Cryptography Day at EthCC Brussels

  1. Cryptography Day at EthCC Brussels
    Today is Cryptography Day in Brussels, organized by Fhenix as part of the Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC). This event focuses on discussing cutting-edge technologies for enhancing privacy in the blockchain space, such as Zero-Knowledge (ZK), Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) and Multi-Party Computation (MPC). Keynote addresses will include notable figures such as Justin Drake of the Ethereum Foundation and Ed Felten, co-founder of Arbitrum. In addition, representatives from companies such as Zama, StarkWare, RISC Zero, ZKSync and others will discuss the future of cryptography and its applications in Ethereum.

    Conference topics include:

    • Private and confidential blockchains.

    • Comparison of ZK and FHE technologies.

    • Application of encryption in DeFi (decentralized finance).

    • Development of encrypted smart contracts and computations in Ethereum.

    This event attracts the attention of developers and investors, which may influence interest in technologies and projects related to improving privacy in the blockchain.

  2. Ripple enters the stablecoin market
    Ripple, the renowned developer of the XRP Ledger, has announced its entry into the stablecoin market, creating competition with players such as Tether and USDC. The introduction of Ripple's own stablecoin could significantly change the balance of power in this market, given the company's technological advantages and infrastructure. This event could increase interest in XRP and lead to an increase in its price, especially amid growing regulatory attention to stablecoins.

    Key aspects include:

    • Strengthening Ripple's position in the stablecoin ecosystem.

    • Potential Impact on Liquidity and Utilization #XRP.

    • Possible regulatory changes and their impact on the stablecoin market.

  3. Regulatory changes and litigation
    Discussions and lawsuits related to the regulation of cryptocurrencies continue in the United States and other countries. Uncertainty in the legal field creates additional risks for investors and may cause fluctuations in the prices of cryptocurrencies. Important court decisions and new regulations can have a significant impact on the market, especially in the context of combating money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism.

    Impact may include:

    • Strengthening regulation of cryptocurrency transactions.

    • Changes in rules for cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets.

    • Impact on investor confidence and market stability​​.

  4. Price dynamics #Bitcoin
    After recently falling to $54,400, Bitcoin's price has begun to recover, with analysts predicting it could reach $150,000 by the end of the year. This assumption is based on an analysis of historical data, market trends, and supply and demand factors. The expectation of growth could encourage investment and purchases of Bitcoin, causing its price to rise further.

    Influencing factors include:

    • Increased institutional investment.

    • Increased interest from retail investors.

    • Development of infrastructure and improvement of regulation of cryptocurrency markets.


These events create significant uncertainty and volatility in the cryptocurrency market. Investors and traders should consider these factors when making decisions to effectively manage risk and capitalize on profit opportunities.