THORChain launched version 3.20, allowing users to swap Monero (XMR) and Zcash (ZEC) directly with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins without centralized exchanges or wrapped tokens. This upgrade supports privacy coin holders amid increasing delistings on centralized platforms. It also introduces Protocol-Owned Liquidity to boost pool depth and a Stable Reserve for fee-free stablecoin swaps. Early liquidity may be limited, favoring smaller trades initially, but the upgrade marks a significant step for privacy coin accessibility and decentralized trading.
The crypto market cap closed the week flat at $2.73 trillion after volatile swings between $2.70 trillion and $2.79 trillion, following a prior week’s $500 billion surge. Bitcoin showed resilience, finishing with a modest 1% weekly gain and over 20% ...
Zcash (ZEC) surged to an eight-year high near $868 in August 2026 following Grayscale's launch of the first US spot Zcash ETF on NYSE Arca, signaling strong institutional interest in financial privacy. The recent price rally also reflects confidence ...
