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What is Zcash (ZEC)? Zcash (ZEC) is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency and a native Layer 1 coin launched in 2016. Unlike tokens built on existing blockchains, ZEC operates on its own independent blockchain. The project belongs to the privacy and payments sector within crypto infrastructure. Zcash

In brief Spot Bitcoin ETFs outflows marked their third straight day of redemptions on February 19. Total outflows over the past five weeks were just under $4B, following weekly outflows since mid-January. Experts remain split on whether the move marks a "controlled reset," or whether

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure New research shows Bitcoin is facing a discount of about 20% due to the Quantum Computing threat, and it could rise further without an upgrade. Bitcoin Quantum Discount Could Hit 60% By

Bitcoin ETFs saw a reversal with $88.04 million net inflows on February 20 after three days of outflows totaling $403.90 million. IBIT and FBTC led the inflows while many ETFs remained inactive. The four-week outflow reached $2.48 billion.

The tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWA) represents a multi-trillion-dollar frontier, yet institutional capital remains largely sidelined. For traditional agricultural giants and financial institutions, the utopian vision of permissionless, anonymous public blockchains is a regulatory

In brief Federal prosecutors have charged three former Google engineers with trade secret theft and obstruction. The defendants face up to 10 years in prison for each trade secret count and up to 20 years for obstruction. Prosecutors allege that trade secrets were routed to unauthorized l

Stablecoins were once viewed as passive liquidity tools — digital dollars used to enter and exit volatile positions. In 2026, that perception is rapidly changing. The stablecoin evolution now reflects a deeper structural transformation. What began as simple fiat-backed tokens is becoming

Rax Finance partners with ENI to enhance blockchain scalability and performance through decentralized GPU computation. This collaboration aims to redefine asset tokenization and improve Web3 applications, facilitating a robust multi-chain ecosystem.

In January, cryptocurrency scams and exploits totaled $370.3 million, the highest in 11 months. Uniswap's CEO warned of fraudulent ads imitating their platform, highlighting a user who lost everything due to such scams. The situation underscores ongoing risks in crypto investments.

At this year’s ETHDenver, Sonic Labs pulled the curtain back on something that could quietly reshape how people approach Web3 development. The team introduced Spawn, a new AI-powered platform that lets users create and deploy full decentralized applications simply by describing what they want in pla

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The White House reportedly took the lead during the latest Crypto Council meeting, narrowing the stablecoin rewards dispute that has delayed progress in the long-awaited crypto market structure

GPT360, a decentralized AI platform that provides projects and users with intelligent solutions for Web3 marketing and community engagements, today announced a strategic partnership with Magne.AI, a technology firm that focuses on developing AI-powered Web3 smartphones and mobile services for the de

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Sam Bankman-Fried has once again taken to social media from prison, laying out what he describes as “10 myths” surrounding the collapse of crypto exchange FTX and his subsequent conviction The

In brief Caitlin Long says Trump-linked crypto activity has made passing the Clarity Act harder. She says the bill’s chances are a “coin flip” in the Senate. Without legislation, Long says crypto regulation could be reversed by future administrations. If Congress fails to pass the

The launch of Melania Meme ($MELANIA) and Official Trump ($TRUMP) tokens led to severe losses for retail investors, with declines of 98.8% and 91.8% respectively. Insiders gained over $600M while ordinary investors faced cumulative losses exceeding $4.3B.

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Strategy CEO Phong Le is calling for a rethink of how banks are required to capital-charge bitcoin exposure under Basel-style rules, arguing that current risk-weighting treatment materially shapes w