The Crypto Times

Show AI SummaryMajor US banks plan to launch a shared tokenized deposit network by mid-2027 to counter crypto firms’ growing influence.The new system will operate within existing banking regulations, differing from stablecoins issued by private companies.The launch timing coincides with the CLARITY Act’s progression, which includes stablecoin provisions that banks have publicly ...

Show AI SummaryZcash (ZEC) plunged approximately 36% after security researcher Taylor Hornby discovered a critical vulnerability in the Orchard shielded pool that could have allowed unlimited undetectable counterfeit ZEC.Zcash developers responded swiftly with an emergency soft fork disabling Orchard actions followed by the NU6.2 hard fork to patch the zero-knowledge proof flaw,...

Show AI SummarySouth Korea’s probe into Polymarket marks a significant escalation in global scrutiny of prediction markets and crypto activities.The investigation highlights the complexities of regulating online betting platforms in jurisdictions with strict gambling laws.Regulatory challenges facing Polymarket reflect broader industry concerns over compliance with national laws...

Show AI SummaryZachXBT’s investigation reveals potential overlap between RAIN Protocol and failed projects like DOP and TOMI through shared wallet addresses and transaction patterns.Specific wallet addresses have been identified as linked to the RAIN deployer and allegedly sent funds to a common recipient.Transaction timestamps, such as October 14, 2025 at 3:31:47 PM UTC, have b...

Show AI SummaryArthur Hayes exits Zcash holdings after Orchard Pool exploit reevaluates network’s privacyExploit prompts Hayes to reassess crypto privacy narrative and its high expectationsHayes’ ZEC exit follows recent portfolio rotations, including exits from $HYPE and $NEAR

BitMEX Co-Founder Arthur Hayes has revealed that he has completely exited his Zcash (ZEC) holding...