Zakura has released an open-source library called Zakura Common that reduces Zcash shielded transaction times from over three seconds to under 200 milliseconds without requiring network changes or a hard fork. This upgrade significantly improves mobile proof generation speed by over 14 times and enhances other cryptographic processes, boosting user experience and wallet responsiveness. The library will be part of Zakura version 1.3.0 and can be integrated immediately by compatible wallets like Vizor. Following the announcement, Zcash's native token ZEC rose about 5%, reflecting positive market reception to this scalability and privacy enhancement.
Grayscale highlights that the US public debt exceeding $40 trillion could weaken confidence in fiat currencies, increasing interest in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Zcash as alternative stores of value. The Treasury's expanded long-ter...
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 ...
The Zcash ETF (ticker ZCSH), launched by Grayscale on NYSE Arca in the US, offers spot exposure to the Zcash coin but is not accessible to German retail investors through local brokers. This is because EU regulations (PRIIPs) require a key informatio...
Zcash (ZEC) price is trading near $790 after rallying from about $490 to $880, an increase of almost 80%. The coin's social media presence surged 183% above its baseline during August, outpacing Bitcoin and Ethereum in discussion growth. ZEC futures ...
Zcash (ZEC) price recovered from a midweek dip near $760 to trade above $800, following a rapid rally from under $500 to nearly $880 in mid-August. Despite the rebound, technical indicators like a high RSI and negative money flow suggest overbought c...
