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Shielded Labs Receives Major ZEC Grant From Winklevoss Twins

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Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss have quietly written another check for privacy tech, sending 3,221 ZEC—worth about $1.2 million—to bolster independent development of the Zcash protocol. Winklevoss Twins Fund Zcash Protocol Work Outside Block Reward The donation, made in ZEC rather than fiat, was directed to Shielded Labs, a Switzerland-based team operating independently of the Zcash … Read more

Privacy Coins Take a Beating as Bitcoin’s Slide Hits the Sector Hard

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The privacy-coin crypto market has taken a noticeable knock, moving in lockstep with bitcoin and ethereum as both slid lower. While the broader crypto economy is off more than 4% over the past day, the privacy-coin segment has fared worse, slipping 9.9% against the greenback. Crypto Pullback Sparks Sharp Sell-Off Across Privacy-Focused Tokens After a … Read more

From Anonymity to Selective Disclosure: The Next Era of Privacy Coins

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The surge in privacy coins in late 2025, which continued in 2026 with Monero hitting new highs, is seen as signalling renewed investor demand for on-chain anonymity. Analysts and industry leaders argue that privacy is evolving from untraceable transfers to selective disclosure and becoming core infrastructure for Web3. Privacy as the Modern ‘Bank Account’ The … Read more

Fragmentation or Evolution? Experts Say the Zcash Multi-Entity Split Strengthens the Network

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The exit of Electric Coin Co.’s development team to launch the for‑profit startup CashZ has shaken the Zcash ecosystem. Analysts remain divided: some warn the departure exposes single‑point‑of‑failure risks and undermines cypherpunk ideals, while others argue fragmentation strengthens resilience by distributing development across multiple teams. Market Volatility and Governance Friction The wholesale exit of the … Read more

SEC Investigation Into Zcash Foundation Ends Quietly

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The Zcash Foundation said Jan. 14, 2026, that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into the nonprofit without recommending any enforcement action. Zcash Foundation Announces Resolution of SEC Investigation The inquiry stemmed from a subpoena issued to the foundation on Aug. 31, 2023, under an SEC matter titled “In the … Read more

Monero Tops All-Time Price High as Privacy Coins Rip Higher, ZEC Stalls and ARRR Rockets

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On Tuesday, monero ( XMR) kept the good times rolling, and among the top ten privacy coins by market cap, everyone except zcash (ZEC) and mimblewimblecoin (MWC) is flashing green with gains. Privacy Coins Find Their Groove At press time, around 12:10 p.m. Eastern on Jan. 13, XMR is trading at $661 per coin after … Read more

From Surge to Shutdown: Dubai Blocks Privacy Coins in 2026

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Dubai authorities have unified regulations banning privacy coins and anonymity-enhanced tools across all jurisdictions, effective Jan. 12, 2026. Jurisdictional Unity on Privacy The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) have finalized a comprehensive regulatory environment that leaves no room for anonymity-enhanced digital assets. As of Jan. 12, 2026, new … Read more