Over the weekend, the cryptocurrency market remained calm with minimal price changes in major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Bitcoin held steady near $78,000, while Ethereum saw a slight decline. Monero stood out with a notable 9.9% gain, suggesting growing interest in privacy-focused coins. This isolated surge could indicate a potential shift in investor sentiment or a rotation into alternative assets, setting the stage for market watchers to see if this trend continues in the coming week.
Monero (XMR) experienced a sharp price increase of 9.90%, reaching $522.12 on August 31, 2026, without a confirmed single catalyst. The surge is notable for its steepness and distinct move compared to typical altcoin sessions, but it comes with thin ...
THORChain launched version 3.20, allowing users to swap Monero (XMR) and Zcash (ZEC) directly with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins without centralized exchanges or wrapped tokens. This upgrade supports privacy coin holders amid increasing delistin...
The crypto market cap closed the week flat at $2.73 trillion after volatile swings between $2.70 trillion and $2.79 trillion, following a prior week’s $500 billion surge. Bitcoin showed resilience, finishing with a modest 1% weekly gain and over 20% ...
Zcash (ZEC) surged to an eight-year high near $868 in August 2026 following Grayscale's launch of the first US spot Zcash ETF on NYSE Arca, signaling strong institutional interest in financial privacy. The recent price rally also reflects confidence ...
