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Fragmentation or Evolution? Experts Say the Zcash Multi-Entity Split Strengthens the Network

The exit of Electric Coin Co.’s development team to launch the for‑profit startup CashZ has shaken the Zcash ecosystem. Analysts remain divided: some warn the departure exposes single‑point‑of‑failure risks and…

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Vitalik Buterin Says Bitcoin Maxis Were Right, Calls for a New ‘Sovereign Web’

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said on January 10 that Bitcoin maximalists were largely correct about digital sovereignty, arguing that today’s internet has drifted toward corporate-controlled systems that quietly weaken user…

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Crypto in 2026: a16z Predicts Major Shifts in Privacy, Security, and Messaging

A leading venture capital firm in the digital asset space, a16z crypto, has published a series of forecasts for 2026, arguing that privacy, decentralized communication, and stronger security frameworks will…

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The Great Lock-in: Why Privacy Chains Could Quietly Capture Most of Crypto This Year

Privacy-first blockchains could emerge as crypto’s dominant power centers, as a16z crypto argues secrecy, not speed, may create winner-take-most dynamics and durable lock-in as onchain finance moves toward real-world adoption.…

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SEC Confirms Constructive Crypto Stance as Privacy and Innovation Anchor Current Policy Direction

U.S. regulators signaled a friendlier future for crypto, emphasizing innovation, privacy, and individual empowerment as the SEC outlined potential regulatory paths that could reshape digital assets and limit surveillance-heavy oversight.…

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Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Drops 256 ETH to Boost Next-Gen Encrypted Messaging

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said end-to-end encrypted messaging is essential for protecting digital privacy, identifying permissionless account creation and metadata privacy as the next major priorities for the sector. He…

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