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Zcash Co-Founder Proposes Ending Grants Funding
A Zcash co-founder proposes ending grants funding while citing a $125 million treasury. The proposal could reshape project development, spending priorities, and treasury governance.
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Circle’s USDC Revenue at Risk From AI Agents, Mizuho Says
Mizuho estimates that AI agents could create a 10% to 20% medium-term downside risk to Circle’s reserve revenue. The threat is not to USDC’s peg, but to the interest earned when customers keep balances parked in the stablecoin.
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Netanyahu’s Blockchain Plan to Evade Financial Sanctions
Benjamin Netanyahu says blockchain and crypto could help Israel respond to potential international financial sanctions. The idea highlights crypto’s cross-border potential while raising concerns about enforcement, regulation, and security.
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Visa Stablecoin Funding Enters Production, Explained
Visa is moving stablecoin-enabled Visa Direct prefunding into production through Inyo Global, signaling that blockchain-based funding is entering mainstream payment infrastructure. Eligible businesses may gain faster, more flexible settlement options as adoption expands.
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SEC Crypto Custody Proposal Could Reshape Fund Digital Assets
The SEC has proposed a tailored crypto custody framework for advisers and regulated funds. Although the details are not final, clearer safeguards could reshape institutional digital asset management and investor protection.
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ESMA Warns EU Crypto Firms Over Non-Compliant Stablecoins
ESMA says EU-licensed crypto providers should stop offering services involving stablecoins that do not meet MiCA requirements. The warning could reshape listings, liquidity, and stablecoin use across Europe.
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Sony’s SONEIUM Token and the Future of Tokenized Licensing
Sony is preparing the SONEIUM token for its Layer-2 blockchain and exploring tokenized licensing for creators. The projects could connect entertainment intellectual property with practical blockchain applications.
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OCC Invites US Banks to Launch Payment Stablecoins
The OCC is encouraging US banks to issue payment stablecoins as the GENIUS Act approaches implementation. The initiative could expand regulated competition, improve access to digital dollars, and bring banks deeper into blockchain payments.