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AllianceDAO founder Qiao Wang has outlined a bullish outlook for Zcash ($ZEC), suggesting the privacy-focused cryptocurrency could capture a significant share of Bitcoin’s ($BTC) market capitalization. In a detailed analysis shared with the crypto community, Wang set a conservative target for $ZEC’s market cap at three to five percent of Bitcoin’s, while outlining a more aggressive scenario where $ZEC could reach 15 to 20 percent of $BTC’s valuation. Drawing Parallels to Precious Metals Wang framed his projection by comparing the potential relationship between Zcash and Bitcoin to that of silver and gold. In traditional markets, silver’s market cap has historically…

The European Commission has opened a review of its landmark crypto regulation, signaling that the European Union is considering updates to its landmark digital asset framework just two years after it took effect. The Commission on Wednesday launched a public consultation seeking feedback from the crypto industry and the wider public on whether the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) should be updated. The consultation will remain open until Aug. 31. The Commission said crypto markets and the global regulatory environment have “continued to evolve” since MiCA took effect in 2024, prompting officials to assess whether the current framework remains…

Crypto exchange Kraken has reportedly laid off some of its staff as a cost-cutting measure, which could delay its planned initial public offering in the US until next year. The company, whose corporate name is Payward, laid off about 150 workers due to efficiencies from deploying artificial intelligence across the business, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing a person familiar with the matter. The person said AI is being used more extensively throughout Kraken, but the company is not planning further job cuts at the moment. Crypto-related companies have cut more than 5,000 jobs so far this year, with many citing…

NeuroMesh, a renowned decentralized AI infrastructure entity, has collaborated with REI Network, a next-gen Ethereum-compatible L1 chain. The partnership is set to combine the refined agentic AI network of NeuroMesh with the low-cost and high-performance blockchain infrastructure of REI Network. As NeuroMesh mentioned in its official social media announcement, the joint effort aims to unlock seamless interoperability and faster execution for the decentralized ecosystems. Thus, the move underscores a key step toward the development of machine-to-machine coordination within the tech landscape across the globe. We are excited to partner with @GXChainGlobal to accelerate the future of decentralized AI infrastructure, autonomous…

Binance has launched perpetual futures that allow users to trade the anticipated valuations of private companies before they go public. The first contract to go live is tied to SpaceX, a company expected to debut at a valuation of $2 trillion or more. The “Pre-IPO Perpetual Contracts” are designed to provide retail traders with early exposure to high-profile initial public offerings (IPOs), a market segment historically reserved for institutional investors and venture capital firms. The first listing, SPCXUSDT, will be margined and settled in the dollar-pegged stablecoin tether and is based on the expected market valuation of Elon Musk’s Space…

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated at Consensus 2026 that he has never considered himself an $XRP maximalist and that tribalism hurts the broader crypto industry. “I’ve never been an $XRP maxi,” Garlinghouse said. “Tribalism is bad for our industry. It’s not going to be a one-chain world. It’s going to be a multi-chain world. I want to see Bitcoin be successful.” The comments came during a discussion about Ripple’s brand and the $XRP community, which the interviewer described as one of the most loyal followings in the crypto space. On the $XRP Community Garlinghouse was open about the value the…

Prediction markets platforms such as those run by Kalshi and Crypto.com drew two hours of critical questioning in a U.S. Senate Commerce Committee hearing, including scrutiny on the platforms’ advertising practices, regulatory disputes and the cheating they may encourage. “We want athletes competing on merit, but the opportunity to make money can tempt gamblers — and sometimes even athletes themselves — to guarantee a sure bet,” Senator Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican who chairs the committee, said during the Wednesday hearing. He said high-profile incidents of player cheating “sow doubt in the minds of fans.” Cruz flagged some recent cases,…

South Korean crypto exchange Upbit listed OriginTrail ($TRAC) on May 18, opening trading through KRW, BTC and USDT markets. A Korean market report based on the exchange notice said deposits opened within about 90 minutes of the announcement, while spot trading was set for 4:00 p.m. local time. The listing gives users three routes to trade the token, including a direct Korean won market. Upbit also applied listing-day controls. The report said buy orders were blocked for about five minutes after trading opened. Sell orders priced more than 10% below the previous CoinMarketCap closing price were also restricted during the…

Ledger added native support for the $ADI token tied to ADI Foundation’s ADI Chain network, a UAE-linked, layer-2 focused on stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets. ADI Chain is backed by Abu Dhabi-based Sirius International Holding, a subsidiary of International Holding Company, and backs the DDSC stablecoin ecosystem launched with First Abu Dhabi Bank. According to the company, the network is designed for institutional use cases including cross-border payments, treasury operations and trade settlement. The integration allows users to store and manage $ADI through Ledger Wallet and the company’s hardware signing devices. ADI Foundation describes ADI Chain as infrastructure for regulated…

SmarterWebCompany, a London Stock Exchange-listed firm, has announced the acquisition of an additional 19 Bitcoin, increasing its total corporate treasury holdings to 2,859 $BTC. The purchase underscores a growing trend among publicly traded companies outside the technology sector to diversify balance sheets with digital assets. Strategic Accumulation Continues The company, which has been gradually building its Bitcoin position over recent quarters, did not disclose the exact purchase price or date of the latest transaction. Based on current market rates, the 19 $BTC acquisition is estimated to be valued at approximately $1.8 million, though SmarterWebCompany has not confirmed this figure. The…