ZEC drops ~30% after a critical “infinite mint” bug was revealed (now patched).
No proof of exploitation, but uncertainty and privacy design spooked markets.
Concerns remain over undetectable supply inflation risk in zk-based protocols.
Strategy’s leveraged $BTC model faces its first real stress test.
Even a small BTC sale shook sentiment, raising concerns about forced selling and a potential negative feedback loop.
Analysts warn this could increase BTC volatility short-term.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/strategys-leveraged-bitcoin-model-faces-first-stress-test-grayscale
$Zcash considers a new shielded pool and “turnstile accounting” after the Orchard bug raised supply integrity concerns.
While the exploit was patched and likely unused, focus now shifts to transparency and stronger verification (formal proofs).
https://cointelegraph.com/news/zcash-new-shielded-pool-orchard-counterfeiting-bug
Saylor calls for “disciplined expansion” of $BTC beyond ETFs into banks, credit, and capital markets.
With ETF outflows rising and demand weakening, analysts debate whether this is a reset or deeper institutional slowdown.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/saylor-bitcoin-disciplined-expansion-demand-reset
Pump.fun launches a bounty platform paying users for viral (and extreme) memecoin promos tattoos, stunts, even risky acts.
Raises major concerns around ethics, safety, and exploitation as ~$115K+ in bounties go live.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/pumpfun-bounty-platforms-funds-memecoin-tattoos-world-cup-skydives
Strategy’s small $BTC sale (32 BTC) shook markets, breaking the “never sell” narrative behind Bitcoin treasury firms.
Even minor selling is forcing investors to rethink valuation models and long term assumptions.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/strategy-bitcoin-sale-clarity-act-jpmorgan-capital-b-fundraising
Travala launches an AI powered travel protocol letting agents book hotels with USDC on Base (gasless, ~$0.01 fees).
Payments still require user approval, marking a step toward AI-driven crypto commerce in travel.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/travala-ai-agents-book-hotels-usdc-base
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