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In brief Privacy coins including Dash and Decred surged Tuesday morning, while Bitcoin dipped below $104,000. Analysts attribute the rally to Bitcoin holders seeking anonymity and record retail interest. Dash’s surge is largely whale-driven, with the top 100 addresses holding 37% of its supply. Privacy tokens are staging a dramatic rally, posting double-digit gains even…
TL;DR Macro set the mood: the hosts discussed US–China headlines, a widely expected 25 bps Fed cut and a cooler CPI print alongside a mixed earnings season. Crypto = range city: BTC and ETH both sat between big support and big resistance, producing fake-outs in both directions. Alts: First things first: Alts got absolutely murdered…
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:💰 Tether Prints $10 Billion in ProfitTether is the most profitable company nobody talks about.And the stablecoin giant just posted numbers that would…
In brief Zcash has drawn renewed speculative attention ahead of its November halving, with traders positioning around the privacy coin narrative. Endorsements from prominent investors and revived privacy debates have fueled market activity despite limited on-chain growth, Decrypt was told. The rally’s sustainability hinges on post-halving sentiment and whether user adoption can extend beyond short-term…
In brief Five individuals have pleaded guilty in connection with FireBunnyUSA, a dark web vendor that distributed cocaine, MDMA, and ketamine between 2019 and 2022. Ringleader Nan Wu received a 6 1⁄2 year prison sentence and was ordered to forfeit 20 BTC, 3,297 XMR, and $12,857 in cash. The ring converted Monero into Bitcoin and…
In brief Interpol and Afripol have arrested 83 individuals as part of an operation combating terrorism financing, while flagging $260 million in illicit crypto and fiat. The operation included participation from private partners such as Binance, which provided blockchain data and forensic tools. Crypto is increasingly featuring in cybercrime in Africa, according to Interpol, but…
In brief Bittensor and Zcash have risen by 10% as Bitcoin rebounds following weekend trading. BNB has taken a backseat as traders book profits and rotate to high-beta altcoins with renewed momentum. Experts remain optimistic but note that the continuation of a bullish outlook is contingent on cooling macro fears. Bitcoin’s weekend rebound has set…
Crypto majors see more green; Bitcoin at $118,800. ZCash continues to lead, soaring 50% to $140. US government shutdown pauses ETF approvals. Lighter leaves private beta, opens Perps platform to public. Polymarket eyes US return as soon as today. PNKSTR jumps 50% to $140M as other NFT Strategies boom. Crypto majors are green again continuing…
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…
In brief The Ethereum Foundation has launched a new privacy team, with over 28 members in different fields The news comes ahead of the Foundation launching a privacy-centric wallet SDK, Kohaku. Interest in privacy-focused coins like Zcash has risen in recent weeks. The Ethereum Foundation is launching a new privacy cluster, as part of plans…
