Grayscale: In 2026, the crypto market will focus on US regulatory legislation and the threat of quantum computing

PANews, December 30 – According to a Grayscale report, the crypto market entered a correction phase in Q4 2025, with all six major crypto sectors posting negative returns. Privacy-related assets outperformed other sectors, especially Zcash (ZEC). As blockchain and traditional finance become more deeply integrated, the demand for privacy tools is becoming increasingly evident. The usage rate of Zcash's "shielded accounts" continues to grow, indicating rising market demand for privacy features.

Other standout privacy assets include Monero (XMR), Decred (DCR), Dash (DASH), Basic Attention Token (BAT), and Beldex (BDX). Among them, Dash's daily trading volume doubled in Q4, BAT's Brave browser surpassed 100 million monthly active users, and Beldex integrated LayerZero to achieve cross-chain interoperability.

Looking ahead to 2026, the market is focused on two major themes: first, crypto market structure legislation by the U.S. Congress, which is expected to become law and provide traditional financial rules for the crypto capital market; and second, the potential threat of quantum computing to blockchain encryption methods. Although quantum computing technology is still in its early stages, it may prompt the market to assess blockchain's ability to address quantum challenges.

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