Solana Positions Itself as Backbone for AI-Driven Agentic Internet
Solana Foundation says AI agents are driving onchain activity, with the network emerging as key infrastructure for machine-to-machine payments.
Zero-knowledge applications (zkApps) are blockchain-based programs that use zero-knowledge proofs to validate computation and data without revealing the underlying information. They allow users or applications to prove that certain conditions are met while keeping inputs private. zkApps typically perform complex logic off-chain and submit cryptographic proofs to the blockchain for verification. This approach reduces on-chain data requirements and improves efficiency. zkApps are commonly used to enhance privacy, scalability, and security in decentralized systems.
Solana Foundation says AI agents are driving onchain activity, with the network emerging as key infrastructure for machine-to-machine payments.
The ECB aims to finalize key digital euro standards by summer, preparing banks and merchants for future rollout.
Bitpanda unveils Vision Chain, a blockchain network for European banks and fintechs to issue and settle tokenized assets under MiCA and MiFID II, using euro-denominated stablecoins.
Solana unveils a new developer platform for institutions, onboarding Mastercard, Western Union and Worldpay.
NYSE teams up with Securitize to build infrastructure for tokenized securities and blockchain-based settlement.
Mastercard launches Crypto Partner Program with 85+ partners to connect blockchain systems with banks, merchants, and global payments for real-world use cases.
Ripple plans to obtain an Australian Financial Services License through the acquisition of BC Payments Australia, expanding its regulated payments infrastructure in the region.
US prosecutors are seeking an October 2026 retrial for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm on unresolved money laundering and sanctions charges after a hung jury in his initial trial.
US institutions invested $540 million in spot Solana ETFs during Q4, with investment advisers and hedge funds leading allocations, highlighting growing institutional engagement in SOL.
Bitwise Asset Management has contributed $233,000 to Bitcoin developers, marking its second annual donation tied to the success of its Bitcoin ETF.