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Zcash’s price has fallen sharply despite positive news like an ETF application, with technical indicators pointing to a potential trend reversal.

In a keynote at Bitcoin Amsterdam, Jordy den Toom argues that with the traditional financial pillars of saving, housing, and pensions failing Generation Z, Bitcoin offers a necessary new foundation for building wealth and securing a financial future.

The US labor market is showing clear signs of strain, with layoffs surging to two-year highs. This economic weakening creates short-term headwinds for Bitcoin but could pressure the Federal Reserve into rate cuts, potentially offering medium-term support.

South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit, was hacked for millions but will fully reimburse customers from its own funds. The notorious North Korean Lazarus Group is suspected of being behind the attack.

Significant changes are coming to the Dutch rent allowance (huurtoeslag) in 2026, including a lower age limit and adjustments to eligibility criteria. This article breaks down the new rules and provides an example for a base rent of €850.

Nasdaq is proposing to quadruple the daily options contract limit for BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) to one million, a level currently reserved for major stocks like Apple and Nvidia. The move is driven by massive trading volume and growing institutional demand, signaling Bitcoin’s maturation as a mainstream financial asset.

Major Dutch pension funds for the metal and construction industries have announced significant pension increases for 2026. The metal industry fund PME will raise pensions by 2.82%, while the construction fund bpfBouw will also increase payouts as it transitions to a new pension system.

While the crypto market remains sluggish, the AI-generated memecoin Turbo doubled in price suddenly, with trading volume exploding. The surge may be linked to large purchases by new wallets, but future gains are uncertain.

After a $100 million hack, Balancer recovers over $28 million with the help of ethical hackers and begins compensating victims.

A group of Dutch investors made a 233% profit on XRP using an automated trading bot, with similar gains on Ethereum and Solana, highlighting the growing popularity of crypto trading bots.