Starting August 25, 2026, Zcash coin holders with shielded, spendable balances in the Ironwood pool will vote on whether to abolish the traditional halving schedule and replace it with a smooth, gradually declining issuance curve. This vote, running until September 14, 2026, is an opinion poll that could influence future protocol upgrades but does not immediately change the network. The proposal aims to address security budget concerns by allowing a steadier coin issuance, unlike the current halving every four years. Eligible voters must hold coins at a specific blockchain height, and participation requires self-custody in the shielded pool, as exchange-held coins may not qualify. The vote also includes questions on transaction fee reissuance timing, shutting down old transaction pools, block time reduction, and upgrade timing. The outcome signals potential shifts in Zcash's monetary policy and network security approach but is not binding on-chain governance.
XRP is nearing a key technical point where it needs to close above $1.53 on a four-hour chart to confirm a breakout. The token briefly hit $1.55 but failed to sustain above $1.53, leaving the breakout unconfirmed. If confirmed, the next target is $1....
Ten years ago, Intel's market value was about 28 times greater than AMD's. Today, AMD's market value has grown significantly and is now approximately 60% higher than Intel's. This dramatic shift highlights AMD's rise in the semiconductor industry and...
OPEC+ decided to keep oil production targets unchanged for November, reflecting ongoing export disruptions caused by the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Despite rising flows through the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf producers are pumping below their quotas, ...
Tokenized stocks on the Solana blockchain have reached $12.4 billion in decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume in 2026, with Raydium leading at $6.1 billion. Solana dominates global on-chain equity DEX trading, capturing about 95% during peak pe...
Bitcoin surged past $84,000 on October 2, marking a 43% gain in Q3 2026 and outperforming gold and many stocks. This rally is supported by a 60% increase in Bitcoin futures open interest and recent SEC proposals allowing broader crypto custody option...
