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$0.258842

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zec

$237.27

5.68%

Oct 28th, 2016

Smart Contract Platform

Privacy Coins

Layer 1 (L1)

Near Protocol Ecosystem

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$221.53

$249.06

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#27

Mcap

$3.92B

Fully Diluted Mcap

$3.92B

Supply

Circulating

16,511,427

Total

21,000,000

Created On

Oct 28th, 2016

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ATH

$3.19k

ATH Change

-92.57%

ATH Date

Oct 29th, 2016

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What is Zcash (ZEC)? The Privacy Coin Using Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Zcash is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that enables users to hide key details of transactions by leveraging zk-SNARKs.

Privacy coins. Image: Grant Kempster/Decrypt

What Are Privacy Coins? Monero, Zcash, and Dash Explained

So-called privacy coins use advanced techniques to shield details from public view, but they’ve come under increased scrutiny from regulators.

Zcash News

Feb 11, 2026

Markets

Zcash, BNB, Sui Lead Altcoin Losses As Crypto Market Slides

Altcoins continued to extend losses on Wednesday as the February selloff intensified, with Solana, XRP, BNB, and other major tokens shedding between 4% and 6% over 24 hours, according to CoinGecko data. Zcash is the largest loser among the top 30 altcoins, dropping 6.5% in the past 24 hours, per CoinGecko data. BNB, Sui, Hyperliquid and XRP followed, with losses of 6.1%, 5.8%, 4.3% and 4.2% respectively. The downtrend that began after Bitcoin’s October peak gained momentum in early February, tr...

by Akash Girimath · 2 min read

Feb 3, 2026

Markets

Privacy Coins Slide as Monero, Zcash Lead Losses

Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies led losses across the digital asset market on Tuesday, with the sector falling sharply even as broader declines remained more contained. Monero (XMR) and Zcash (ZEC) were among the weakest performers in the top 100 by market capitalization, both dropping by about 8% over the past 24 hours. Monero and Zcash both posted sharp losses on the day, showing declines that were deeper than the broader privacy coin average of 5.8%, according to CoinGecko data. Monero is d...

by Vince Dioquino · 3 min read

Jan 28, 2026

Markets

Gemini Launches Zcash Credit Card That Pays ZEC Rewards

Publicly traded crypto exchange Gemini unveiled its latest branded crypto credit card this week, launching a card that highlights the privacy-focused Zcash (ZEC) token. The Gemini Credit Card Zcash Edition follows the firm’s launch of Bitcoin, Solana, and XRP-themed cards that similarly provide crypto rewards with every purchase. “Privacy is normal and a precondition to your freedom and self-sovereignty,” Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss posted on X. Privacy is normal and a precondition to...

by Logan Hitchcock · 2 min read

Jan 27, 2026

Markets

Zcash Sentiment Ticks Up as Privacy Coin's Price Jumps 9%

Market sentiment for Zcash looks more optimistic today among traders, as users on prediction market Myriad now think there’s a 40% chance the privacy coin will hit $550 before it hits $250—up roughly 8% from Monday’s low. The news comes as Zcash is now up 8.7% in the past 24 hours, hitting $381, according to CoinGecko data. Zcash’s rocky month Market sentiment still inclines bearish after sentiment flipped at the start of last week, according to traders on Myriad, owned by Decrypt’s parent comp...

by Will McCurdy · 2 min read

Jan 23, 2026

The Coins

What is Zcash (ZEC)? The Privacy Coin Using Zero-Knowledge Proofs

For many years, Bitcoin was used to buy drugs online because it was believed to be anonymous. Turns out, it’s surprisingly easy to track Bitcoin transactions. Zcash, on the other hand, is a cryptocurrency that promised something Bitcoin couldn’t deliver: privacy. How Zcash works Zcash is designed to hide key transaction details, such as the sender, recipient, and amount. By using cryptographic techniques, transfers can be made that can’t easily be traced on a public ledger while remaining verifi...

by Matt Hussey, Jason Nelson · 7 min read

Jan 22, 2026

Coins

What’s Next for Zcash After Electric Coin Company Exodus and New CEO?

Privacy coin Zcash has plummeted in recent weeks, falling by double-digits month-on-month amid turmoil and executive departures at the nonprofit that created and supports the project. Zcash is currently trading at $363.10, up 0.5% on the day according to CoinGecko data. On prediction market Myriad, owned by Decrypt’s parent company Dastan, users flipped bearish on the cryptocurrency this week, placing a 61% chance on Zcash's next move taking it to $250 rather than $550—up from lows of 37% last...

by Will McCurdy · 4 min read

Jan 19, 2026

Markets

Privacy Coins Monero, Dash and Dusk Defy Crypto Market Slump

Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies including Monero and Dash have climbed despite a broader crypto market drop that liquidated nearly $1 billion in positions. Over the past 24 hours, while Bitcoin dropped 2.3% and most altcoins are down 3% to 10%, Dash and Monero are up 1.9% and 8.3% respectively, while the privacy coin category is up 4% on the day and 13.1% on the week, according to CoinGecko data. Dash is trading at $81.61, up 119% over the past week. Monero, which hit a new all-time high last...

by Akash Girimath · 3 min read

Jan 14, 2026

Law and Order

Zcash Foundation Says SEC Ends Investigation With No Enforcement Action

The Zcash Foundation said on Wednesday that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has ended a probe into the nonprofit organization without recommending enforcement action. In a blog post, the Virginia-based organization said that it had been alerted to a review by the regulator in August 2023, which pertained to the offering of digital assets. At the time, the SEC was led by former chair and crypto critic Gary Gensler. The Zcash Foundation said that the review’s outcome, where charges wer...

by André Beganski · 3 min read

Jan 8, 2026

Markets

Myriad Moves: Traders Bet on Zcash Rebound, But Aren't Buying Another Bitcoin All-Time High

The start of a new calendar year initially sent a jolt of optimism through the crypto markets as tokens rebounded, led by Bitcoin eclipsing $94,000 and Ethereum nearing $3,300 earlier this week. But the rally did not sustain its momentum and prices have since fallen—and in turn, predictors on Myriad have become more bearish on key crypto targets. Below, we’ll look at some of this week’s top prediction markets on Myriad, including those centered on a new BTC all-time high, ETH’s next stop, and wh...

by Logan Hitchcock · 6 min read

Jan 8, 2026

Markets

Zcash Plunges Double Digits After ECC Team ‘Constructively Discharged’

The price of Zcash has plunged by double digits after the entire team of the Electric Coin Company—which created and contributed to the popular privacy coin—left the company. Zcash is down 18.2% in the past 24 hours to $397.27, according to CoinGecko data. It’s also down 24% over the past 7 days. Zcash had a very strong year price-wise, rising over 670% amid more mainstream interest in privacy coins. In a tweet, Josh Swihart, former CEO of the Electric Coin Company, said his entire team was “con...

by Will McCurdy · 5 min read

Jan 6, 2026

Business

Crypto’s Next ‘Dominant Narrative’ Will Be Privacy: Arthur Hayes

Arthur Hayes is betting that privacy will define crypto’s next trade, arguing that Bitcoin’s institutional success has opened room for more adversarial assets like Zcash. The BitMEX co-founder laid out his thoughts on Tuesday in a blog post where he disclosed that his family office, Maelstrom, has already built a sizable Zcash position and framed privacy as an underpriced response to expanding state surveillance and sanctions enforcement. “Looking into the future, this year’s dominant narrative...

by Vince Dioquino · 4 min read

Dec 18, 2025

Markets

Canton Leads Privacy Coin Rally As Midnight, Zcash, Monero Tick Up

Privacy coins Canton and Midnight have outperformed the market today, with Zcash and Monero also posting gains after the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation announced it will issue tokenized securities on Canton Network. As of writing, Canton has posted a 7% gain en route to $0.07615, while Midnight is up by 2.5% in the past 24 hours, at $0.06397, according to CoinGecko data. DTCC Handles $3.7 Quadrillion in Transactions a Year—Now It's Tokenizing Treasuries on Canton Meanwhile, established...

by Simon Chandler · 3 min read

Dec 9, 2025

Markets

Zcash Founder Zooko Wilcox Joins ZEC Treasury Firm as Privacy Coin Surges

Cypherpunk Technologies Inc. announced Tuesday that Zooko Wilcox, founder of prominent privacy coin Zcash and former CEO of Electric Coin Company, has joined the Zcash treasury firm as a strategic advisor. The move preceded a sizable surge in Cypherpunk’s stock price Tuesday, all while Zcash itself continues to rebound after a recent sell-off. Cypherpunk said in a press release that Wilcox will guide the company's development of self-sovereign digital systems focused on privacy and freedom. Cyph...

by Andrew Hayward · 3 min read

Dec 8, 2025

Technology

Zcash Founder Helped to Create This Anonymous Phone Service

A new anonymous phone service has launched in the United States, enabling consumers to sign up for mobile coverage by providing nothing more than their zip codes. Named Phreeli, the new mobile carrier requires no other personal info from customers, who can pay their monthly bill without sharing credit card or bank data with the company. Zooko Wilcox, co-founder of privacy coin Zcash, acted as a consultant on the project, advising Phreeli on how to apply zero-knowledge proofs to bill paying. “Pho...

by Simon Chandler · 3 min read

Dec 2, 2025

Markets

Privacy Coins Lose Steam as ZCash, Monero, and Dash Follow Crypto Market Pullback

Leading privacy coins have slumped, shedding recent gains as they fall in tandem with a broader crypto market downturn. ZCash is down 8.5% over the past 24 hours, while Monero has fallen 5.4% and Dash has shed 3.9%, according to CoinGecko data, while the privacy coins sector as a whole has dropped by 15.4%. The declines mark a sharp reversal for a sector that saw explosive, market-defying rallies throughout the fourth quarter. The parallel drop with major assets like Bitcoin reflects a signific...

by Akash Girimath · 3 min read

Dec 1, 2025

Coins

Vitalik Buterin: 'Dark Hand' of Token Voting Could Erode Zcash Privacy

Zcash’s governance debate resurfaced over the past week after a routine election endorsement drew sharp responses from prominent industry figures. The discussion centers on whether the privacy coin should keep its committee-based system or shift to direct tokenholder voting. Zcash co-founder Zooko Wilcox opened discussions by urging support for Artkor, a long-time Zcash community member and sitting member of the Zcash Community Grants Committee (ZCG), where he seeks re-election for the next year...

by Vince Dioquino · 4 min read

Nov 28, 2025

Markets

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

Privacy coin Monero is up over 23% in the past week amid a quiet Thanksgiving crypto market landscape, while Zcash has shed roughly 25% in the same timeframe. Both privacy coins have been volatile, with Monero currently trading at $406 while Zcash trades at around $480, according to CoinGecko data. What’s driving this dynamic? The privacy coin narrative remains a dominant factor shaping the performance of Zcash, Monero, Dash, and other related tokens. For the most part, these altcoins have rema...

by Akash Girimath · 2 min read

Nov 27, 2025

Business

Vitalik Buterin Donates $765K in Ethereum to Privacy Messaging Apps

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has donated approximately $765,000 in ETH to two privacy messaging apps, Session and SimpleX—two apps looking to break past sector leaders Signal and Telegram. Buterin has become an increasingly vocal advocate for privacy solutions in the crypto industry, as global policies have expanded fears of global surveillance states and irked those wanting to keep their personal lives private. Encrypted messaging, like @signalapp, is critical for preserving our digital...

by Ryan S. Gladwin · 4 min read

Nov 26, 2025

Markets

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

Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments has jumped on the Zcash hype by filing for an exchange-traded fund that would give investors exposure to the privacy coin. A Wednesday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission shows that Grayscale wants to convert its Grayscale Zcash Trust into an ETF. If approved, it would be the first ETF giving investors exposure to the coin. Zcash enables users to send and receive money in private by encrypting transaction information using zero-knowledg...

by Mat Di Salvo · 2 min read

Nov 24, 2025

Technology

'Privacy Is Hygiene,’ Says Ethereum Creator Vitalik Buterin After Bank Data Leak

Client data at major U.S. banks including JPMorgan, Citi, and Morgan Stanley may have been exposed in a cyberattack on mortgage technology vendor SitusAMC, prompting Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin to comment on privacy as a practice of “hygiene.” The breach stemmed from unauthorized access to systems at SitusAMC, which confirmed Saturday that a threat actor had exfiltrated data tied to several large financial institutions. Exposed data included “accounting records and legal agreements” as w...

by Vince Dioquino · 4 min read