Author: 行政
The entire Electric Coin Company team behind Zcash development exited after governance changes. A new company will be formed to continue the same privacy-focused mission. The Zcash protocol remains unaffected despite leadership and governance turmoil. Electric Coin Company, the long-standing development organisation behind Zcash, is preparing to start a new company following a sudden and highly public split tied to governance disputes. According to public statements and reporting, the entire Electric Coin Company team has departed from its previous organisational arrangement with Bootstrap, the nonprofit created to support Zcash. Notably, the exit was not framed as a routine resignation or…
Nike sold its digital fashion studio RTFKT on December 16, ending its high-profile push into blockchain collectibles and digital sneakers. The sale triggered a 200% price rebound for the flagship Clone-X NFT collection, which had previously lost nearly all its value following RTFKT’s shutdown notice. While the transaction terms and buyer remain undisclosed, the move aligns with Nike’s strategy to refocus on its core athletic business under new CEO Elliott Hill. Nike has sold RTFKT, the Non-Fungible Token (NFT) studio behind the Clone-X collection, prompting a sharp rebound in Clone-X prices after months of depressed trading. Clone-X NFTs rose to…
20% of SKR supply is reserved for Solana Seeker phone users and developers via airdrop. Seeker Season 1 saw over 100,000 users, 9 million transactions, and $2.6 billion in volume. SKR launches on January 21 with governance, staking, and Guardian delegation. Solana Mobile has officially confirmed plans to airdrop a significant portion of its upcoming SKR token to users of its Seeker smartphone. The announcement marks a major milestone for the Solana Mobile ecosystem as it transitions from early adoption into a token-powered governance and incentive model. With the SKR launch scheduled for January 21, Solana Mobile is positioning the…
Wyoming launched the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), the first state-issued stablecoin in the US, now available for public purchase on the Solana blockchain via Kraken. Managed by Franklin Templeton, the token is backed by 102% overcollateralised reserves of US dollars and Treasuries. Using LayerZero technology, FRNT supports instant cross-chain transfers to seven networks and integrates with a Visa-backed card for everyday retail payments. Wyoming has begun public sales of its Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), a dollar-pegged asset issued under the Wyoming Stable Token Commission and launched on Solana. State officials described it as the first state-issued, blockchain-based token designed to…
Trustless BTCVaults aim to use Bitcoin as on-chain collateral without wrappers or custodians. Babylon’s staking previously reached over $2 billion in total value locked. An integration with Aave V4 is expected to bring native Bitcoin collateral to DeFi by April 2026. Babylon is moving to widen Bitcoin’s role in on-chain finance, following fresh backing from venture capital firm a16z Crypto. The investment supports Babylon’s transition from a single-purpose staking platform toward a broader financial infrastructure built directly on Bitcoin. Rather than focusing only on yield, the project is positioning BTC as usable collateral across lending and other decentralised applications, without…
Ripple closed a $500 million funding round in November at a $40 billion valuation, with the company emphasising its strong growth trajectory and strategic acquisitions over the past year. The company remains committed to staying private, with President Monica Long stating Ripple is in a healthy financial position to fund its own growth without going public. Ripple is diversifying beyond XRP by developing enterprise-grade products including custody solutions, on- and off-ramps, and regulatory licensing, having secured over 70 licenses globally. The first XRP spot market launched on Hyperliquid through the FXRP-USDC pair, enabling traders to access XRP exposure directly on…
The US crypto industry has launched a unified push for Congress to pass federal market-structure legislation, known as the “Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025” (H.R. 3633).The legislation is viewed by industry proponents as the necessary “missing layer” of federal law to allow the industry to thrive.While the “GENIUS Act” established baseline rules for payment stablecoins last year, the Clarity Act aims to establish the overarching market structure for secondary trading, asset classification, and intermediary registration.Without it, major players argue, the US market remains trapped in a patchwork of state licensing and enforcement-driven guidance.Yet, the path to a deal…
Analyst Keith Alan predicts Bitcoin will likely drop to retest its $87,500 yearly open as bulls struggle to maintain current support at $92,000. Market data suggests large traders are positioning for a deeper correction, potentially triggered by a “death cross” on the weekly chart later this month. A durable recovery above $101,500 is considered unlikely before 2027 unless Bitcoin achieves a daily “golden cross” and stronger weekly momentum. Bitcoin (BTC) is likely to revisit the 2026 yearly open near US$87,500 (AU$133K) as buyers and sellers fight for control around current support levels, according to Keith Alan, co-founder of trading analytics…
Cambodia arrested and extradited Prince Group founder Chen Zhi to China following a joint investigation into a multibillion-dollar “pig-butchering” crypto scam network. The US Department of Justice recently launched its largest-ever forfeiture action to seize $15 billion in Bitcoin linked to the group’s alleged forced-labor compounds. Chen’s transfer to Beijing follows the revocation of his Cambodian citizenship and bypasses US custody. Cambodia has arrested Prince Group founder Chen Zhi and transferred him to China at Beijing’s request, its information ministry said on Wednesday, after a joint Cambodia–China investigation. Authorities did not say whether Chen will be charged in China, and…
Paul Hollis, pictured during his October Senate committee hearing, was confirmed by the full Senate to lead the United States Mint Paul Hollis formally assumed his role as Director of the United States Mint on Monday, Jan. 5, taking the oath of office and becoming the 41st leader of the bureau. Hollis was nominated by President Trump on July 16 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Dec. 18, clearing the way for him to begin his five-year term at the Mint. “I am honored and humbled to be confirmed as the 41st Director of the United States Mint,” Hollis…