[Arthur Hayes: Buying ZEC Only Makes Sense If Privacy Features Are Used] BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes emphasized the importance of Zcash (ZEC)'s privacy features in a post on the X platform. Using an avalanche rescue as an analogy, he pointed out that purchasing ZEC without utilizing its privacy protection features is equivalent to abandoning the core value of the asset. He bluntly stated, 'What’s the point of doing that?'

[Arthur Hayes Says Crypto Market Liquidity May Have Bottomed Out] Arthur Hayes stated in an article that crypto market liquidity may have bottomed out in November and is slowly rising.

[Binance Opens Alpha Airdrop Claiming at 15:00 (UTC+8) Today] Binance announced that the Alpha airdrop claiming will open at 15:00 (UTC+8) today. Users holding at least 240 Binance Alpha points can claim the token airdrop on a first-come, first-served basis. The claiming will stop once the airdrop pool is depleted or the event ends. For specific airdrop tokens, please follow Binance's official channels for the latest updates.

[Spot Gold Decline Expands to 1%] Spot gold decline expands to 1%, currently quoted at $4287.655 per ounce.

Standard Chartered predicted XRP could rise to $8 by 2026 in an April note, supported by improved U.S. regulatory clarity and institutional interest. What to know : XRP's price remained stable around $1.87 despite increased trading volume, indicating market positioning rather than panic. Standard Chartered predicts XRP could rise to $8 by 2026, supported by improved U.S. regulatory clarity and institutional interest. The upcoming January escrow unlock could trigger sharp price movements, with $1.85 being a critical support level to watch.