Zakura released an open-source cryptography toolkit on Aug. 29 that it says can reduce the time required to construct some private Zcash transactions from more than three seconds to below 200 milliseconds. Summary Zakura Common cuts transaction construction from over three seconds to under 200 milliseconds, developers claim. Mobile proof generation improved more than fourteenfold,…
After months of negative or neutral readings, XRP’s Sharpe Ratio on Binance has climbed to a one-year high. What does that mean? XRP has seen a notable improvement in its risk-adjusted returns. The Ripple token’s Sharpe Ratio on Binance has now reached its highest level since August 2025. The indicator is currently stabilizing at…
Bitcoin traded near $77,900 on Aug. 31 despite renewed fighting between the United States and Iran that pushed oil prices higher and pressured global equity markets. Summary Bitcoin held near $77,900 after U.S. strikes on Iranian launchers lifted oil and pressured equities. BTC gained roughly 23% during August, outperforming reported monthly gains for gold and…
Another busy economic week is ahead of us as investors are trying to predict what the Fed will do next. Bitcoin ends August and enters September under renewed pressure, but geopolitics won’t be the only factor traders need to watch this week. Several important US economic reports are due between Tuesday and Friday, culminating…
Russia’s regulated crypto trading market could process between 3.5 trillion and 4 trillion rubles during its first year, according to an Aug. 29 forecast from SberCIB Investment Research. Summary SberCIB estimates regulated Russian crypto trading could reach four trillion rubles during its first year. The forecast represents roughly 20% of Russia’s estimated annual cryptocurrency transaction…
Whales bought $3 billion worth of BTC in the past week alone, while retail investors have been mostly selling. Bitcoin’s major rally from under $65,000 to over $81,000 within a week or so changed the broader market sentiment from fear to greed, with analysts initially rushing to call the end of the bear phase….
Ripple has named Academy Award winner and Water.org co-founder Matt Damon as a keynote speaker for Swell 2026, scheduled for Oct. 27–29 at The Shed in New York City. Summary Matt Damon will deliver a keynote at Ripple Swell 2026, scheduled October 27–29 in Manhattan. Ripple will combine Swell and XRPL Apex for the first…
Bitcoin’s powerful breakout has lost some of its initial momentum after reaching the $80K region. With both spot price action and futures activity showing reduced conviction, BTC appears increasingly likely to enter a choppy consolidation phase before establishing its next major directional move. Bitcoin Price Analysis: The Daily Chart Bitcoin’s daily structure remains substantially stronger…
Vietnam has not issued its first crypto exchange license, but five companies have passed an initial assessment under the country’s five-year digital asset market pilot. Summary Vietnam has not licensed any crypto exchange, although five applicants passed an initial assessment stage. Applicants need 10 trillion dong in charter capital and Level 4 information-system security certification…
Active crypto insurance coverage dropped from $163.2 million to $130.2 million, even as security exploits became increasingly frequent. Crypto platforms have lost more than $3.63 billion to security incidents between January 2025 and July 2026. CoinGecko documented 245 attacks during the period. The 10 largest incidents accounted for more than 72.5% of the total…
