Starknet launches STRK20 privacy for every ERC-20 token

Starknet has launched STRK20, a zero-knowledge privacy framework that gives ERC-20 assets shielded balances and private transfers, according to information shared with The Block.  Summary STRK20 gives ERC-20 assets shielded balances and private transfers without requiring separate privacy infrastructure stacks. Viewing keys allow targeted disclosure for valid legal requests while protecting other users’ transaction histories….

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Bitcoin Near $63.5K Is Hovering at What It Costs to Mine BTC, Leaving Miners at Break-Even

Key Takeaways Bitcoin hit a 2026 low of $59,100 last Friday, sending its market cap below $1.2 trillion for the first time since Oct. 2024. Capriole’s Charles Edwards pegs bitcoin’s electrical-cost floor at $50,000 as spot prices test the production cost. Miner profitability has slumped to a 14-month low, pushing weaker rigs toward shutdown territory….

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