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Economist Saifedean Ammous sparked fierce debate on social media by questioning the importance of privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like Zcash vs. Bitcoin.
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Zcash (ZEC) is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that allows anonymous “shielded” transactions using advanced cryptographic technology called zero-knowledge proofs.
Zcash’s roots trace back to 2013 with “Zerocoin,” a proposed privacy extension of the Bitcoin protocol that was rejected by core developers for its novelty, computational cost and impractical implementation.
The researchers and scientists behind the proposal pivoted to creating an entirely new cryptocurrency, “Zerocash” (now simply Zcash), hiring long-standing cryptography advocate and builder Zooko Wilcox as CEO of the Zcash Company. In 2017, the Zcash Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit entity, was launched to further advance Zcash and its principles in the broader community while further decentralizing its development.
In 2019, the Zcash Company rebranded itself as the Electric Coin Company and relinquished control of the Zcash trademark to the Zcash Foundation.
Zcash development is currently focused on improving its core privacy features, creating a more accessible user experience, and building bridges and interoperability with other blockchains such as Ethereum.
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The fund, which could be listed on NYSE Arca, would be the first ETF tied to a privacy coin, following several other listings from Grayscale and asset managers.
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Analysts warn of “pump-and-dump” risks associated with ZEC’s sudden surge in hype, even as major crypto figures maintain a long-term bullish outlook.
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Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas says Zcash could dilute political and cultural support for Bitcoin, as critics accuse the privacy coin of manufactured hype.
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Bitcoin has yet to find a bottom, but data suggests buyers were very interested in the abrupt dip to $80,000. Several altcoins are also approaching deep discount levels.
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Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss are betting on privacy protocols gaining major traction as AI continues to grow at an exponential rate.
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Individuals from both communities sparred over privacy, centralization, and market manipulation as ZEC continues to dominate the narrative.
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As prominent cryptocurrency figures advocate for privacy protocols like Zcash, could the Bitcoin ecosystem revisit the reactivation of Bitcoin opcode OP_CAT?
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Bitcoin’s momentum loss continues as long-term holders add to market selling pressure and rising US dollar strength leads investors to reduce their exposure to risk.
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The biotech firm is shifting to a crypto-focused strategy, backed by Winklevoss Capital, and investing $50 million in the Zcash protocol's native token.
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Hayes’ call to self-custody Zcash highlights renewed focus on privacy coins as the sector sees sharp price swings and mixed performances.
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2025 changed the crypto landscape. This was the year of coins that created value and onchain utility instead of hype.
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ZEC has reached its most overbought reading on record, increasing the risk of a sharp 60% or more correction in the coming weeks.
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Money was anonymous for thousands of years until the recent experiment in financial surveillance. Privacy-preserving crypto offers a path back to normalcy.
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Zcash (ZEC) soared more than 400% over the past month, climbing above $700 before easing to $548 amid a rally in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies.
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