#Bitcoin Could Soon Get Zcash-Style Privacy Without Changing Bitcoin’s Rules
Researchers have developed a concept for private, Bitcoin-denominated transactions that could operate alongside the Bitcoin network without changing its core rules. The approach could bring stronger privacy to BTC transfers, similar to Zcash’s shielded transactions.
However, the system is still in development and doesn’t yet have a complete mechanism for securely locking real BTC and releasing it again.
Kraken’s Parent Payward Bets Billions on Becoming Financial Infrastructure
Kraken’s parent company Payward is betting billions on becoming financial infrastructure, not just a crypto exchange. Payward is bringing trading, payments, asset management, and institutional services together on one platform, according to co-CEO Arjun Sethi.
#Tether confirms minimal EQIBank exposure after $89M US asset seizure
Tether says its exposure to EQIBank is limited, with a maximum potential amount of less than $64 million. The case highlights ongoing counterparty risks across fiat gateway networks.