Zcash

Zcash is a decentralized cryptocurrency focused on privacy and anonymity. It uses the zk-SNARK zero-knowledge proof technology that allows nodes on the network to verify transactions without revealing any sensitive information about those transactions. ZEC transactions by default do not reveal the sending and receiving addresses or the amount being sent. There is an option, however, to reveal this data for the purposes of auditing or regulatory compliance. Zcash was first released on October 28, 2016, and it was originally based on Bitcoin’s codebase.

Zcash, formerly "Zerocoin," was created in 2013 by a group of scientists from Johns Hopkins University. The team recruited additional scientists from leading academic institutions including MIT and Tel Aviv University to build the standalone Zcash protocol. Zcash was first mined in October 2016.


Zcash is a decentralized cryptocurrency focused on privacy and anonymity. It uses the zk-SNARK zero-knowledge proof technology that allows nodes on the network to verify transactions without revealing any sensitive information about those transactions.

ZEC transactions by default do not reveal the sending and receiving addresses or the amount being sent. There is an option, however, to reveal this data for the purposes of auditing or regulatory compliance.

Zcash has a fixed supply of 21 million ZEC and undergoes block halvings every four years.

Zcash distributes a portion of its block rewards to development funding. 20% of Zcash issuance is allocated to the Electric Coin Company, the Zcash Foundation, and independent third-party developers, while 80% is rewarded to miners. 

Monero surged 23% this week on futures speculation while Zcash fell equally, reflecting leverage and timing within the privacy narrative.

Monero and Zcash Diverge in Double-Digit Weekly Swing as Privacy Coins Rotate

Reliance Global Group's decisive shift into zcash signals a powerful bet on privacy-driven crypto, positioning the company to capitalize on rising institutional demand and the accelerating momentum behind ZEC's next-generation financial architecture. Reliance Global Group Realigns Treasury Toward Zcash Reliance Global Group Inc. (Nasdaq: RELI) announced on Nov.

Nasdaq-Listed Reliance Dumps Broad Crypto Stack With Rapid Consolidation Into Zcash

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Every so often, a distinct corner of the crypto realm commands attention, and in 2025, privacy-focused tokens have enjoyed a pronounced revival as more users seek financial discretion in an era of heightened regulatory monitoring and expanding data capture.

A Year of Crypto Plot Twists: Privacy Coins Reclaim Their Power in 2025

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Robinhood takes aim at larger prediction-market share, Grayscale files to launch first-ever Zcash ETF, and more

Grayscale is riding the recent Zcash hype with plans to convert its trust into an ETF.

Grayscale Files to Launch Zcash ETF After Privacy Coin's 1,000% Price Surge

Grayscale announced the move on Wednesday on X, saying it submitted a Form S-3 for the Grayscale Zcash Trust, calling the filing “an important step required to launch the first ZEC ETPs.

Grayscale Moves Toward First Zcash ETF With SEC Filing

Grayscale has filed to convert its Zcash Trust into the first U.S. spot ETF tracking the privacy-focused cryptocurrency.

Grayscale Files to List First Zcash ETF in the U.S. Amid 1,000% Rally

Grayscale is looking to expand its lineup of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, this time with a product tracking Zcash.

Grayscale files with the SEC to launch first-ever Zcash ETF

According to the latest metrics, mining bitcoin has officially climbed into the runner-up spot for proof-of-work (PoW) profits, landing just behind the privacy coin zcash. ZEC Mining Profit Increases Network's Computational Might The digital currency zcash (ZEC) has been a standout mover in recent times, and today the privacy coin tacked on 18.

ZEC's 125% Monthly Jump Fuels Miner Revenue and Pushes Zcash Hashrate to Record Highs

Quantum computers could threaten much more than just Bitcoin, but developers behind the surging Zcash say they aren't panicking. Here's why.

Bitcoin

Crypto markets climbed Sunday as Bitcoin flashed an extreme oversold signal and more than $200 million in liquidations helped ease selling pressure across major tokens.

Bitcoin Rebounds From 'Extreme Oversold' Levels; XRP Jumps 7%, ZEC Surges 14%

Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk's Crypto Daybook Americas.Zcash ZEC$659.82 has been one of the strongest performers of the year, outperforming majors like BTC and ETH during the recent market downturn.

Asia Morning Briefing: ZEC's Rally Outpaces What Transparent Onchain Data Can Explain

The Winklevoss-backed Cypherpunk Technologies just topped up its Zcash treasury, with the privacy coin rising another 31% in the last week.

Zcash Keeps Rising as Bitcoin Falls—And This Treasury Firm Just Bought More ZEC

Cypherpunk Technologies, the digital-asset treasury firm backed by the Winklevoss twins, bought another $18 million of Zcash, bringing its total holdings to 233,644 ZEC.

Winklevoss-Backed Cypherpunk Buys $18M More Zcash, Bringing Holdings to $150M

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The privacy coin zcash (ZEC) blasted past the $700 range this weekend, tapping an intraday high of $741 per coin on Bitfinex. Over the past month, ZEC has rocketed 236% against the greenback, giving traders plenty to talk about.

Privacy Coin Fever: Zcash's $741 Intraday Spike Sets the Market Buzzing

Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss launches Cypherpunk to accumulate Zcash as a privacy-focused treasury asset. Tyler Winklevoss announced the launch of Cypherpunk, a company funded with over $50 million from Winklevoss Capital to accumulate Zcash (ZEC) as a privacy and self‑sovereignty treasury, stating the firm currently holds 203,775 ZEC (~1.

Cypherpunk Launches Zcash Treasury With $50M Backing

Former oncology biotech firm Leap Therapeutics (LPTX), which earlier this month raised $58.9 million in funding led by Winklevoss Capital to pivot to a digital treasury firm, announced the purchase of $50 million of Zcash ZEC$454.92.

Leap Therapeutics Surges 300% on $50M Winklevoss-Backed Zcash Bet

The privacy coin slid hard on Wednesday but then regained ground. Hayes has been outspoken on a range of digital asset topics.

Zcash Drops, Then Pops as Bitcoin Billionaire Arthur Hayes Warns Holders to Remove ZEC From Exchanges

Winklevoss cast Zcash as a "privacy hedge" to bitcoin, part of a comeback narrative for privacy coins in 2025.

Winklevoss-backed Cypherpunk targets 5% of Zcash supply with $58 million treasury seed

Zcash and Starknet co-founder Eli Ben-Sasson explores the challenges of ensuring integrity in privacy payments on decentralized public blockchains.

Zcash co-founder: ‘The world is demanding more privacy'

Biotech firm Leap Therapeutics has rebranded as Cypherpunk Technologies Inc. and pivoted to a digital asset treasury strategy.

Zcash Treasury Company Launches With Winklevoss Backing

The increase in shielding coincides with significant price appreciation as ZEC surged from approximately $400 on Nov. 1 to as high as $750.

ZCash shielded pool climbs to 23% of supply as network usage surges

Zcash's recent spot-driven rally is cementing its place as a structural rotation to privacy-focused projects as the sector continues to outperform other market segments.

Privacy Coin Bid Continues as Zcash Rally Lifts ‘Dino' Sector; Starknet's STRK Rockets 40%

Edward Snowden's apparent endorsement of Zcash as the leading privacy coin has sparked debate with supporters of rival digital asset monero. Privacy Debate: Zcash vs. Monero U.S. whistleblower and former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor Edward Snowden has weighed in on the Zcash (ZEC) debate, calling the cryptocurrency the “best in this space.

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