Cardano creator Charles Hoskinson said this week that Zcash beats Bitcoin on anonymity, while XRP exchange-traded funds shattered a 2026 record with a 16% jump in inflows over April. Separately, Strategy — the company formerly known as MicroStrategy — is set to disclose a $1.2 billion Bitcoin acquisition, marking its latest big-ticket buy.
Hoskinson Picks Zcash Over Bitcoin for Privacy
Speaking publicly this week, Charles Hoskinson stated that Zcash is superior to Bitcoin in terms of anonymity. The Cardano founder didn't mince words, putting Zcash's privacy features ahead of the world's largest cryptocurrency. Hoskinson has long been a vocal figure in crypto, but his direct comparison between the two networks drew fresh attention to Zcash's zero-knowledge proof technology. Bitcoin, by contrast, offers pseudonymity rather than full anonymity, a distinction that matters for users who prioritize transactional privacy.
XRP ETFs Set a New 2026 High
XRP-focused ETFs are on a tear. This month, inflows into those funds jumped 16% over April, pushing them to a new high for 2026. The record comes amid growing institutional appetite for XRP exposure, though the exact drivers remain unclear. The 16% month-over-month increase marks the strongest monthly inflow growth this year for XRP ETFs, topping the previous 2026 record set in March.
Strategy Discloses Another $1.2 Billion Bitcoin Buy
Strategy, the corporate Bitcoin holder formerly known as MicroStrategy, is set to disclose a $1.2 billion Bitcoin acquisition. The company has been on a buying spree throughout 2026, and this latest purchase continues its pattern of large, periodic accumulations. Strategy now holds tens of billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin, making it one of the largest public-company holders of the asset. The disclosure is expected in an upcoming filing, though the exact timing of the purchase hasn't been specified.
The three developments — a privacy endorsement from a major industry figure, a record-breaking ETF month for XRP, and another massive corporate Bitcoin buy — underscore just how crowded the crypto news calendar remains as May 2026 winds down. Strategy's next filing will show exactly when it bought and at what average price, while XRP ETF watchers will be looking to see if the inflow record holds into June.
