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A sustained climb toward $1,200 for ZEC has turned a large leveraged bet against the privacy coin into a heavy paper loss. Zcash has been climbing toward the $1,200 mark in recent trading, a level that has significantly pressured traders positioned against the token.

The project has outlined a plan to sunset its network and move ONE token holders onto Ethereum-based tokens. Harmony, a layer-1 blockchain network that once positioned itself as a low-cost alternative to Ethereum, has proposed shutting down its own chain.

The XRP logo will appear on the Florida Gators' field as part of a new multi-year sponsorship agreement with Ripple. Ripple has agreed to a multi-year sponsorship arrangement that will put XRP branding on the football field used by the University of Florida Gators.

Network data shows a smaller base of active users transacting bigger sums than a year ago. The XRP Ledger is showing a notable shift in how it is being used. Data reviewed by industry outlets indicates that the number of active accounts on the network has fallen compared with the same period last year.

A shift in stance removes a longstanding obstacle to the US crypto market structure bill's progress in Congress. A law enforcement group in the United States has dropped its opposition to the CLARITY Act, moving instead to a neutral stance on the legislation. Coindoo, Cointelegraph and crypto.news each reported the development on September 4.

Two accounts of the same September 4 zcash move disagree by a factor of three, and nothing in either report resolves which number is right. Two accounts of the same September 4 zcash move disagree by a factor of three, and nothing in either report resolves which number is right.

The investment from the decentralized exchange protocol coincided with a sharp rally that pushed PONS to a new all-time high, though traders remain divided on what comes next. Uniswap has purchased a stake in PONS, according to reports from CryptoPotato and BeInCrypto.

A sharp rally in ZEC triggered tens of millions of dollars in short-seller liquidations as trading volume spiked. Zcash, the privacy-oriented cryptocurrency known by its ticker ZEC, rose approximately 20% on September 4, 2026, to trade near $1,023.

XRP defended a critical technical floor, raising questions about whether momentum can carry it higher. XRP has managed to defend a support zone that market watchers consider pivotal for its short-term trend. The token's ability to hold this level has drawn attention from technical analysts tracking its price structure in recent sessions.

The fund confirmed El Salvador has not spent public money on bitcoin since June 2025, unlocking new financing The International Monetary Fund said El Salvador has not used public money to buy bitcoin since June 2025. The statement was tied to a review of the country's ongoing financing arrangement with the fund.

One report claims XRP ETFs doubled Bitcoin ETF returns, while another says XRP funds traded lower as Bitcoin ETFs pulled in fresh capital. Two separate reports this week offered different pictures of how altcoin exchange-traded funds performed relative to Bitcoin ETFs.

The two firms will study how physical gold reserves could support validator operations on the Solana network. Flowra and KorDA announced a memorandum of understanding on September 3, 2026, to jointly explore gold-backed infrastructure for Solana validators. The MOU signals intent to study a possible partnership rather than a finalized deal.

The cross-chain stablecoin standard now connects Stellar's network to Tether's global USDT supply. USDT0 has launched on Stellar, according to reports published on September 2. The rollout connects Stellar to a shared pool of USDT liquidity exceeding $180 billion. That figure reflects the total circulating supply of Tether's stablecoin across the networks where it operates.

The agreement aims to deepen cooperation on real-world asset tokenization within Dubai's regulated virtual asset framework. VARA, the government body overseeing virtual asset activity in Dubai, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Securitize. The tokenization firm is known for issuing and managing digital securities backed by real-world assets.

AMBCrypto and CoinTurk News EN report the same $42.4M USDT freeze lawsuit against Tether but give different years for when the freeze occurred. AMBCrypto and CoinTurk News EN report the same $42.4M USDT freeze lawsuit against Tether but give different years for when the freeze occurred.

The Tokyo-listed firm sold Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Dogecoin, consolidating $115 million into Bitcoin alone. Remixpoint, a Tokyo-listed company, has liquidated its holdings in Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Dogecoin. The firm has consolidated its digital asset treasury into Bitcoin alone, according to reports published on September 2.

The state now verifies its stablecoin's backing onchain in real time using two new Chainlink checks. Wyoming has expanded transparency around its state-issued stable token by adopting Chainlink's Proof of Reserve infrastructure. The move shifts reserve verification from periodic, off-chain reporting to continuous, onchain confirmation.

Atkins points to a September 15 Senate vote as a possible milestone for the long-stalled market structure bill. SEC Chair Paul Atkins has voiced optimism that the CLARITY Act will advance through Congress this month, according to reports from Bitcoin Magazine, CoinGape and Coinpedia.

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