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ZKsync has launched **Prividiums**, a solution designed to bring regulated financial institutions onto blockchain networks. **Key Features:** - Enables institutions to create **private and interoperable onchain environments** - Strengthens compliance through **selective disclosure** and **cryptographic auditability** - Allows financial institutions to participate in the digital assets economy while maintaining regulatory requirements Prividiums address a critical challenge in blockchain adoption: balancing privacy needs with compliance obligations. The technology demonstrates that privacy and compliance are not opposing forces but can work together through cryptographic methods. Learn more: [ZKsync Prividium](https://www.zksync.io/prividium)

ZKsync has joined over 200 organizations calling on the U.S. Senate to bring the **Clarity Act** to a floor vote. The bill, which previously passed the Banking Committee with bipartisan support, aims to establish clear regulatory rules for digital asset markets. **Key Points:** - The Clarity Act would create a defined legal framework for the digital asset industry - Bill has already cleared the Banking Committee with support from both parties - Organizations argue the legislation is necessary to maintain U.S. competitiveness in crypto markets - Senate action is now required to move the bill forward The push represents a coordinated effort by the crypto industry to secure regulatory clarity that has long been absent in U.S. digital asset policy.

**Korea's equity market is now accessible on GRVT**, a real-world asset (RWA) platform built on ZKsync's Layer 2 infrastructure. - Korea's stock market, currently one of the top-performing major equity markets globally, expands GRVT's tokenized asset offerings - The integration leverages ZKsync's zkRollup technology to bring traditional financial markets onchain - This follows GRVT's participation in the Global Markets Alliance, which aims to standardize how tokenized stocks and ETFs operate in the crypto ecosystem The move represents another step in bridging traditional finance with blockchain infrastructure, allowing users to access Korean equities through a decentralized platform. [View announcement](https://x.com/grvt_io/status/2062463234582647084)

**Institutional momentum continues across ZKsync Network** This week saw significant progress in institutional blockchain adoption across multiple fronts: - **Tokenized deposits** expanding institutional access - **Digital settlement infrastructure** maturing for enterprise use - **Smart wallet** implementations advancing - **Real World Assets (RWAs)** gaining traction The developments build on ZKsync's position as the #2 RWA chain behind Ethereum, with partners like Tradable having tokenized $1.7B in private credit on the network. Institutions are moving from exploration to deployment, with conversations shifting from "Why blockchain?" to "How do we build?" The ZK Stack infrastructure addresses key institutional requirements around security, privacy, and interoperability. Traditional finance players are now actively deploying, allocating capital, and collaborating on blockchain infrastructure.

**ZKsync has been featured in S&P Global Market Intelligence** for its role in powering the first American tokenized deposit network through a partnership with Cari. - The collaboration marks a significant milestone in bringing **tokenized deposits to the United States** - ZKsync's Prividium technology provides the infrastructure for this network - This represents a practical application of zkRollup technology in traditional finance The partnership demonstrates how Layer 2 scaling solutions can bridge the gap between traditional banking and blockchain technology, enabling financial institutions to offer tokenized deposit products. [Read the full announcement](https://x.com/zksync/status/2062174460959166493) | [Learn more about the Cari partnership](https://www.zksync.io/blog/cari-selects-zksyncs-prividium)

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.

**Transaction Submission Paused** ZKsync has halted transaction submissions as the Security Council verifies the final state root before launching the claim contract. **Key Timeline** - Verification process expected to take approximately **203 days** (4,872 hours) - Withdrawals will be enabled only after verification completes - Claims will go live following successful verification **Important Reminders** - Funds not withdrawn before May 4 are **not lost** - All funds remain fully claimable through upcoming tools - Read-only API will stay online for at least one year - Funds remain protected under governance The team will provide updates once claiming becomes available. This follows the previously announced ZKsync Lite deprecation plan.

**Cari Network is building the first tokenized deposits network in the United States**, developed alongside five regional banks: Huntington Bank, First Horizon, M&T Bank, KeyBank, and Old National. Together representing $600B in deposits, these institutions are leveraging ZKsync's Prividium technology to bring bank-issued digital deposits onchain. **Key differences from stablecoins:** - Tokenized deposits are direct bank liabilities, not synthetic assets - Integrated with core banking systems - Eligible for FDIC insurance - Operate within existing regulatory frameworks **What Prividium enables:** - Private, enterprise-controlled blockchain infrastructure - Real-time settlement while maintaining compliance - Security anchored to Ethereum - 24/7 programmable money within banking regulations The network aims to modernize deposit infrastructure for the $8.3T held by regional banks, allowing them to compete in the digital assets economy while preserving privacy and regulatory safeguards. [Read the full case study](https://www.zksync.io/case-studies/cari-network)

**ZKsync representative @gluk64 will speak at the Digital Chamber's DC Blockchain Summit on March 18.** - **Topic**: The role of tokenized deposits in next-generation financial markets - **Focus**: Bridging policy and banking infrastructure - **Time**: 1:35 PM - **Location**: Washington, D.C. The presentation addresses privacy, compliance, and institutional adoption in the evolving landscape of digital finance.