Zcash (ZEC) has surged past $670, becoming the 13th largest cryptocurrency by market cap, despite a broader market downturn affecting major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes mocked traders betting against ZEC, highlighting its strong privacy appeal and rally momentum. The rally has been fueled by multiple catalysts, including Zcash's 2024 network halving, the end of a U.S. SEC investigation without enforcement, and institutional interest from firms like Multicoin Capital. Additionally, Grayscale's move to convert its Zcash Trust into a U.S.-listed privacy-coin ETF and positive media coverage have bolstered confidence in ZEC's growth potential.
The Zcash Foundation reported $36.69 million in liquid assets at the end of Q1 2026, including cash and significant ZEC holdings, reflecting confidence in the cryptocurrency's long-term value. Operating expenses were modest compared to other crypto n...
The crypto market showed mild strength with total capitalization rising 0.68% to $2.57 trillion. Bitcoin held steady near $77,000, supported by optimism around regulatory discussions and tokenized stock trading plans, while Ethereum struggled below $...
Zcash's native token ZEC surged 10% to around $564 after the U.S. SEC closed its investigation into the Zcash Foundation without recommending enforcement action. The probe, which began in August 2023, ended with the SEC deciding not to pursue any reg...
Ethereum's ETH token has declined about 40.6% over the past five years, underperforming rivals like Bitcoin, Solana, and BNB despite Ethereum's dominance in DeFi, stablecoins, and tokenized real-world assets. The shift to Layer 2 scaling solutions ha...
Bitcoin's price remains stable around $77,197 with minimal movement, while on-chain data shows large holders (whales) accumulating rather than selling. Exchange inflows are low, indicating limited selling pressure, and miners maintain steady but cont...
