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Blockchain transparency prevents companies from adopting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for salary payments, according to Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao. The executive highlighted privacy concerns as a major barrier to institutional adoption.
CZ explained that public blockchain transactions expose sensitive corporate information. Companies paying employees on-chain would reveal exact salary figures to anyone checking wallet addresses, creating transparency issues that traditional payment systems avoid.
The privacy gap extends beyond payroll. CZ told “All-In” podcast host Chamath Palihapitiya that visible transaction histories create physical security risks for users. On-chain data can reveal wealth levels and spending patterns, making holders potential targets.

These concerns reflect a broader revival of cypherpunk principles in cryptocurrency development. The movement emphasizes encrypted communication and peer-to-peer transactions without centralized oversight, values that originally drove Bitcoin's creation.
Former Kaspa specialist Avidan Abitbol said that businesses will not embrace blockchain without transaction shielding. Corporate workflows, trade secrets, and business relationships remain exposed through public ledgers, giving competitors strategic advantages.

Transaction visibility can harm companies during negotiations and increase scam targeting risks. Abitbol said the information leak threatens corporate theft and damages competitive positioning in sensitive deals.

Former Shielded Technologies CEO Eran Barak warned that artificial intelligence will worsen these problems. AI-assisted hackers can assemble transaction patterns and statistical models to identify high-value targets, making on-chain privacy essential as systems grow more sophisticated.
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Animoca Brands has received a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, marking a significant regulatory milestone as the company expands its crypto operations into the Middle East.

The license, formally issued on February 5, 2026, authorizes the Hong Kong-based firm to operate regulated digital asset services from Dubai’s mainland and free zones—excluding the Dubai International Financial Centre, which operates under a separate regulatory framework.

Under the approval, Animoca Brands can provide broker-dealer services and virtual asset investment management to institutional and qualified investors.

Strategic Expansion and Institutional Focus
Omar Elassar, Managing Director for the Middle East and Head of Global Strategic Partnerships at Animoca Brands, said:

“Receiving the VASP licence from VARA is an important milestone for Animoca Brands’ operations, particularly in Dubai and the Middle East. This licence enhances our ability to engage with Web3 foundations as well as global institutional and qualified investors within a well-regulated framework, and reflects our commitment to building and operating responsibly as digital asset markets continue to mature.”

Dubai established VARA in 2022 to oversee digital asset activity across the emirate, helping position the city as a global hub for virtual assets. Animoca’s approval adds to a growing list of crypto and blockchain firms setting up regulated operations in the region amid rising institutional demand.

Animoca Brands, known for its broad Web3 investment portfolio including The Sandbox, Moca Network, and Open Campus, manages investments across hundreds of digital asset companies and initiatives globally. The Dubai licence is expected to strengthen its regional footprint while supporting strategic focuses on stablecoins, real-world asset tokenization, and regulated crypto offerings.

The development also aligns with the company’s broader corporate plans, including a proposed public listing via a reverse merger on the Nasdaq, anticipated to conclude in 2026.

NFT Recovery and Bitcoin Yield Strategy
Beyond regulatory expansion, Animoca Brands has recently advanced its ecosystem strategy through acquisitions and partnerships.

The company acquired Web3 social gaming platform Somo, a move aimed at strengthening its digital collectibles and NFT infrastructure as parts of the NFT market show renewed activity. The acquisition aligns with Animoca’s broader push to deepen user engagement across its portfolio of blockchain-based gaming and digital asset projects.

In parallel, Animoca partnered with decentralized finance protocol Solv Protocol to enhance Bitcoin yield opportunities for institutional participants. The collaboration is designed to help corporate Bitcoin holders deploy BTC into structured yield strategies, reflecting rising institutional interest in making treasury-held digital assets more capital efficient.
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