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Hackers demanding 6,000 Monero ($3M) from Revolut after a data breach affecting 680 accounts. The group, 'iamnotavillain,' threatened to sell stolen records unless paid within 24 hours. Revolut confirmed customer data was exposed but denied system compromise. The hackers targeted crypto-rich customers using blockchain analysis, according to the Financial Times.

Tom’s Hardware reports Mexican cartels are allegedly using GPUs to mine Bitcoin, Monero, and Tether, raising concerns about illicit activities. Bitcoin’s trading volume is currently zero, and traders are assessing the impact of these activities on market sentiment and regulatory scrutiny. Authorities may need to respond to these emerging trends.

Mexican police seized a cartel-run cryptocurrency mining farm in Puebla, finding 300 GPUs, power infrastructure, and satellite equipment. This is the fourth such farm discovered in the region since early 2023. Cartels are using crypto mining to launder money and diversify income, with illicit crypto transactions growing significantly. Local communities reported unusual noise and power consumption, aiding the discovery.

Monero (XMR) rose 7.68% in 24 hours, with a 26% increase in trading volume. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 1.42% to $77,225, remaining below $80k resistance. XMR rallied 32.2% over three weeks, nearing $550 resistance. Analysts note bullish weekly structure, with key resistance at $571. Daily indicators suggest continued uptrend, but a drop below $480 could signal bearish pressure.

The EU's Anti-Money Laundering Regulation now prohibits crypto service providers from offering accounts for anonymity-enhancing coins like Zcash (ZEC) and Monero (XMR), effective across member states. This results in an EU-wide access ban for these assets on regulated venues, forcing service providers to choose between delisting or risking compliance breaches. Both tokens have already faced major EU delistings, potentially limiting the impact of this ban.

ZCash (ZCSH ETF) and Monero offer different privacy models, with ZCash gaining institutional support. Solana (SOL) and Virtuals Protocol focus on AI growth. MemeToro, a presale project, introduces an open-source agent framework. Investors weigh liquidity, regulation, and risk for 2026 altcoin prospects.

Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies have surged 213% since Bitcoin's peak, outperforming the broader crypto market. Zcash (ZEC) led with a 2,496% gain, now at 62% of the sector's value. Monero (XMR), Dash (DASH), and Horizen (ZEN) also showed strong performance. The sector's market cap grew to $33.6 billion, with half of that growth in the past 30 days, according to Glassnode.

Monero (XMR) surged over 15% in a short period, overtaking Chainlink (LINK) to enter the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. The move reflects sector rotation in the crypto market, with Monero's privacy features driving demand. Chainlink, despite a 15% gain, fell in the rankings due to Monero's faster growth. Monero faces regulatory challenges but maintains strong developer support and decentralization.

Zcash (ZEC) surged past $1,100, sparking a rally in privacy coins like Monero (XMR) and Dash (DASH). The breakout was driven by increased demand for privacy-focused assets amid regulatory debates. However, high leverage on long positions poses a risk of a potential pullback if support levels aren't maintained. Trading volumes spiked during the breakout, but the rally's sustainability depends on consolidating above new support levels.

Zcash (ZEC) and Monero (XMR) have surged 42% and 4% weekly, respectively, amid a focus on privacy and Web3 infrastructure. ZEC's market cap nears $20B, surpassing Dogecoin. Meanwhile, LiquidChain (LIQUID), a Layer 3 token presale, has raised over $960,000, offering a 1,186% staking APY. Bitcoin is near $79,400, and the total crypto market cap is about $2.7 trillion.