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Community and regional banks are gaining access to **shared tokenized deposit infrastructure** built on ZKsync's Prividium platform. **Key advantages for traditional banks:** - Leverage existing relationships, trust, and regulatory standing - Compete with digital-native entrants in the digital assets economy - Access compliant blockchain rails without sacrificing regulatory requirements The infrastructure, called **Cari**, runs on a permissioned, private blockchain powered by Prividium. It enables regulated US banks to issue bank-backed digital money while maintaining compliance. Tokenized deposits are bank-issued digital deposits that operate on blockchain infrastructure, secured by Ethereum. Prividium provides the enterprise-controlled environment banks need to participate in this emerging financial system. This development gives traditional financial institutions the technical foundation to offer digital asset services while preserving their regulatory advantages over newer market entrants. [Read more](https://www.zksync.io/blog/clarity-act-us-digital-finance-infrastructure)

**Cari Network**, a tokenized deposit platform built on Prividium, has joined the **American Bankers Association's Premier Partner Network**, significantly expanding its reach across the United States. **Key developments:** - Access extended to **30+ financial institutions** across America - Combined network and pipeline represents **$10+ trillion in assets** - Marks major milestone for bank-governed tokenized deposits The partnership positions Cari as a bridge between traditional banking infrastructure and blockchain technology, enabling institutions to explore tokenized deposits within a regulated framework. [Read full announcement](https://www.cari.com/news/cari-joins-american-bankers-association%E2%80%99s-premier-partner-network-expands-bank-governed-tokenized-deposit-network)

ZKsync has published a detailed breakdown of their **Private Atomic Delivery versus Payment (DvP)** system on Prividiums. **Key Features:** - Seven-step process from initial agreement to final settlement - Built-in expiry safety mechanism if either party fails to lock funds - Eliminates principal risk in cross-institutional settlements - Enables private atomic swaps of tokenized assets between institutions **How It Works:** The system allows two institutions to coordinate asset swaps across independently governed Prividium Zones without requiring mutual trust. Delivery and payment settle simultaneously as a single atomic event. This builds on ZKsync's earlier announcements about combining privacy with atomic settlement to enable new onchain economic networks. [View the announcement](https://x.com/zksync/status/2069132329663258927)

ZKsync has co-sponsored SODA's 2026 Tokenization at Investment Banking survey, which gathered insights from 16 of the world's largest sell-side institutions. The report provides a practical assessment of the current state of tokenization in traditional finance. It examines how major investment banks are approaching and implementing tokenization strategies. **Key aspects:** - Survey includes participation from major financial institutions - Offers data-driven perspective on tokenization adoption - Available for download on ZKsync's blog The full report can be accessed at [zksync.io/blog/soda-tokenization-report-2026](https://www.zksync.io/blog/soda-tokenization-report-2026)

ZKsync has introduced a **Managed Services** offering designed specifically for financial institutions entering the digital assets space. The service aims to provide: - Fast time to market for institutions - Operational excellence in digital asset management - Infrastructure support for competing in the crypto economy This offering represents ZKsync's push to bridge traditional finance with blockchain technology, making it easier for banks and financial institutions to adopt Layer 2 solutions without building infrastructure from scratch. [Learn more about ZKsync Managed Services](https://www.zksync.io/managed-services)

**RealFin** has integrated **Prividium** to enhance its institutional real-world asset (RWA) infrastructure, combining private execution with Ethereum liquidity for regulated finance. **Key developments:** - Prividium now supports **Hyperledger Besu**, used by 35% of global enterprise blockchains - Institutions can add ZK-proven privacy and Ethereum connectivity without replacing existing contracts or validators - The solution enables both **confidentiality and auditability** for institutional needs - No infrastructure replacement required—existing systems can be upgraded seamlessly This integration addresses the growing demand for onchain finance infrastructure that combines privacy, compliance, and access controls while maintaining regulatory approval.

The ZKsync Network released its weekly roundup covering major developments across the ecosystem. **Key Updates Include:** - New partnership announcements - Latest industry reports - Product feature releases The roundup provides a comprehensive overview of activity on the Ethereum Layer 2 network. ZKsync continues to expand its ecosystem through strategic collaborations and technical improvements. These weekly updates track the network's progress in scaling Ethereum through zero-knowledge rollup technology.

The experimental phase of tokenization has concluded, with financial institutions now requiring concrete economic benefits and scalable infrastructure. **Key Industry Shifts:** - 40% of banks anticipate tokenization will fundamentally transform liquidity management - 60% expect debt capital markets to be reshaped within five years - Focus has shifted from pilots to shared market infrastructure that delivers measurable value Banks now view tokenization as a structural market transformation rather than an experimental technology, marking a transition from testing to implementation.

Across Protocol has become one of the first three teams to join OpenZeppelin's Continuous Security Program, alongside Uniswap and zkSync. **Key Points:** - The program provides AI-powered security with always-on coverage - Moves beyond traditional point-in-time audits to continuous monitoring - Aims to build trust with enterprise customers through proven security standards - Reflects DeFi's evolution toward institutional-grade security practices The initiative addresses a critical need as DeFi protocols seek broader adoption by demonstrating commitment to security as an ongoing process rather than periodic checkpoints.

ZKsync's first staking pilot season has ended, marking a significant milestone for the Layer 2 network. **Key Metrics:** - Total $ZK staked: ~350 million - New active delegation: ~200 million - Total active delegation: ~1.2 billion - Rewards distributed: 5 million $ZK - Target rate: 10.0% APR The pilot program tested staking mechanics and community participation on the zkRollup network. A comprehensive Season 1 Summary and Key Takeaways Report will be published to the forums soon, detailing performance data and lessons learned. The results will inform the design of future staking seasons as ZKsync continues building its proof-of-stake infrastructure.