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Zcash Leads Privacy Coin Surge Amid Surveillance Fears

In brief Zcash (ZEC) surged over the past week to its highest level since April 2022, leading a sector-wide rally for privacy coins including Railgun and Dash. The rally comes as concerns mount over financial surveillance and sanctions, with investors seeking assets that offer greater privacy and protection from capital freezes amid geopolitical uncertainty. Analysts…

Markets

Luxembourg Sovereign Wealth Fund Invests in Bitcoin

In brief Luxembourg became the first European nation to invest in Bitcoin, allocating 1% of its $811 million sovereign wealth fund to BTC ETFs. The approximately $8 million investment marks a shift from the fund’s conservative strategy of bonds and equities to include alternative assets. Treasury director says the allocation “strikes the right balance” while…

Opinion

Morning Minute: Bitcoin vs Gold and the Race to New ATHs

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors chop on the day, Bitcoin holds at $123,000 ZCash soars 35% leading all crypto movers; RAIL jumps 100% Jack Dorsey’s…

Business

Gemini Expands Australia Push as New Crypto Rules Loom

In brief Gemini users in Australia can now trade directly in AUD through local banking integrations following its official registration with the country’s anti-money laundering watchdog. The move coincides with draft legislation that would bring crypto exchanges under the Corporations Act. Gemini has appointed James Logan as Head of Australia to lead local strategy and…