News: crypto
Zcash NU7 Upgrade Goes Live With 25-Second Blocks and Fee Reserve
Zcash NU7 activated on November 6: blocks every 25 seconds, 60% of fees held back, and Sprout funds now unspendable.
Aztec Tierra Upgrade Fixes the V5 Proving Flaw and Speeds Up Proofs
Aztec's Alpha V6 fixes the critical V5 proving flaw and cuts Ethereum-to-Aztec messages to as little as 12 seconds.
Crypto.com Perpetual Futures Reach US Traders, Up to 5x
Eligible US users can now trade crypto perps with up to 5x leverage through Crypto.com's app and exchange.
Swiss Bitcoin ETF: FINMA Approves First Retail Fund Holding Bitcoin
FINMA approved Switzerland's first retail bitcoin ETF, with a diversification exemption and strict risk warnings.
Solana 200ms Slot Time Goes Live on Mainnet, Finishing SIMD-0525
Solana's 200ms slot time went live on mainnet on October 9, halving the network's original 400ms target.
Samsung Wallet USDC Transfers Planned for Late October
Eligible U.S. Galaxy users will get wallet and bank transfer routes, with different fees and requirements.
Shielded Labs Launches Epoch for Post-Quantum Zcash Cryptography
Shielded Labs plans formally verified post-quantum cryptography for Zcash, with an implementation targeted for end-2027.
Tezos Quantumnet: What the Post-Quantum Testnet Changes
Tezos Quantumnet tests tz5 ML-DSA-44 accounts, XMSS consensus keys and ZODA. Still a testnet as of November 10.
Zest Opens a Capped Mainnet Demo for Bitcoin Collateral Vaults
The capped mainnet demo connects bitcoin collateral to USDC borrowing on Ethereum.