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Zcash (ZEC) trades at $676.64 as of press time, marking its highest valuation since January 2018. The privacy-focused cryptocurrency posted a 26% gain in the past 24 hours and a 1,486% surge over the past three months. The token now ranks as the 18th-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, at $11.2 billion, positioning it near Hyperliquid […] The post Zcash soars 1,486% in 3 months and reaches highest price since 2018 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

As regulated futures proliferate across alts, the “long DAT, short futures” trade could become an ideal way for Wall Street to capture crypto yield without touching a wallet or suffering from the intense volatility that defines crypto as an asset class, argues CoinFund’s Chris Perkins.

The CEO of former crypto exchange Thodex was found dead in his prison cell. He was serving time for a $2-billion exit scam. Faruk Fatih Özer was found dead in his prison cell on Nov. 1. The former CEO of now-defunct crypto exchange Thodex was serving an 11,000-year sentence for running one of the largest crypto scams in history. His death marks the latest turn in the Thodex saga, with ripple effects so significant they altered Turkish cryptocurrency laws. The initial details of Özer’s death point to suicide, but the investigation is still ongoing. It has once more brought Thodex back into the spotlight. Read more

The CEO of former crypto exchange Thodex was found dead in his prison cell. He was serving time for a $2-billion exit scam. Faruk Fatih Özer was found dead in his prison cell on Nov. 1. The former CEO of now-defunct crypto exchange Thodex was serving an 11,000-year sentence for running one of the largest crypto scams in history. His death marks the latest turn in the Thodex saga, with ripple effects so significant they altered Turkish cryptocurrency laws. The initial details of Özer’s death point to suicide, but the investigation is still ongoing. It has once more brought Thodex back into the spotlight. Read more

Large bitcoin holders continue to offload as smaller investors accumulate, creating a stark divide in market behavior.

Pakistan is considering a rupee-backed stablecoin and a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to expand financial inclusion. Pakistan is considering launching a rupee-backed stablecoin, as experts warn that delays in regulating digital assets could cost the country up to $25 billion in lost economic opportunities. Speaking at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) Conference on Friday, Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) President Zafar Masud said the nation could unlock $20–$25 billion in crypto-related growth, according to a report by local news outlet Daily Times. Masud pointed out the booming global stablecoin market, adding that Pakistan is “seriously considering a rupee-backed stablecoin” and that a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) could improve financial access while reducing remittance costs. Read more

Pakistan is considering a rupee-backed stablecoin and a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to expand financial inclusion. Pakistan is considering launching a rupee-backed stablecoin, as experts warn that delays in regulating digital assets could cost the country up to $25 billion in lost economic opportunities. Speaking at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) Conference on Friday, Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) President Zafar Masud said the nation could unlock $20–$25 billion in crypto-related growth, according to a report by local news outlet Daily Times. Masud pointed out the booming global stablecoin market, adding that Pakistan is “seriously considering a rupee-backed stablecoin” and that a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) could improve financial access while reducing remittance costs. Read more

Samourai Wallet cofounder Keonne Rodriguez received the maximum sentence this week of five years in prison for writing code. As a developer sits in a jail cell for building privacy tools, many in the Bitcoin community, including Max Keiser, are pushing for a full pardon. Crypto crackdown: Beyond campaign promises Donald Trump vowed during his […] The post Privacy on trial as Samourai Wallet cofounder lands in jail for writing code appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin's three-year bull market remains structurally intact if ~$100K holds, according to Galaxy Research.

AI isn’t a bubble. It’s already reshaping markets. Autonomous AI agents now drive trading, outperforming humans and rewriting how money moves. Opinion by: Saad Naja, Founder and CEO at PiP World While the world debates whether AI is the next dot-com bubble, chasing valuations rather than implications, they’re missing the underlying innovation story. The same AI infrastructure fueling trillion-dollar bets is already rewriting how money moves. AI is no longer an investment theme. It’s the market itself.  What few noticed is that the same AI infrastructure driving the headlines is already reshaping the markets from within. Read more

AI isn’t a bubble. It’s already reshaping markets. Autonomous AI agents now drive trading, outperforming humans and rewriting how money moves. Opinion by: Saad Naja, Founder and CEO at PiP World While the world debates whether AI is the next dot-com bubble, chasing valuations rather than implications, they’re missing the underlying innovation story. The same AI infrastructure fueling trillion-dollar bets is already rewriting how money moves. AI is no longer an investment theme. It’s the market itself.  What few noticed is that the same AI infrastructure driving the headlines is already reshaping the markets from within. Read more

Zcash (ZEC) soared more than 400% over the past month, climbing above $700 before easing to $548 amid a rally in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has revealed that Zcash (ZEC) is now the second-largest holding in his family office Maelstrom, trailing only Bitcoin (BTC). “Due to the rapid ascent in price, ZEC is now the 2nd largest *LIQUID* holding in MaelstromFund portfolio behind BTC,” he wrote in a Friday post on X. The disclosure comes amid a sharp rally in Zcash, which has climbed from a low of $137 to over $730 in the past month, representing an increase of more than 400%.   Read more

Zcash (ZEC) soared more than 400% over the past month, climbing above $700 before easing to $548 amid a rally in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has revealed that Zcash (ZEC) is now the second-largest holding in his family office Maelstrom, trailing only Bitcoin (BTC). “Due to the rapid ascent in price, ZEC is now the 2nd largest *LIQUID* holding in MaelstromFund portfolio behind BTC,” he wrote in a Friday post on X. The disclosure comes amid a sharp rally in Zcash, which has climbed from a low of $137 to over $730 in the past month, representing an increase of more than 400%.   Read more

XRP recovered 4.59% to $2.3140 as Canary Capital, Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, and 21Shares filed amended S-1s to circumvent SEC delays from the government shutdown, positioning for potential November launches while the token trades below key moving averages ahead of a potential death cross. The post XRP Price Prediction: Post-Swell Volatility – Traders Watch for Confirmation of the XRP Death Cross and Next Move appeared first on Cryptonews.

Trump Media's $2 billion Bitcoin treasury acquired at $118,000 faces mounting losses as BTC tests the critical 50-week EMA support at $100,887, while analysts monitor resistance levels between $106,000 and $120,000. The post Bitcoin Price Analysis: $2 Billion Bitcoin Acquisition by Trump Media Now Underwater – Where Is the Onchain Support? appeared first on Cryptonews.

NEAR, RENDER, DOT, and VET are among the other double-digit gainers today.

Bitcoin’s mining industry is feeling the strain as profitability plunges to its lowest point in months, forcing many operators to weigh shutdowns. The post Bitcoin Miners Face Squeeze as Hash Price Nears Break-Even Levels appeared first on Cryptonews.

American Bitcoin (ABTC), backed by Eric and Donald Trump Jr., has expanded its holdings to 4,004 BTC worth $415 million. The post Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Expands Holdings to 4,004 BTC Worth $415M appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP has gained around 5% daily but there's a big price warning from a prominent analyst.

Digital asset treasury companies are under heavy pressure as the month-long crypto downturn erases billions in balance sheet value. The post Crypto Treasuries Take a Hit as Month-Long Market Slump Erodes Balance Sheets appeared first on Cryptonews.