According to Cointelegraph, ZKsync Lite, the pioneering zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup network on Ethereum, is set to be deprecated in 2026. The team behind ZKsync announced this decision, stating that the network has accomplished its intended purpose. The announcement, made on the platform X, emphasized that this is a planned and orderly phase-out, which will not impact other ZKsync systems. ZKsync Lite was initially launched as a proof-of-concept to validate key ideas for building production ZK systems. It successfully demonstrated the potential of such systems and laid the groundwork for future advancements. Technology company Matter Labs introduced ZKsync Lite in 2020, focusing on facilitating fast transfers and minting non-fungible tokens (NFTs). However, the network's lack of support for smart contracts limited its functionality. ZKsync Lite was the first network to implement validity proofs, ensuring transaction validity before bundling and sending them to the Ethereum mainnet for final validation. Development on ZKsync Lite ceased in early 2023 following the launch of the zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM), known as ZKsync Era, which supports smart contracts. ZKsync assured users that no immediate action is required, as the network continues to operate normally. User funds remain secure, and withdrawals to Layer 1 (L1) will proceed without interruption. The team plans to provide detailed information, including dates and migration guidance for ZKsync Lite, in the near future. Currently, approximately $50 million is bridged to the network, as reported by DefiLlama. However, L2BEAT data indicates that the network has only recorded just over 330 user operations in the past day. In contrast, ZKsync Era has a total value locked in decentralized finance of $36.4 million, with over 22,000 user operations recorded in the same timeframe. The ZKsync blockchain may experience further developments, as co-creator Alex Gluchowski recently proposed a revision of the ZKsync (ZK) governance token. The proposal aims to enhance the token's economic utility by linking it to the network's fees, potentially leading to significant changes in the governance structure.

ZKsync says its first Ethereum zero-knowledge rollup blockchain will have an “orderly sunset” next year as it has served its purpose. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-zk-rollup-zksync-lite-sunset-2026?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

VTB Bank to offer Bitcoin and Ether trading to wealthy clients in 2026, marking Russia’s first major bank crypto move. source: https://catenaa.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/vtb-to-offer-spot-crypto-trading-to-wealthy-clients-in-2026/

يتواصل زوج الريال السعودي مقابل الدرهم الإماراتي في التحرك ضمن نطاق ضيق للغاية، مما يعكس قوة واستقرار النظام النقدي في كل من السعودية والإمارات العربية. ومثلما هو معتاد في هذا الزوج، فإن التذبذب محدود بسبب ارتباط العملتين بشكل وثيق بالدولار الأمريكي، ما يجعل حركة السعر غالبًا مستقرة وقريبة من مستوياتها التاريخية. com source: https://www.tradersup.com/%d8%aa%d8%ad%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d9%81%d9%86%d9%8a%d8%a9/%d8%aa%d8%ad%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%84-%d8%b3%d8%b9%d8%b1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b1%d9%8a%d8%a7%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b3%d8%b9%d9%88%d8%af%d9%8a-%d9%85%d9%82%d8%a7%d8%a8%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%af%d8%b1%d9%87%d9%85/%d9%8a%d8%b3%d8%aa%d9%82%d8%b1-%d9%85%d9%82%d8%a7%d8%a8%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%af%d9%88%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%b1-%d9%88%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%af%d8%b1%d9%87%d9%85-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a5%d9%85%d8%a7%d8%b1%d8%a7%d8%aa/149966

Bitcoin is holding a critical Fibonacci support level, but analysts warned that a break could trigger losses down to April lows of $76,000. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-defends-major-support-zone-while-markets-await-fed-meeting-this-week?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Robinhood said it is buying Indonesian brokerage PT Buana Capital Sekuritas and digital asset trader PT Pedagang Aset Kripto. source: https://www.theblock.co/post/381655/robinhood-indonesia-acquisitions?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

JPMorgan says Bitcoin outlook depends on Strategy’s balance sheet, not miner selling, amid high costs and network limits. source: https://catenaa.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/jpmorgan-says-strategy-resilience-guides-bitcoin-price-path/

سجل زوج الدولار مقابل الشيكل الإسرائيلي (USD/ILS) تراجعًا كبيرًا خلال جلسة التداول الأخيرة، حيث تراجع السعر إلى 3. 2415 بعدما افتتح عند 3. 6644، مسجّلًا هبوطًا حادًا بقيمة -0. 4228 وبنسبة 11 source: https://www.tradersup.com/%d8%aa%d8%ad%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d9%81%d9%86%d9%8a%d8%a9/%d8%aa%d8%ad%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%84-%d9%81%d9%86%d9%8a-%d8%b4%d9%8a%d9%83%d9%84-%d8%a5%d8%b3%d8%b1%d8%a7%d8%a6%d9%8a%d9%84%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%af%d9%88%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%b1-ils-usd/%d9%87%d8%a8%d9%88%d8%b7-%d8%ad%d8%a7%d8%af-%d9%8a%d8%b9%d9%8a%d8%af-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b2%d9%88%d8%ac-%d8%a5%d9%84%d9%89-%d8%a3%d8%af%d9%86%d9%89-%d9%85%d8%b3%d8%aa%d9%88%d9%8a%d8%a7%d8%aa%d9%87-%d8%a7/149962

Galaxy Corp plans to introduce robot idols alongside human and virtual performers, using AI to speed up content creation and lower production costs. The company is investing in robotics and AI technologies while expanding globally, signalling a shift in how entertainment may be produced and experienced.

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