3+ week, 2+ day ago (379+ words) [5 privacy coins that are pumping this week]Privacy coins are on a tear this week, with Zcash flipping Monero for the largest privacy coin. 5 privacy coins that are pumping this week Privacy coins are on a tear this week, with Zcash flipping Monero for the largest privacy coin. Privacy tokens are taking center stage this week, bucking the slump that has affected the broader cryptocurrency market. Notable commentators in the cryptocurrency space have been predicting a spike in privacy coin prices for months. Their projections now appear to be coming true. Some have wondered whether there hasn't been a coordinated effort to pump privacy coin prices. Zcash Foundation's executive director, Alex Bornstein, has told Cointelegraph that Zcash's recent success is due to broader concerns about governments infringing on users' right to privacy. A combination of hype and technicals has put…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (355+ words) Today in crypto: Nasdaq is aiming to move as possible on its tokenized stocks proposal, 1.75 million HYPE tokens unlocked on Hyperliquid token generation anniversary, Bitcoin may be forming a local bottom as RSI nears oversold and whales open longs. The US Nasdaq stock exchange is making SEC approval of its proposal to offer tokenized versions of stocks listed on the exchange a top priority, according to the exchange's crypto chief. "We'll just move as fast as we can," Nasdaq's head of digital assets strategy, Matt Savarese,saidduring an interview with CNBC on Thursday, when asked whether the SEC could approve the proposal this year. "I think what we have to really evaluate where the public comments come back in and then answer and respond to the SEC questions as they come through," Savarese said. "We hope to kind of work…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (438+ words) The Senate passed a bill on Monday to end the record US government shutdown, while Bitcoin has been trending on social media as it surged 6.7% past $106,000. Bitcoin has been trending on social media over the last few days as US politicians have been working toward an end to the disruptive US government shutdown, culminating in the Senate's passage of the highly contested funding bill on Monday." It reportedly took around 10 hours for Republicans to get the job done on Monday and obtain the 60 votes (eight came from Democrats) needed to pass a funding bill that would cover most of the government's expenses through to the end of January next year." "After passage, the CR goes to the House for a vote before we reopen. Hopefully, we're open by Wednesday," noted Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin via X on Monday." If the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (434+ words) Nvidia has posted a record quarterly revenue, which has helped dampen fears of an AI bubble and lift crypto and tech stocks. Tech and crypto stocks rose in after-hours trading on Wednesday after chip maker Nvidia's third-quarter earnings beat expectations on the top and bottom line, allaying fears of an AI bubble. Nvidia reported record revenue of $57 billion for its third quarter ended Oct. 26, up 62% from a year ago and beating Wall Street projections of $54.7 billion. The company reported a profit of $31.9 billion, a 65% increase from last year and surpassing analyst expectations. It also gave a higher-than-expected guidance of $65 billion in revenue for its fourth quarter, suggesting the appetite for artificial intelligence isn't yet slowing down. Concerns of an AI bubble had seen tech shares slide over the past weeks, which saw crypto also dump as investors sold off risky…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (466+ words) Japan's first yen stablecoin issuer JPYC says growing demand could make stablecoin reserves a new force in the country's bond market. Japan's first domestic stablecoin issuer says digital asset companies could soon become significant players in the country's sovereign debt market, potentially reshaping monetary policy. JPYC, the Tokyo-based firm behind Japan's first yen-pegged stablecoin, said issuers may evolve into major buyers of Japanese government bonds (JGBs) as their reserves expand. In comments reported by Reuters, JPYC founder and CEO Noritaka Okabe said stablecoin reserves could fill the gap left by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) as it slows its bond purchases. The Tokyo-based startup started issuing its yen-backed token, also dubbed "JPYC," on Oct. 27, under the country's revised Payment Services Act " its first legal framework for stablecoins. The company has issued approximately $930,000 worth of tokens to date and aims to…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (330+ words) The Czech National Bank invested $1 million to test a crypto reserve that includes Bitcoin, a stablecoin and tokenized bank deposits. The Czech National Bank (CNB), the central bank of the Czech Republic, announced on Thursday the purchase of cryptocurrencies worth $1 million for the first time to test a digital asset reserve and gain "practical experience" in handling digital assets. CNB's reserves will include Bitcoin (BTC), one US dollar-pegged stablecoin and one tokenized bank deposit, according to the announcement. The bank said that while the test is intended to study crypto and prepare the bank for international adoption to remain globally competitive, it is not planning to adopt a digital asset reserve in the "near future." CNB governor Ale" Michl said: The Bank also launched the CNB Lab Innovation Hub, an initiative to test blockchain and other financial technologies for use…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (656+ words) Bitcoin's price dips below $90,000, yet Republic and Kraken ink nine-figure deals. If this is a bear market, someone forgot to tell big money. As Bitcoin (BTC) plunged below $90,000 this week, igniting fresh fears that the bull market may be over, hundreds of millions of dollars continued to flow into crypto companies, signaling that institutional appetite for the sector remains strong. Republic Technologies became the latest company to add Ether (ETH) to its treasury, securing $100 million in financing under unusually favorable terms for the industry. The deal was structured as a zero-interest convertible note, meaning Republic neither pays interest nor risks defaulting for missed payments " a rare setup in the crypto financing landscape. "Republic's raise, while unique, probably won't spark off a new normal for how funds are raised in the crypto industry, though it is a sign of a maturing…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (497+ words) Crypto market-maker Wintermute said the digital asset market's current cycle is being driven by "recycled liquidity," as inflows from its three primary funding sources have slowed. In a Wednesday blog post, Wintermute argued that liquidity remains the defining force behind every crypto cycle. The market maker said that while blockchain continues to be adopted, the flow of fresh capital has decelerated in recent months." The company pointed to stablecoins, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and digital asset treasuries (DATs) as the three major conduits for crypto liquidity, warning that liquidity inflow in all three has reached a plateau." Data shared by Wintermute showed that since 2024, the industry has seen expansion across these three sectors. ETF and DAT assets rose from $40 billion to $270 billion, while stablecoin issuance doubled to about $290 billion. However, the momentum has since faded, leaving the market in a "self-funded…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (475+ words) Hayes" call to self-custody Zcash highlights renewed focus on privacy coins as the sector sees sharp price swings and mixed performances. The privacy coin sector returned to the spotlight after BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes urged Zcash holders to withdraw their assets from centralized exchanges (CEXs)." On Wednesday, Hayes told holders to "shield" their assets, a feature that enables private transactions within the Zcash network. "If you hold $ZEC on a CEX, withdraw it to a self-custodial wallet and shield it," Hayes wrote on X. The comments came as Zcash (ZEC) saw sharp price swings in the last few days. The token rallied to $723 on Saturday before dropping to $504 on Sunday. It then surged to a high of $677 on Monday, only to see another sharp decline. At the time of writing, ZEC was trading at about $450, marking a 37% decline from its Saturday…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago (417+ words) With Thailand's markets in turmoil, Bitkub is shifting toward Hong Kong's thriving equity market for a $200 million IPO raise, Bloomberg reported. Bitkub, Thailand's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) abroad amid a downturn in the local stock market. Bitkub is planning to raise $200 million as part of a potential IPO in Hong Kong, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing unidentified sources familiar with the matter. Founded in 2018, Bitkub trades about $66 million daily, according to CoinGecko data. The exchange had considered an IPO in Thailand, targeting a public launch in 2025, which has reportedly been stalled because of volatility and uncertainty in the Thai stock market. Thailand's equity market has emerged as one of the most volatile Asian markets in 2025 amid political disputes with Cambodia and looming trade threats. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), the country's sole stock…...