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

1. Bitcoin Soft Fork Clash: A proposed Bitcoin soft fork to limit non-financial data sparked backlash, with critics calling it coercive and a threat to decentralization. Supporters claim it would protect node operators from legal risks.

2. Zcash Soars on Hayes Prediction: Zcash jumped 30% in a day after Arthur Hayes forecast a long-term $10,000 target, fueling heavy speculation and privacy-coin hype.

3. 💡Feature of the Day - Rumble Adds Crypto Tipping: Video platform Rumble will introduce Bitcoin, USDT, and Tether Gold tips via its non-custodial wallet, giving creators new on-chain monetization options.

   
   All this and more in today’s headlines!

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📰 News Highlights:

Bitcoin Soft Fork Clash [Source][Source][Source][Source][Source]

A new Bitcoin soft-fork proposal sparked outrage after a core developer suggested restricting non-financial data in transactions, citing “moral and legal” risks for node operators.

Critics say the wording is coercive and threatens Bitcoin’s core values of decentralization and censorship-resistance, calling it an “attack on Bitcoin.”

The suggested one-year restriction aims to shield node operators from liability tied to illicit on-chain content, but many in the community argue that the proposal introduces fear-based persuasion instead of consensus-driven development.

The controversy deepened after experts immediately found ways to bypass the proposed rules, raising doubts about its technical usefulness.

Some analysts also warned that malicious actors could exploit the debate to inject illegal content, triggering potential chain reorganizations and double-spend risks. The incident has amplified a philosophical divide within Bitcoin, whether its protocol should remain completely neutral, or adapt to legal realities that threaten participants who maintain the chain.

Zcash Surge After Hayes [Source][Source][Source][Source]

Zcash skyrocketed 30% in 24 hours, continuing a massive multi-week rally after Arthur Hayes predicted a long-term target of $10,000 for the privacy coin.

His single “vibe check” post triggered a rush of speculative buying and pushed ZEC to a peak of $355, even making it the best-performing major crypto of the day. Traders reacted with intense FOMO, citing Hayes’ history of market-moving predictions and his influence in the industry.

The surge also reignited attention toward privacy-focused assets amid increasing global regulatory pressure on crypto transactions. Zcash’s zero-knowledge technology, offering fully shielded sender, receiver, and transaction amounts, positioned it as a top beneficiary of the narrative shift.

Analysts noted that Monero (XMR) and other privacy tokens are also gaining momentum, signaling a broader market appetite for anonymity-first digital assets despite regulatory headwinds.

💡 Feature of the Day: 

Rumble Adds Crypto Tips [Source][Source][Source]

Video platform Rumble will roll out Bitcoin, USDT, and Tether Gold tipping for its 51 million monthly users, integrating the feature using its non-custodial Rumble Wallet.

The launch, backed by major investment from Tether, gives creators a crypto-based monetization option outside ads and subscriptions. The first on-platform Bitcoin tip was showcased during the announcement, symbolizing the start of Rumble’s deeper Web3 expansion.

Tether says the move is part of its plan to drive stablecoin adoption in the U.S. through Rumble’s large audience, including support for its newer compliant stablecoin, USAT.

With the company also holding significant Bitcoin reserves and launching a 1 BTC promotional giveaway, Rumble aims to position itself as a crypto-friendly alternative to YouTube, catering especially to creators seeking fewer platform restrictions and more control over earnings.

😂 Crypto Meme of the Day: 

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And that’s it for this today.

See you all tomorrow’s edition!

Jonathan Gibson
UseTheBitcoin.com