France is taking a bold step toward digital independence by banning U.S.-based video conferencing tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet for government officials, as reported by Politico.

This move, aimed at enhancing data security and sovereignty, requires public servants to switch to the home-grown Visio platform by 2027. But the real excitement for the ICP community comes from an insider tip: According to a verified source at DFINITY HQ, the DFINITY team has secured a grant to develop a sovereign chat solution for European officials.This development aligns perfectly with growing European concerns over reliance on American tech giants, amid risks of data leaks and surveillance.

DFINITY’s involvement could mark a massive leap for $ICP, powering enterprise-grade, decentralized communications that’s tamper-proof and fully onchain. Imagine secure, sovereign comms running on the Internet Computer’s blockchain infrastructure – offering unbreakable encryption, no vendor lock-in, and true digital autonomy for governments.As $ICP continues to rally with tokenomics upgrades and tools like Caffeine democratizing dApp building, this rumored grant win signals accelerating real-world adoption. It positions ICP as a frontrunner in the sovereign cloud race, potentially rivaling centralized players while integrating onchain AI for smarter, more secure systems.

Official confirmation is expected soon, but if true, this could be a game-changer for investors and builders alike.Stay informed on ICP’s path to mainstream utility – from Bitcoin integrations to global enterprise plays.