Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel must prepare a “bypass economy” for possible banking sanctions, and that he has asked for a plan using blockchain as one of the tools.
Alexander Zdravkov
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Alexander Zdravkov is a market analyst and crypto journalist with interests in economics, broader financial markets and digital assets. His journey into crypto began more than four years ago, driven by a fascination with the rapid evolution of blockchain technology and the transformative potential of decentralized finance. He began analyzing market cycles and identifying emerging trends before they reach the mainstream. He holds a degree in International Relations - a background that helped shape his broader perspective on global economics, geopolitics, and the interconnected nature of modern financial markets. Whether covering the latest developments in the crypto sector or exploring broader macroeconomic themes, Alexander focuses on giving readers context rather than simply repeating headlines. During his career, he has authored more than 5,000 articles covering cryptocurrencies, traditional finance, and global market developments. His work spans everything from Bitcoin and altcoins to macroeconomic trends influencing risk assets worldwide.
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US banks are objecting after the OCC kept the GENIUS Act’s ban on issuer-paid stablecoin yield but dropped a presumption against rewards paid through exchanges and other partners.
NEAR holders are voting on a plan to cut maximum token issuance by 36%, slowing dilution for non-stakers while trimming the commission income the network’s smallest validators depend on.
Stablecoin purchases can move deposits from local banks to the large banks holding issuer reserves. Community bankers want the SEC to study that shift before finalizing a crypto rule.
Germany’s largest banking group now sells crypto inside its own app, but on DekaBank’s terms. Deka quotes the price, holds the keys and chooses where coins can go, and most Sparkassen customers cannot use the service yet.
BlackRock’s tokenized funds already work as collateral on crypto exchanges, but Bloomberg reports that bank acceptance, market infrastructure and regulatory certainty still limit wider use.
A BIS working paper finds higher bank deposit rates predict slower stablecoin growth, an effect identified from periods when the fed funds rate was above 3%, as it is again.
AI agents can now order a Bitcoin mix. Flash Mixer, launched this year, has added an MCP server, the plug-in standard that AI apps such as Claude Desktop use to call outside tools.
Google has demonstrated a technique needed for future fault-tolerant quantum computers, but it has not shown a machine capable of recovering a Bitcoin private key.
Visa has taken a stablecoin feature from testing into live payment operations. Through Inyo Global, eligible firms can now use USDC to fund cross-border payouts when conventional banking windows are closed.
