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Grayscale: Crypto Market Focuses on US Regulatory Legislation and Quantum Computing Threats in 2026
Summary: According to a report by Grayscale, the crypto market entered a correction phase in the fourth quarter of 2025, with all six major crypto sectors seeing negative returns. Privacy-related assets outperformed other sectors, especially Zcash (ZEC). As blockchain and traditional finance integrate more deeply, the demand for privacy tools becomes increasingly evident. The usage of ...
According to a report by Grayscale, the crypto market entered a correction phase in the fourth quarter of 2025, with all six major crypto sectors seeing negative returns. Privacy-related assets outperformed other sectors, especially Zcash (ZEC). As blockchain and traditional finance integrate more deeply, the demand for privacy tools becomes increasingly evident. The usage of Zcash's 'shielded accounts' continues to grow, indicating a rising market demand for privacy features. Other standout privacy assets include Monero (XMR), Decred (DCR), Dash (DASH), Basic Attention Token (BAT), and Beldex (BDX). Looking ahead to 2026, the market is focused on two main themes: US congressional legislation on the crypto market structure, expected to become law and provide traditional financial regulations for the crypto capital market; and the potential threat of quantum computing to blockchain encryption methods. While quantum computing technology is still in its early stages, it may prompt the market to assess blockchain's ability to handle quantum challenges.
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