Crypto Times

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao says fully transparent on-chain transactions expose salaries and business data, blocking real-world adoption of crypto payments. Summary Changpeng Zhao argues that current on-chain transparency exposes corporate workflows and sensitive financial information.​ He warns that crypto payroll on public blockchains would reveal individual salaries via visible sender addresses.​ Zhao and industry voices…

MoonPay and Deel will let tens of thousands of UK and EU firms pay staff in stablecoins, testing crypto payroll at scale before a planned U.S. rollout. Summary MoonPay’s Iron unit and Deel will let around 40,000 firms pay wages in stablecoins directly to employee wallets in the UK and EU.​ The service targets companies…

Crypto and stock markets face a packed macro week, with CPI, PCE, Fed minutes and spending data set to test rate‑cut bets after mixed inflation and rising tensions. Summary January CPI eased to its lowest core reading since 2021, briefly lifting crypto before gains faded. Markets now focus on retail sales, durable goods, PCE and…

Tokenized Treasuries still dominate RWAs, but fast‑growing tokenized equities signal a broader shift toward on‑chain capital markets in 2026. Summary Tokenized U.S. Treasuries remain the largest slice of the RWA market by market cap. Tokenized public equities are now the fastest‑growing RWA segment as DeFi rails mature. 2026 is shaping up as a transition year…