Crypto pundit Pumpius has drawn attention to the launch of ZK privacy transactions on the XRP Ledger. He noted that this is a historic moment for the network and XRP, as the altcoin gains new utility.  XRP Makes History With ZK Privacy Transactions  In an X post, Pumpius stated...

Cifra Markets aims to bring regulated, transparent access to crypto in a $2.55 trillion global market. At the time of writing, the global cryptocurrency market is a $2.55 trillion market, yet millions of users still lack access to a regulated,…...

Traders holding Bitcoin (BTC) for a short time are selling it at a loss at an increasing rate as the 7-day moving average (7DMA) of Net Realized Profit/Loss has dropped to -$410 million, which is 60% worse than last week’s reading of -$256 million. At the same time, the...

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic on Thursday flagged “multiple indicators” that North Korea’s state-sponsored hackers may be behind the $285 million exploit of Drift Protocol, the largest DeFi hack of 2026 so far that wiped out more than half of the Solana-based exchange’s total value locked. Arthur Hayes, BitMEX co-founder,...

Coinbase’s x402 protocol has formally joined the Linux Foundation, with the goal of turning its AI-focused payments stack into an open, standardized layer for internet-native transactions, according to reporting from CoinDesk. Designed to embed stablecoin payments directly into the HTTP…...

Polymarket leverages Pyth’s oracle for precise pricing in prediction markets, enhancing asset trading with verified data integration. The post Polymarket taps Pyth to power stock, commodity, and index prediction markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

YZi Labs has announced a strategic additional investment in prediction market platform Predict.fun following the second season of its EASY Residency program, according to an official update from the firm. The follow‑on round brings in Susquehanna Crypto, the digital asset…...

Crypto markets face volatility due to heavy short positions and long-term holder selling, despite oil price changes easing inflation concerns. The post Oil reversal and crowded shorts keep crypto traders on edge appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Circle’s inaction during the Drift Protocol attack raises concerns about centralized stablecoin reliability and regulatory oversight effectiveness. The post Circle took no action during Drift Protocol attack, says investigator appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Raising capital is often treated as the finish line. The 2026 reality is that, for crypto teams, it is the starting point. Funding matters, of course, as it gives a project the resources to hire, build, and grow. But in crypto, capital alone rarely creates momentum. Markets move fast,...