Enterprise Ethereum Alliance

The EEA.eth is super excited to host Jamal Raees from Polygon Labs and Daniel Lynch from Consensys MetaMask / Linea for a 50min mainstage panel at the annual ACH conference Nacha . We will show 2000 bank and payment executives the power of Ethereum. This is a taste of the new L2 program we have cooking.

Arbitrum just became the first L2 to cross $300B in volume on the Uniswap Protocol Onchain history made 🏆

Hong Kong’s Progressive Stance on Ethereum ETFs: A New Era for Crypto Investment In a groundbreaking move, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is contemplating allowing staking for spot Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). This initiative positions Hong Kong ahead of many global counterparts, including the United States, in integrating staking mechanisms into mainstream financial products. Understanding Staking in Ethereum ETFs Staking involves participants locking up their Ether (ETH) holdings to support network operations and, in return, earning rewards. By incorporating staking into ETFs, investors can potentially receive additional yields, enhancing the attractiveness of these financial products. This approach not only benefits investors but also contributes to the overall security and efficiency of the Ethereum network. Contrasting Regulatory Approaches While Hong Kong explores this progressive path, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) maintains a more conservative stance. The SEC has raised concerns about staking, viewing it as a potential investment contract and, consequently, a violation of securities laws. This has led to legal actions against major crypto firms over their staking products. Staking: The Emerging ‘Risk-Free’ Rate in Crypto Traditionally, the risk-free rate in finance refers to the return on an investment with zero risk, often associated with government bonds. In the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape, staking yields are increasingly being viewed as a crypto-equivalent to this risk-free rate. Platforms like Ethereum offer staking rewards that, while not entirely devoid of risk, provide a baseline return for crypto investors. This paradigm shift underscores the evolving nature of value generation in the crypto ecosystem. Implications for Investors For investors, the potential integration of staking into Ethereum ETFs in Hong Kong presents a novel opportunity. It combines the benefits of traditional ETF structures with the added yields from staking, offering a more diversified and potentially lucrative investment avenue. However, it’s essential to approach this innovation with a clear understanding of the associated risks, including regulatory uncertainties and the inherent volatility of the crypto market. Conclusion Hong Kong’s consideration to allow staking in Ethereum ETFs signifies a pivotal moment in the convergence of traditional finance and the crypto world. As staking emerges as the new ‘risk-free’ rate in the digital asset space, investors and regulators alike must navigate this evolving landscape with diligence and foresight #ethereum #staking #etfs

Ethereum = #1 for enterprise adoption. Thank you @kaereste @l2beat and @pbrody for being such champions of Ethereum - Follow the EY Blockchain Summit over the next 2 days for the latest enterprise conversations. See streaming here : https://shorturl.at/R8V21

💥 Stablecoin is on FIRE. It is set to disrupt $2.4T annual payment industry. But 👇 ...behind the buzz lies a web of invisible infrastructure, protocols, and players. Stablecoins ≠ Simple Here’s your 30-second crash course on the network of service providers works behind the scenes — connecting wallets to rails, enabling money to flow seamlessly across borders: 1️⃣ On/Off-Ramps To enter or exit the stablecoin economy, users need conversion channels — from fiat to crypto and back. Think credit cards, exchanges, OTC desks, APIs. Availability depends heavily on regulatory compliance by region. Example: MoonPay, Transak, Nuvei 2️⃣ Routing and Settlement The magic layer — this is where stablecoin payments get routed, fees optimized, FX managed, and transactions batched efficiently. Think of it as the Plaid + SWIFT of crypto. Example: Stripe (post acquisition of Bridge), BVNK, Brale 3️⃣ Card Issuance Want to spend stablecoins at checkout? You’ll need a card. This links directly into the on-ramp and routing layer and connects with traditional PSPs. Example: Baanx Group Ltd (MetaMask Card issuance partner), KAST, Rain (just raised $24.5M) 4️⃣ Merchants Acceptance To enable retail flow in payment market, merchants need to be able to accept stables - and get paid either in fiat or hold stables. Example: BitPay, Paysafe, CoinGate 5️⃣ Banking Payments are just the start. Real power comes from building on top — think savings, tokenized assets, and investment flows. Come for payment, stay for yields/gains - think tokenized MMF, equities etc. Example: Decaf, Lemon, StraitsX Stablecoin payments aren’t magic. They’re powered by a layered stack of players — from on-ramps to yield protocols. ✅ Understanding this stack is the key to unlocking the next generation of global finance. To learn more about the stablecoin business, visit here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ejU-jmQc

Major Regulatory Win: FDIC Opens Door for Enterprise Ethereum Adoption This regulatory clarification means FDIC-supervised financial institutions can now engage in permissible crypto activities without receiving prior approval - including blockchain-based settlement systems, acting as crypto custodians, and maintaining stablecoin reserves. For the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance and our partners, this represents a significant milestone. Banks can now more easily integrate with Ethereum-based solutions for payments, settlements, and other financial services. Ethereum is open for business! https://lnkd.in/exWpFT2R

This is the moment when our industry can transition from being just about cryptocurrencies to also being about the next version of the financial system, reaching its long awaited full potential on a global scale. What we need now is for the world's largest governments to adopt our industry's approach to ownership, data and transactions as their preferred method for both their domestic economy and their preferred method to transact internationally. If our industry's technology provide's the value/improvements that I know it can, then we can be the ones defining the fairer, more transparent and globally connected future. What I am seeing from the United States government is very significant for getting us to the next stage. After meeting with multiple Senators and Congressman, as well as top leaders of US regulators and other senior government officials, I can clearly see that we are on the way to this next stage of our industry. This transition to a Web3 Financial system will greatly benefit the U.S. financial system, especially if it leads the way, as well as benefiting the entire global financial system. The overall approach that I think should be considered for the US financial system can be seen here: https://lnkd.in/ehF2Si6g (Slides: https://lnkd.in/eYN3pg9d )

I've been predicting this new tech stack moment for some time given the prevalence of AI and digital ownership (digital assets, etc) The future of digital experiences is built on a Read Write Own Infer stack ...

Hurry, spaces are going fast for the 2025 EY Global Blockchain Summit!    One of the key dates in the blockchain calendar is two weeks away and it’s our biggest lineup yet. This year’s Summit includes speakers from SAP, Microsoft, J.P. Morgan, the World Bank, Crypto Council for Innovation, the European Commission and many more…   There is still time to register if you act fast. RSVP: https://cvent.me/lAN1Xr    #blockchain #ethereum #digitalassets  Below are some of the amazing speakers we have lined up! Clare Adelgren Chen Zur Muneeb Shah Amarjit Singh 💙John Whelan James J. Angel junxue chu Federico De Poli Joris Dekker Vito Domizio Ariel Gabizon Avner Geifman Christoph Hock Colin Jones Peter Kerstens Konrad Laesser Michael Livesey Stephanie Lok Floris Lugt Jana Mackintosh Igor Mandrigin Igor Mikhalev Ivo Mósca Advit Nath Mercina Tillemann Perez Sandra Persing Teddy Pornprinya Diego Prats Ria Roerink Karen Scarbrough Bernhard Schweizer Krzysztof Urbanski Jiajie Zhang

It's Saturday night, why not playing with data. We compared the daily transaction value from global major financial institutions with all major blockchain Total Value Lock in DeFi protocol in 2024. https://lnkd.in/e2YCJu-G It is outstanding that Ethereum and Web3 is just visible in that chart with less than 15 years of existence. We need to keep pushing and start playing in the big league. Ethereum is open for business !