According to Cointelegraph, zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-proofs), a cryptographic method that verifies data without revealing it, are gaining prominence in the blockchain industry and beyond. Initially confined to academic discussions, ZK-proofs are now highlighted in U.S. government reports and are integral to the settlement systems of global banks. This technology is becoming the gold standard for blockchain security, as noted in the latest Clear Crypto Podcast featuring StarkWare co-founder Eli Ben-Sasson. Ben-Sasson describes ZK-proofs as the definitive solution for scaling the financial world, emphasizing their role in transparent verification. The White House's July crypto report identified ZK-proofs as a means to protect user privacy while enabling compliance checks. JPMorgan's private blockchain, Nexus, is already utilizing this technology for tokenized cash settlements and interbank messaging. Ben-Sasson explains that ZK-proofs make it cryptographically impossible to falsely convince someone of an action's correctness. In blockchain environments, this allows for the verification of a day's worth of transactions with the effort of checking just one, reducing costs and increasing speed without compromising trust. This capability extends beyond crypto-native systems, with potential applications in financial auditing, public record-keeping, and secure identity checks at borders. The adoption of ZK-proofs is further accelerated by StarkWare's decision not to patent its implementation. Ben-Sasson advocates for open access to mathematical innovations, stating that math should be available to everyone, including competitors. This open approach has facilitated the rapid spread of ZK-proofs, allowing other projects to build on the technology. With policy recognition, institutional integration, and open-source availability converging, ZK-proofs are transitioning from a theoretical upgrade to an industry standard. Ben-Sasson envisions a future where individuals will own and prove value in the digital economy through this technology.

$215B corporate Bitcoin boom creates 'dangerous game' as Sentora research warns most companies won't survive full credit cycle despite 213 entities borrowing billions to acquire the volatile digital asset. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/215b-corporate-bitcoin-boom-creates-dangerous-game-most-wont-survive-credit-cycle-research/

With both Bitcoin and Ethereum breaking new ground, institutional buying, favorable macro conditions, and constrained supply are setting the stage for a crypto cycle that could eclipse all previous ones. source: https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/markets/crypto-market-sees-1b-getting-rekt-as-prices-pull-back-from-highs

U. S. source: https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/47122642/us-treasury-freezes-bitcoin-purchases-heres-what-scott-bessent-plans-to-do-instead?utm_source=cryptopanic.com&utm_campaign=partner_feed&utm_medium=partner_feed&utm_content=site

TeraWulf Inc. (NASDAQ:WULF) announced two 10-year high-performance computing (HPC) colocation agreements with Fluidstack on Thursday. source: https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/47122613/terawulf-stock-soars-after-google-takes-8-stake-bitcoin-mining-company-inks-massive-3-7-billion-infrastructure-deal?utm_source=cryptopanic.com&utm_campaign=partner_feed&utm_medium=partner_feed&utm_content=site

Lost your seed phrase or crypto wallet password in 2025? You’re not alone. Recovery might still be possible. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/lost-your-crypto-password-or-seed-phrase-here-s-what-actually-works-in-2025?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Bitcoin fell below $119,000 on Thursday after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the government will not make new BTC purchases to fund a Bitcoin reserve. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-tanks-below-119k-bessent-gov-t-won-t-buy-bitcoin-reserve?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

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Much of the crypto community was in uproar over Google's policy that mistakenly banned non-custodial wallet developers. The post Google’s non-existent crypto wallet ban dubbed ‘Chokepoint 3. source: https://protos.com/googles-non-existent-crypto-wallet-ban-dubbed-chokepoint-3-0/

According to BlockBeats, recent data from Rockflow indicates a general decline in U.S. cryptocurrency reserve stocks. Sharplink Gaming saw a decrease of 6.29%, Bitmine fell by 4.66%, BTCS dropped 4.83%, and Strategy experienced a 2.53% decline. In contrast, Cricle's stock rose by 1.55%, and Bullish saw an increase of 4.93%.

The crypto market, starting with Mystonks: Unveiling the "US Compliance" propaganda trap of crypto platforms. Golden Finance, what is the truth about these so-called "compliance" qualifications?

ETH, Ethereum's breakthrough: history repeats itself and opens an "epic" new cycle. Golden Finance, when Bitcoin dominates the headlines, the entire crypto market is paying close attention.

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Standard Chartered Bank raised its year-end target price for Ethereum from $4,000 to $7,500, citing an improving industry environment and increased demand from corporate treasuries.

TradFi urgently needs to embrace blockchain technology as its core infrastructure

Elon Musk’s AI video tool, Grok Imagine, produced sexually explicit deepfake videos of Taylor Swift without being prompted for nudity. The controversy has raised legal, ethical, and regulatory concerns in the UK, especially over non-consensual content and insufficient age verification.

Federal prosecutors in New York have charged Richard Kim, former CEO of the crypto-powered casino startup Zero Edge, with securities and wire fraud, alleging he misappropriated millions in seed funding and gambled it away instead of building the company.

In the stablecoin market, which stablecoin chains are worth paying attention to? Why are these giants investing in stablecoin chains?