34 stories about Zcash from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 21, 2026.
Zcash developers have agreed on Nov. 5 as the target activation date for NU7, an upgrade that would shorten the time between blocks from 75 seconds to 25. The date is not yet a finished rollout: developers still need to add the chosen block height to the specification and deliver it in node software.
Zcash developer Zakura is proposing that each ZEC swap through NEAR Intents use its own key. The change is intended to stop a refund address visible on NEAR's public blockchain from connecting a user's swaps to their broader Zcash payment history.
Zakura, a Zcash full-node developer, expects to add hash-based signatures to Zcash in January as a defense against future quantum attacks. It also plans to release a tool this week for rotating transparent addresses, a separate step that can reduce how long users expose the same address.
The Bitget hacker moved $3.8 million in stolen Zcash to a privacy pool after Near blocked $50 million in swaps. This move makes the funds harder to trace, complicating recovery efforts. The hacker has been using various methods to launder the stolen $387.5 million.
A proposed Bitcoin privacy protocol, Shielded Bitcoin, uses zero-knowledge proofs to hide transactions without needing a soft fork. This could challenge Zcash's dominance in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. The protocol leverages Bitcoin's existing infrastructure, making it more accessible for users.
Hackers behind the Bitget exchange breach have moved $4 million of the stolen Zcash into a privacy pool, making the funds harder to trace. This move highlights the challenges in tracking and recovering stolen crypto assets. The hackers used Zcash's Ironwood upgrade to hide the transactions, which is a significant development in the ongoing investigation.
Researchers have outlined a method for private Bitcoin transfers inspired by Zcash's shielded transactions. The system uses zero-knowledge proofs but still needs a way to lock and release real BTC. This could enhance Bitcoin's privacy without requiring a hard fork, but experts have raised concerns about anonymity and quantum resistance.
Researchers have proposed a method to add Zcash-style privacy to Bitcoin without requiring a soft fork. The plan uses zero-knowledge proofs and encrypted notes, but experts have raised concerns about anonymity and quantum resistance.
Grayscale’s Zcash ETF (ZCSH) is splitting 3-for-1 after a $233 million inflow surge, bringing its assets to nearly $890 million. This follows a rally in Zcash (ZEC) that has intensified mining competition.
Zcash is planning a November upgrade (NU7) that will reduce block times to 25 seconds, making private payments up to three times faster. The upgrade also sets aside at least 60% of transaction fees to supplement mining rewards starting in 2031.
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, sparking a rally in crypto markets. Bitcoin rose 0.88% to $76,621, while Zcash surged 23% to a record high after Paradigm disclosed a stake in the privacy-focused coin. The Fed's projections suggest only one more rate hike, which could support further crypto gains.
Zcash (ZEC) briefly traded above $1,020 after a 20% rally, causing short sellers to lose $34 million. The surge was driven by increased ETF inflows and miner activity, though network competition cut into miners' gains. This marks a significant milestone for the privacy-focused cryptocurrency.
Grayscale has launched a Zcash (ZEC) ETF, giving brokerage investors exposure to the privacy-focused cryptocurrency. The launch follows a critical privacy flaw in Zcash's code that was recently discovered and patched.
Zcash (ZEC) hit its highest price since 2018, nearing $850, as traders bet on a potential Grayscale ETF. The surge was fueled by nearly $10 billion in 24-hour futures volume, showing strong speculative interest.
Grayscale has submitted another amended filing to the SEC for its proposed Zcash ETF, bringing it closer to becoming the first of its kind in the US. This move follows a series of regulatory steps that could pave the way for a new crypto investment product.
Zcash (ZEC) hit an 8-year high above $800 after Grayscale filed to convert its trust into a spot ETF. The rally was driven by $2.3 billion in futures volume and speculation about ZEC becoming the 'next Bitcoin'.
Zcash has locked down a $1.7 billion shielded pool after a critical upgrade. The move fixes a four-year-old counterfeiting bug in the Orchard protocol and introduces new withdrawal limits.
Zcash has launched a new node client called Zakura, the first live piece of a plan to scale the network from roughly one private transaction per second to 50,000 TPS — comparable to Visa's capacity — while maintaining strong privacy protections.
StarkWare and Sui are launching confidential transfer systems that comply with regulations, while Zama is enhancing its compliance efforts. This move comes as a bug in Zcash’s Orchard highlights the risks of unregulated privacy models.
Zcash has finalized its Ironwood upgrade, which will introduce a new shielded pool and ensure the supply of ZEC remains bounded. The upgrade is scheduled to activate in July 2026.
Zcash's value surged by $2.5 billion after its developers announced a fix to address concerns about its coin supply. The upgrade aims to restore confidence in the privacy-focused cryptocurrency.
Zcash's price surged 42% after the team fixed a critical vulnerability in its privacy-focused Orchard shielded pool. The upgrade required a two-step process to ensure network security and stability.
Frontier AI models have evolved into bug-finding tools, uncovering vulnerabilities across the tech world—and now in crypto too. A recent discovery in Zcash's code highlights how AI is becoming a key asset in cybersecurity.
The Zcash vulnerability uncovered with help from Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.8 signals a shift in who may discover critical flaws first. Experts warn the crypto industry may not be prepared for this new reality.