99Bitcoins Exclusive: ‘Zcash Price Isn’t a Multi-Billion Dollar Narrative—It’s Trillion-Dollar’
Zcash is often billed as “encrypted Bitcoin,” yet its market cap is only about $3 Bn—roughly 1/280th of Bitcoin’s $1.3 T. In an exclusive interview with 99Bitcoins, Arjun Khemani, advisor to the Winklevoss-backed Zcash project Cypherpunk, breaks down the state of privacy crypto. His position
End to ‘Rich Rule’ in Crypto: Vitalik Criticises DAO Governance
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is criticising DAO governance, arguing that the current standard of token-based voting is failing the industry. While major governance tokens hold billions in market value, voter apathy has left protocols vulnerable to centralization by wealthy “whales.” This push for
Ethereum Targets ‘Trust Me’ Wallets: Here’s What Changes in 2026
All public chains are by default “decentralized,” but the level of decentralization varies. How decentralized a chain like Ethereum, Bitcoin, or Solana always remains a topic of discussion. Nearly all debates center on node distribution but fewer on how wallets connect and “talk”
Weekly Crypto Market Update January 16, 2026
The second week of 2026 finally delivered the first real fireworks we’ve seen in a while, with Bitcoin breaking out of its multi-month trading range and Ethereum staking hitting all-time highs amid softer inflation data and renewed institutional flows. From macro relief to
Dash Rips +21% Higher: Why It’s Outpacing Zcash And Monero Right Now
Dash’s sharp 24-hour jump has pulled traders back toward privacy coins, and much of the move appears to be driven by leveraged positions. Dash (DASH) rose about +21% in the past day to roughly $74.9. It moved faster than Zcash, which added about
Move Aside Bitcoin, Monero Smashes $800 as Privacy Becomes a Macro Trade
Move aside, Bitcoin. There’s a new king in town. Shockingly, as we enter 2026 it’s looking like the new Bitcoin and Ethereum are Monero and Zcash. Some fans of .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke:
SEC Drops Zcash Probe: Rare Clarity for Privacy Coins, ZEC Crypto To $1,000?
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) used to terrorize crypto firms under Gary Gensler during the Biden administration so much so that it was pointless for founders to innovate. Lawsuits used to pile up and enforcements remain the order the day. Donald
Crypto Traders Buying The Dip as Monero XMR Breaks $700: Up Next $1,000?
Is the world yearning for privacy so much that coins like Monero and Zcash are among the top performers in the last six months? Looks like so. Traders appear to be dumping Zcash crypto now. Their focus? The OG of privacy coins: Monero
Monero Smashes $670 Barrier As Zcash Implodes: Privacy Capital Rotates Aggressively
Monero broke past $650 this week and kept climbing as traders moved out of Zcash amid internal governance disputes. The shift marked a sharp rotation inside the privacy-coin market. XMR crossed $670 in the last 24 hours and reached about $579 during the
Dubai Hands Crypto Token Vetting to Firms
More rules and regulations at the start of 2026, and Dubai is also updating its stance on crypto. The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has updated its rules for crypto tokens in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Effective January 12, 2026, licensed
