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SHRINCS Proposal Targets Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin Transactions Without Crowding Out Network Activity
Bitcoin researchers propose SHRINCS, a quantum-resistant approval design that could allow larger transaction signatures while preserving more network capacity than existing post-quantum alternatives, according to CoinDesk.
VanEck Says Bitcoin Can Perform Well Under a Democratic President
VanEck’s Matthew Sigel says Bitcoin does not need a Republican president to perform well, challenging the idea that the cryptocurrency’s prospects rely on a Trump-linked political boost.
Banks Turn to Tokenized Deposits to Counter Stablecoin Pressure
Banks are developing tokenized deposits to offer stablecoin-like payment features while keeping funds on their balance sheets. Falcon Finance’s Artem Tolkachev said the central issue is preserving deposits that support bank lending.
Ethereum Developers Propose Deposit Contract Changes for Quantum-Resistant Staking
Ethereum developers proposed deposit-contract changes for quantum-resistant staking. The plan would expand validator keys to 8,192 bytes and add a switch to permanently retire the BLS signatures currently in use.
Ethereum Draft Outlines Quantum-Resistant Path for ETH Staking
Ethereum developers have drafted a proposal to let validators use quantum-resistant keys for ETH staking and eventually end support for the format currently used. The measure remains an initial proposal, with no implementation timeline provided.
ECB Board Member Says Digital Euro Will Provide Strong Privacy
ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone said the Eurosystem would not be able to link digital euro users to their transactions. Banks and payment providers processing those transactions could still identify their customers.
U.S. State Banking Groups Target 2027 Launch for National Blockchain Network
U.S. state banking associations are targeting a 2027 launch for the BankChain Alliance, a nationwide blockchain network designed to support stablecoins, payments and tokenized deposits within the banking system’s regulatory sphere.
Zerohash back for second effort at OCC trust bank charter
Zerohash is pursuing a second application for an OCC trust bank charter after its initial effort failed to win approval. The crypto infrastructure firm says the new proposal would be narrower.
Crypto Group Warns Regulators Against Expanding Stablecoin KYC
A crypto trade group says extending KYC requirements to peer-to-peer stablecoin wallet transfers would “cripple the industry,” as regulators implement the GENIUS Act.