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
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
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
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 Bans Privacy Coins With Monero and Zcash Unbothered by the Crackdown
Dubai just drew a hard line on crypto privacy. On January 12, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) banned privacy tokens and rewrote its crypto approval process. Privacy-focused coins like Monero (XMR) .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg
UK MPs Push to Ban Crypto Political Donations: Here’s Why
Senior Labour MPs have urged the UK government to ban political donations made in cryptocurrency, citing risks around anonymity and foreign interference. The news has made a splash across Britain, as Bitcoin continues to range between $90,000 and $92,500 following an overnight surge.
Zcash News Today: Now That ZEC Crypto Is Dead, What’s The Next Big Thing?
You’re not crazy to be conflicted about ZEC and Zcash news today, what just happened is major. What’s happening with .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: #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive { color: #008868 !important;
Arthur Hayes Flags Privacy Crypto as The Next Meta
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes is making bold calls again. In his recent essay “Suavemente,” he declared privacy crypto, not memes or faster blockchains, as the dominant story for 2026. His fund, Maelstrom, has made Zcash its second-largest holding after Bitcoin, funded by rotating
