Zcash faced a serious security vulnerability in its Orchard shielded pool, risking invalid transactions and inflation. An emergency upgrade (NU6.2) fixed the immediate issue in June 2026, restoring network stability. The upcoming Ironwood upgrade, planned for late July 2026, introduces a new fixed shielded pool and a turnstile migration to enable independent verification of circulating supply without compromising privacy. This upgrade aims to restore trust, improve auditability, and potentially boost ZEC's market confidence, but its success depends on smooth execution, exchange support, and user adoption during migration.
Zcash (ZEC) has been fluctuating between $360 and $415, currently trading just below $400. Recently, a significant whale trader deposited $10 million into HyperLiquid and opened a $8.1 million 2x long position, showing renewed confidence despite rece...
Zcash (ZEC) price remains below $400 following a sharp drop in early June caused by a security flaw in the Orchard protocol that raised double-spending fears. Despite a network upgrade and no funds lost, the incident triggered heavy selling and liqui...
Bitcoin fell about 20% in the past month, dragging most cryptocurrencies down. However, five top-50 altcoins—Solana, Hyperliquid, Zcash, Ondo, and TRON—enter July 2026 with significant catalysts like upgrades, forks, or launches that could boost thei...
Ethereum experienced significant outflows totaling over $8 million, while capital moved into stablecoins like USDT and fiat currencies, reflecting a cautious stance among crypto traders. This rotation suggests a defensive market mood, with investors ...
Velvet (VELVET), a decentralized finance platform focused on yield optimization, surged 21.17% to $1.92, becoming the top gainer with increased interest in DeFi projects despite no specific news. Meanwhile, LAB, a biotech blockchain project, fell 16....
