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A non-custodial stablecoin wallet provider has unveiled new payment features that are designed to appeal to freelancers around the world.MiniPay now allows users to share virtual bank account details with their clients, enabling them to receive dollars and euros. Once paid, the cash is automatically converted into stablecoins like USDT and USDC. Big news for…
In brief Zcash has surged over 140% in two weeks, hitting its highest level since 2021. Nearly $2 million in short positions were liquidated as the token climbed to $170. Analysts cite Grayscale access and endorsements from Naval Ravikant as key drivers. The token belonging to privacy blockchain Zcash has more than tripled in value…
In brief Two men are set to stand trial in Glasgow’s High Court for allegedly plotting to steal almost $23 million in crypto in a series of robberies. The pair are accused of having identified targets known to own “significant amounts” of cryptocurrency. According to the prosecution, some of the planning was conducted while at…
In brief Market breadth has weakened as capital concentrates in high-liquidity, high-certainty assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Experts cite institutional ETF flows and a loss of patience with purely narrative-driven altcoins. Any future altcoin rally is expected to be highly selective, favoring tokens with real-world utility. Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to capture investor interest, while…
In brief Bitcoin hit a new all-time high on Monday; gold broke records on Tuesday. BTC was down over 3% a day after setting its latest record, while other major cryptos were largely in the red. Analysts think both gold and Bitcoin still have room to increase. After setting record highs over the past two…
In brief Created in response to Bitcoin’s perceived limitations, Zcash offers privacy with zk-SNARK tech. In 2025, Zcash undergoes its halving, a funding overhaul, and a software migration—its biggest test yet. A decade on, Zcash is one of the privacy coins fighting for private, and decentralized payments. For many years, Bitcoin was used to buy…
In brief BlackRock’s IBIT generates $244.5 million annually, more than any other BlackRock ETF including products launched 25 years ago. The Bitcoin ETF sits at $98.47 billion in assets, approaching the $100 billion milestone in just 435 days versus 2,011 days for Vanguard’s VOO. IBIT captured $1.8 billion of last week’s $3.2 billion in total…
In brief MIT’s Muriel Médard says “control doesn’t scale,” making decentralization inherently efficient. Her firm Optimum tested a new network layer that spread Ethereum blocks 6.5× faster than Gossipsub. Faster data sharing could make blockchains more efficient and lower transaction costs across networks. New research work led by a top MIT researcher suggests that decentralization…
In brief VanEck projects a $644,000 price if Bitcoin matches half of gold’s value. Bitcoin’s market cap stands at $2.48 trillion, up 12% in the past month. Analysts caution the target may take five to ten years amid slower, steadier growth. Bitcoin is poised to capture half of gold’s market capitalization, according to investment firm…
In brief LiDAR, sensors, and AI models convert exoskeleton motion into robot-ready actions. Study shows robots can gain new skills from exoskeleton data alone, cutting costs. A Unitree G1 learned to walk after just five teleoperated demonstrations. A research team from China’s National University of Defense Technology and appliance maker Midea Group aims to solve…
