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Zcash (ZEC) exploded roughly 30% weekly after Grayscale filed a request for a privacy-centered ETF that tracks companies from that sector, including privacy coins, AI, data security, and more. Grayscale approached the SEC this week with a proposal for a unique exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on privacy and cybersecurity, the Grayscale Privacy ETF (PRVC), as revealed in the Form N-1A filing.  Privacy-Related ETF? The filing specifies that companies must derive more than 50%...

According to Tronscan data, Tron’s fee revenue soared to a record-breaking $1.758 million on February 20th. Tron’s revenue stems from fees levied on transactions, which are subsequently burned. This revenue is determined by multiplying the daily quantity of TRX burned by the closing price of TRX on CoinMarketCap. On the same day, the Tron network burned a total of 12,622,236 TRX. This milestone essentially underscored Tron’s growing adoption and activity within its network,...

European Central Bank advisors have described the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in January as “the naked emperor’s new clothes” in their latest blog post. The advisors, Ulrich Bindseil, ECB Director General for Market Infrastructure and Payments, and Advisor Jürgen Schaaf, criticized Bitcoin, outlining its unsuitability as a means of investment or payment. ECB Advisors Challenge Bitcoin’s Validity While the Bitcoin...

[PRESS RELEASE – George Town, Grand Cayman, February 24th, 2024] Staking program amassed over $129M TVL in less than 24 hours Zircuit, a security-focused zero-knowledge rollup backed by pioneering L2 research, launched Zircuit Staking, an innovative program that allows users to stake ETH, liquid staking tokens (LSTs), and liquid restaking tokens (LRTs) to earn Zircuit Points. Shortly after launch, Zircuit Staking has already accumulated over $129M on the Ethereum mainnet and...

[PRESS RELEASE – Montreal, Canada, February 24th, 2024] Solsniffer, the first blockchain intelligence tool for the Solana blockchain, is now live! Bonk’s explosive rise gave Solana an impressive boost in traders adoption, but with great power comes great challenges. The inflow of scams on Solana made it clear it needed a security upgrade. The app allows Solana traders to make better-informed decisions by detecting security risks on Solana tokens with +18 security indicators....

Bitcoin’s price has entered a sideways consolidation phase following a notable surge toward the $52K resistance level, leaving market participants uncertain about its next direction. However, a short-term correction seems likely. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart Analysis of the daily chart reveals a prolonged bull market for Bitcoin, characterized by its upward movement within a clearly defined ascending channel. This pattern indicates strong buyer dominance,...

Block, led by CEO Jack Dorsey, announced $66 million in gross profit from selling Bitcoin through its Cash App in the fourth quarter of last year. This marks a 90% increase from the previous year, according to the company’s earnings report released on Feb. 22. Block’s Bitcoin Revenue Soars to $2.5 Billion The report revealed that Block’s total Bitcoin revenue for the fourth quarter amounted to $2.5 billion, reflecting a 37% increase year-over-year. Similarly, full-year...

Recent analysis from on-chain intelligence platform CryptoQuant has found that large entities’ total bitcoin (BTC) holdings have grown to a level last seen in July 2022 due to their unwavering accumulation of the digital asset. According to CryptoQuant’s weekly crypto report, the BTC holdings of these entities have grown significantly from 3.694 million in December 2022 to 3.964 million at the time of writing. Analysts said large investors expanding their holdings correlate...

TL;DR The lawsuit between Ripple and the SEC is approaching a crucial trial in April 2023, with potential long-term impacts on the cryptocurrency sector and possibilities of extended legal battles through appeals. Ripple has gained key partial legal victories, but the final outcome and its implications are still uncertain. Could We See the Conclusion This Year? The lawsuit between Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission has been among the trendiest...

When individuals seek to purchase bitcoin and various cryptocurrencies, they often encounter a range of challenges that complicate the exchange process: Absence of necessary licenses. Unfavorable exchange rates. A limited array of payment methods. For instance, many cryptocurrency exchanges do not facilitate fiat currency transactions, thereby excluding credit card payments. Complex and bewildering user interfaces. In response to these obstacles, Wizarbit has...