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- Zcash (ZEC) surged 700% in late 2025, peaking at $728 amid rising demand for privacy-focused crypto amid regulatory scrutiny. - Technological upgrades like Orchard protocol and Zerdinals drove adoption, while institutional investments and endorsements from figures like Winklevoss twins boosted market confidence. - A dynamic fee model stabilized transaction costs, addressing privacy coins' usability challenges during price volatility. - U.S. regulatory engagement with Zcash contrasted with EU plans to ban
- ICP's 2025 upgrades (Fission, Stellarator) boosted throughput to 11,500 TPS but face decentralization concerns due to 80% node centralization. - Chain Fusion cross-chain protocol enabled Bitcoin/Ethereum interoperability, driving $1.14B TVL growth and attracting institutional partnerships with Microsoft/Google. - Institutions adopt ICP for hybrid cloud/Web3 solutions, prioritizing tokenized RWAs over speculative dApps amid 22.4% Q3 engagement decline. - Analysts project $11.15–$88.88 ICP price range by 2
- Zcash (ZEC) will undergo its next halving in late 2028, reducing block rewards by 50% and aligning with Bitcoin's deflationary model. - The 2024 halving triggered a 1,172% price surge followed by a 96% crash, highlighting volatility from scarcity-driven speculation and macroeconomic factors. - Regulatory challenges like EU MiCA framework scrutiny and reliance on transaction fees raise sustainability concerns as block rewards shrink. - Future success depends on balancing deflationary scarcity with regulat
- Fed's 2025 rate cuts and liquidity injections initially boosted Solana prices by 3.01% but triggered 6.1% drops during October 2025 liquidations. - Regulatory frameworks like EU MiCA and U.S. GENIUS Act drove 8% institutional ownership of Solana, attracting $101.7M in November 2025 inflows. - 35% of crypto volatility stems from Fed policy shifts, with high-rate environments eroding Solana's appeal as investors favor cash equivalents. - Solana's SIMD-0411 proposal aims to reduce token issuance by $2.9B by
- South Africa and India are leading solar-powered transit growth, driven by decarbonization goals and energy security needs in emerging markets. - Solar bus markets project $17.79B value by 2033 (21.6% CAGR), supported by falling solar costs, EV affordability, and policy frameworks in Africa/Asia. - Behavioral economics shapes e-mobility adoption, with South Africa targeting 18,000 tonnes CO₂ reduction via 120 electric buses and India using social nudges to boost EV uptake. - Cross-regional collaboration
- Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) faces regulatory uncertainty from SEC delays and EU MiCA, causing 30% price drops due to compliance risks. - Institutional interest grows with $273K whale accumulation and rising OBV, contrasting retail fear (Fear & Greed Index at 28). - Ecosystem expansion via Pudgy World and penguSOL, plus Bitso partnership, aims to boost utility but depends on user adoption and regulation. - Expert forecasts diverge: $0.02782 (CoinCodex) vs. $0.068 (CoinDCX), with technical analysis highlighting
- 12:17Prediction markets show Kevin Warsh's probability of becoming the next Federal Reserve Chair has surged, now at 39%.Jinse Finance reported that U.S. President Trump has narrowed the race for Federal Reserve Chair down to the "two Kevins." He previously indicated a preference for either former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh or National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett to lead the Fed next year. According to the latest data from prediction market Kalshi, the probability of Kevin Warsh being elected as the next Fed Chair has surged by 25 basis points to 39%, while Kevin Hassett's probability has dropped by 18 basis points to 54%. The probability for another candidate, Christopher Waller, is only 5%. After a recent meeting, Trump stated that Warsh is currently his top choice, but he gave high praise to both candidates. Both support lowering interest rates and believe rates should be at 1% or below. The market has now factored in the prospect of a more dovish Fed policy.
- 12:11Negotiations on the US crypto market structure bill continue and may be postponed until next yearChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, negotiations in the U.S. Senate regarding the crypto market structure bill may be delayed until next year due to several unresolved points of disagreement. The legislative text has been privately circulated among industry insiders, and industry executives briefly reviewed the current draft at a White House meeting on Thursday, which was chaired by U.S. President Donald Trump’s crypto advisor Patrick Witt. The negotiations involve Senate Democrats, Republicans, the White House, and the crypto industry, with four major points of contention still needing to be resolved. These disagreements include ethical standards for government officials participating in digital assets, particularly the involvement of U.S. President Donald Trump, whether stablecoins should be yield-bearing, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) jurisdiction over tokens and its authority in handling decentralized finance (DeFi). Patrick Witt posted on X that the White House and Senate Republicans “are aligned on the need to protect software developers and DeFi.” Despite the differences, the intensity and pace of the negotiations remain high. Cody Carbone, CEO of Digital Chamber, stated that all parties have a genuine desire and motivation to complete the legislation, and substantial progress is expected early next year.
- 12:11The U.S. Senate Banking Committee may postpone the review of the "Cryptocurrency Market Structure Bill" until 2026.ChainCatcher reported that crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett posted on X that bipartisan U.S. senators have once again held talks on the "Cryptocurrency Market Structure Bill." After the meeting, Senator Mark Warner revealed that, given the current status of the bill, it would be "very difficult" to review it next week. This view was echoed by other senators. It now appears that the U.S. Senate Banking Committee is likely to wait until the new year to review the bill.