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Glad to have you back for another edition of the UseTheBitcoin.com newsletter.

1. Blockchain Privacy Concerns Rise: CZ warned that blockchain transparency is deterring institutional adoption, as public ledgers expose sensitive corporate data.

2. LayerZero Unveils “Zero” Chain: LayerZero Labs announced “Zero,” a high-speed Layer-1 blockchain targeting 2M TPS using zero-knowledge tech.

3. X Launches In-App Trading: X is rolling out “Smart Cashtags,” enabling stock and crypto trading directly on the platform.

4. 💡Feature of the Day - Prediction Markets as Hedging Tools: Vitalik Buterin proposed evolving prediction markets into real-world hedging tools.

   
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📰 News Highlights:

On-Chain Privacy Push [Source][Source]

Changpeng Zhao (“CZ”) warned that blockchain’s radical transparency is becoming a barrier to institutional adoption. Public ledgers expose payroll data, treasury flows, and business relationships, making companies vulnerable to competitors and bad actors. What was once considered crypto’s greatest strength now risks deterring enterprises from using digital assets for routine operations.

As AI-powered analytics grow more sophisticated, experts argue privacy tools like zero-knowledge proofs are shifting from optional features to core infrastructure.

Without stealth capabilities, on-chain data can reveal trade secrets and financial health indicators. The renewed focus on privacy reflects a broader revival of cypherpunk principles in response to data-driven security threats.

LayerZero “Zero” Chain [Source][Source][Source]

LayerZero Labs unveiled plans for “Zero,” a high-performance Layer-1 blockchain targeting up to 2 million transactions per second using zero-knowledge technology and the Jolt virtual machine.

Backed by ARK Invest and Citadel Securities, the network aims to overcome traditional replication bottlenecks that limit blockchain throughput.

Major institutions are already exploring integrations, including Google Cloud for AI-driven micropayments and Intercontinental Exchange for 24/7 trading infrastructure.

Governed by the ZRO token and interoperable across 165 chains, Zero is positioned as institutional-grade infrastructure for regulated global markets.

X In-App Trading [Source][Source][Source]

X is preparing to launch “Smart Cashtags,” allowing users to trade stocks and crypto directly within their timelines. The rollout advances Elon Musk’s vision of turning the platform into a Western “everything app,” integrating payments and investing into a single financial hub.

Meanwhile, Coinbase introduced “Agentic Wallets,” enabling AI agents to autonomously trade, rebalance DeFi positions, and pay for services.

Industry leaders like Jeremy Allaire and CZ argue crypto will serve as the native currency for machine-driven economies, signaling a future where automated finance and social interaction increasingly overlap.

💡 Feature of the Day: 

Prediction Markets Hedging [Source]

Vitalik Buterin urged prediction markets to evolve beyond short-term speculation into tools for real-world hedging. Instead of betting on elections, he envisions markets that help individuals offset rising living costs by holding shares tied to regional goods and services.

Supporters argue decentralized platforms like Polymarket provide more accurate signals than traditional polling due to financial incentives. By integrating AI-driven personalization and hedging mechanisms, prediction markets could function as decentralized insurance systems while preserving their role as transparent forecasting tools.

😂 Crypto Meme of the Day: 

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And that’s it for this today.

See you all tomorrow’s edition!

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