trading at $2,134, with institutional firm Trend Research accumulating 580,000 ETH and planning to acquire $1 billion more. Analysts project a run toward $3,000 for ETH if it breaks the $2,400 resistance.
Concurrently, a new project named Pepeto is trending after raising over $7.5 million in its ongoing presale. The project is developing PepetoSwap, a dedicated meme coin decentralized exchange, along with a cross-chain bridge connecting Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Solana, and a full trading platform. The project's promotional material heavily emphasizes its presale as a high-potential investment opportunity, claiming asymmetric return potential.
