May 16, 2026

Crypto

Crypto

Will Zcash price go up as a bullish setup forms and shielded supply grows?

Zcash price has rallied over 20% in the past month, surpassing the $250 mark. Is the token set for higher gains as it has confirmed a bullish setup, while adoption for its shielded transactions continues to expand across the ecosystem? Summary Zcash price rose over 20% in a month, crossing $250 amid rising demand for

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Bitcoin shows signs of potential pullback as profit ratio rises

Bitcoin opened the week flashing a warning as profit-taking transactions nearly tripled those at a loss. Analytics firm Santiment reported that Bitcoin closed the weekend with a ratio of 2.95 profitable transactions for every single loss-realizing transaction. When profits are widespread, investors are more likely to sell and lock in returns. In other words, this

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Trader Liquidated for the Sixth Time: How James Wynn From $100M to $900 in a Brutal Leverage Lesson

A trader named James Wynn turned $100 million into $900. Not over years of bad decisions, over a concentrated stretch of leveraged Bitcoin shorts on the derivatives platform Hyperliquid, culminating in his sixth liquidation in two weeks on April 6, 2026. That number – $900 – is what remains after one of the more extreme

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Ethereum’s (ETH) Next Big Move Hinges on This ‘Start Engine’ Level

The “start engine” for Ethereum sits at $2,500, where a breakout would confirm strength and open the path toward higher targets. Crypto markets posted some gains after Donald Trump delivered conflicting messages about a possible Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Ethereum, for one, climbed 5% over the past 24 hours. But

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North Korean IT workers operated within DeFi protocols for years, researcher warns

North Korean-linked operators have spent years quietly integrating into crypto firms and DeFi teams, raising fresh concerns about insider risk after a string of high-value exploits tied to the country’s cyber apparatus. Summary North Korean-linked developers have worked inside more than 40 DeFi projects over the past seven years, according to a security researcher. Investigators

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US, Iran in talks for potential 45-day ceasefire as market skepticism grows

The US, Iran, and mediators are in talks for a potential 45-day ceasefire. Odds for a ceasefire by April 7 are at 1% YES, down from 12% last week. The April 7 market is pessimistic at 1% YES, a drop from 12% a week ago. The April 15 market is at 6.5% YES, down from

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Is This 45-Day Ceasefire Report Behind Bitcoin’s Price Jump on Monday?

The report added that this ceasefire deal could lead to a permanent end to the Iran war. Following a highly uneventful weekend with little to no price action, bitcoin’s volatility returned on Monday morning after the numerous threats, and the asset jumped to $69,600 to mark a multi-day peak. Perhaps the most evident reason

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Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat removed from Apple App Store in China over violations

Jack Dorsey developed decentralized messaging app Bitchat has been taken down from Apple’s App Store in China after it violated the country’s internet service regulations. Summary Bitchat was removed from Apple’s China App Store after regulators flagged it under rules governing apps that can influence public opinion. The decentralized messaging app remains available globally and

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Ceasefire odds drop to 1% for April 7 as traders remain skeptical

Ceasefire odds by April 7 are at 1% YES, down from 12% a week ago. Talks involve the US, Iran, and mediators pushing for a 45-day ceasefire to restart negotiations. Traders remain skeptical. The April 7 market is nearly flat, showing doubt about immediate progress. The April 15 and April 30 markets show slight optimism,

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Bitcoin ETFs and Institutions Are Buying, So Why Is Spot Demand Still Weak? (CryptoQuant)

Selling pressure from other market participants is offsetting incremental institutional buying and sustaining the current wave of distribution. Under the current crypto market conditions, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and some institutions are still in accumulation mode. However, spot demand remains weak. Market research platform CryptoQuant explained why this contraction has persisted in its latest

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