ECC’s full Zcash dev team exited after a governance dispute with Bootstrap’s board; Josh Swihart cited “constructive discharge.” The departing team plans to form a new company, while Swihart and Zooko Wilcox said the open-source Zcash protocol stays

If Zcash (ZEC) has made its mark as one of the standout cryptocurrencies of 2025, then 2026 is likely to be Monero (XMR)'s time to shine. Several factors indicate that XMR has the potential to become a bright star in the cryptocurrency market in the coming year. However, these very characteristics...

Date: Fri, Jan 02, 2026 | 03:10 PM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market has started the new year with modest strength, as both Bitcoin (BTC)

_Key Highlights:_ _Team Resignation: The entire core development team at Electric Coin Company (ECC) resigned on January 7, 2026, due to

Something unusual happened inside the Zcash ecosystem this week, and it caught attention for reasons that go far beyond a routine leadership change. This was not a quiet exit or a gradual transition behind closed doors. The entire development team behind Zcash walked away at the same time,

The post Zcash (ZEC) Bounces 7% After Core Developer Exit Selloff: What’s Next? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Zcash (ZEC) has experienced a sharp correction following news of a core developer’s exit, which negatively impacted short-term market sentiment. This triggered an

ECC’s full Zcash dev team exited after a governance dispute with Bootstrap’s board; Josh Swihart cited “constructive discharge.” The departing team plans to form a new company, while Swihart and Zooko Wilcox said the open-source Zcash protocol stays

ZEC protocol price has suffered a sharp 20% decline in the past 24 hours, falling to approximately \$395 as the Electric Coin Company (ECC)—the primary steward of Zcash—announced the entire team's collective resignation amid escalating governance disputes with the nonprofit Bootstrap organization.

The entire core development team of Zcash has resigned and established a new company, CashZ, to continue developing the old code, leading to a sharp decline in ZEC price. Governance model conflicts have sparked market concerns, casting doubt on future development directions. CashZ emphasizes not issuing new tokens, hoping to attract capital and accelerate decision-making, while Bootstrap focuses on compliance and research. The competition between the two will determine the future direction of Zcash.

From January 7 to 8, the privacy coin project Zcash experienced significant market turbulence due to the news that its core development company, Electric Coin Company, had all team members resign. Its token ZEC once plummeted over 20%, reaching a low of around $390. Subsequently, ECC CEO Josh Swihart clarified that this was a "structural reorganization" rather than a "project abandonment," and the team will continue to develop Zcash under a new company structure. Market sentiment then eased, and the ZEC price rebounded sharply to above $430. This incident profoundly revealed the inherent contradiction between "non-profit governance structures" and "agile development needs" in decentralized projects, and once again tested the market's ability to distinguish between project fundamentals and team changes.

ECC CEO Josh Swihart announced on Wednesday that the entire team has collectively resigned, breaking ties with Bootstrap and accusing them of "malicious governance behavior." Former CEO Zooko Wilcox sided with the board, causing a split in the community. ZEC price plummeted nearly 20% to $395, halving from the high point in November last year.

The anonymous coin project Zcash (ZEC) once plummeted by 28%, causing a shock to the market. This decline was not due to macroeconomic factors but resulted from a serious governance collapse within the project's core development company, Electric Coin Company (ECC). According to industry reports on the 8th (local time), all members of ECC's management and core development team have expressed their intention to resign. They have long-standing irreconcilable differences with the Bootstrap board of the Zcash Foundation, which ultimately led to this rare collective resignation. ◇ Non-technical dispute, essentially a "dominance" game... Conflict over development direction The core reason for this incident is not technical flaws or failure to maintain the price, but disagreements over the project's "control" and "development direction." It is reported that, especially regarding wallet strategies and the implementation approach of the privacy-first roadmap, ECC

Key Insights: _The entire ZCash core development team has split from the nonprofit Bootstrap after a major governance dispute._ _As a result, ZEC plummeted over 15% in a single day as investors reacted to the sudden news._ _Technical indicators are now showing a breakdown below major su

Date: Fri, Jan 02, 2026 | 03:10 PM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market has started the new year with modest strength, as both Bitcoin (BTC)

> It’s been a rough 24 hours for Zcash (ZEC) holders. The privacy-focused cryptocurrency, which had been one of the standout performers in 2025

Electric Coin Company's full Zcash team has resigned after a governance clash with nonprofit Bootstrap, planning a new "unstoppable private money" venture as ZEC falls. Summary Electric Coin Company's entire Zcash development team resigned after a governance breakdown with the Bootstrap nonprof

This isn’t making headlines yet, but the crypto market may be starting to shift. Trader Huang 皇 shared on X that a small group of long-term Bitcoin whales are accumulating Zcash (ZEC).  These are not active traders chasing short-term moves. They are holders who usually stay in Bitcoin unless t

Date: Fri, Jan 02, 2026 | 03:10 PM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market has started the new year with modest strength, as both Bitcoin (BTC)

Date: Fri, Jan 02, 2026 | 03:10 PM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market has started the new year with modest strength, as both Bitcoin (BTC)

Zcash price is down today as a trader unshielded over 200,000 ZEC in a rare start to the new year. With more institutions growing fond of ZEC, the market is expecting a positive price action soon. Privacy coin Zcash (ZEC) is facing selling pressure due to a recent decision from some

For years, privacy coins were treated like a problem the market wanted to avoid. Exchanges delisted them, regulators frowned on them, and investors learned to keep their distance.  That is why Grayscale’s move to file for a Zcash ETF caught so much attention. It landed at a moment when

Zcash price is down today as a trader unshielded over 200,000 ZEC in a rare start to the new year. With more institutions growing fond of ZEC, the market is expecting a positive price action soon. Privacy coin Zcash (ZEC) is facing selling pressure due to a recent decision from some

Date: Fri, Jan 02, 2026 | 03:10 PM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market has started the new year with modest strength, as both Bitcoin (BTC)

In the opening days of 2026, more than 200,000 ZEC—roughly 1.2% of circulating supply—were moved from shielded to transparent pools, raising concerns about potential selling pressure on the privacy-focused coin.

The privacy track will become the core of the crypto industry by 2026, as technological advancements enable privacy needs to coexist with compliance. ZEC performs strongly, indicating that privacy is no longer a pseudo-demand. It is recommended to pay attention to Zama, Anoma, and Boundless to address the evolution of privacy protection and market demand, forming a complete technological ecosystem and promoting the development of privacy projects.

Date: Fri, Jan 02, 2026 | 03:10 PM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market has started the new year with modest strength, as both Bitcoin (BTC)

The Zcash (ZEC) price continues to maintain its upward momentum, moving within the framework of an ascending wedge pattern. This structure often signals the potential for a breakout, attracting the attention of investors and traders. However, this upward trend is facing challenges as investor sentiment has turned sour.

"Brother Maqi" Huang Licheng suffered a massive loss of tens of millions of USD last year due to high leverage. On January 3, he liquidated his 40x leveraged BTC and ZEC long positions, making a profit of 1.53 million USD. Subsequently, he established a 7,100 ETH long position with 25x leverage (average price $2,987) and a 25,888.88 HYPE long position with 10x leverage, chasing the momentum.

Date: Sat, Dec 27, 2025 | 11:04 AM GMT Zcash (ZEC), the privacy-focused cryptocurrency, has continued to outperform much of the broader altcoin

Cypherpunk increases its ZEC holdings again, approaching 2% of circulating supply. The company's treasury clearly bets on the privacy narrative, reflecting how privacy-focused encrypted assets are being re-priced under regulatory and technological environments. Cypherpunk increases its ZEC holdings again, with a clear shift in corporate treasury strategy towards the privacy narrative ---------------------------------- Nasdaq-listed company Cypherpunk Technologies recently (12/30) announced the purchase of approximately 56,000 tokens.

Total crypto market cap broke a three-month downtrend, aligning with early altcoin stabilization. Solana and ICP maintained structural support, signaling smart contract and data network resilience. VET, ZEC, and SUI reflect defensive and infrastructural positioning during early 2026

Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading around $90,022, as the bulls are trying to regain control by pushing the price above the important psychological level of $90,000. However, Bitcoin's long-term outlook still makes investors cautious. On the Polymarket market, the probability of Bitcoin reaching the $150,000 mark is

After a 17% jump, Zcash has registered a daily breakout above the key price zone of 470-480 which is the structural zone. The derivatives trading activity peaked when ZEC surpassed Solana in the perps volume with the highest volume of 2.97B in 24 hours. Short liquidations totaled $8.5M wh

Date: Fri, Jan 02, 2026 | 03:10 PM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market has started the new year with modest strength, as both Bitcoin (BTC)

Date: Sat, Dec 27, 2025 | 11:04 AM GMT Zcash (ZEC), the privacy-focused cryptocurrency, has continued to outperform much of the broader altcoin

Prominent asset manager Bitwise filed for a new crypto ETF for 11 separate major altcoins like Zcash and Tron but omits Cardano. Notably, Bitwise filed the N-1A form with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday, seeking to add to its ever-expanding collection of crypto ETFs.

Zcash is starting 2026 in a pretty interesting spot. The price isn’t surging higher anymore, but it also isn’t giving back much of its recent gains.  After a strong run into late December, ZEC has shifted into a

After a 17% jump, Zcash has registered a daily breakout above the key price zone of 470-480 which is the structural zone. The derivatives trading activity peaked when ZEC surpassed Solana in the perps volume with the highest volume of 2.97B in 24 hours. Short liquidations totaled $8.5M wh

Cypherpunk adds 56K ZEC, now holding 1.76% of supply, targeting 5% of the Zcash network for long-term privacy strategy. Analysts highlight ZEC’s privacy features and potential $1,000 move, but caution signals possible $400 pullback first. Growing institutional interest underscores privacy t

After a 17% jump, Zcash has registered a daily breakout above the key price zone of 470-480 which is the structural zone. The derivatives trading activity peaked when ZEC surpassed Solana in the perps volume with the highest volume of 2.97B in 24 hours. Short liquidations totaled $8.5M wh

_Zcash (ZEC) rebounds from $300 to $500, with analysts warning of resistance at $550 and potential risks below $200._ Zcash (ZEC) has been showing significant price movement recently. After experiencing a sharp drop from $700 to $300, the price has bounced back. The expert’s analysis provides i

The Zcash (ZEC) price has had a wild few months. After topping out in the $700–$750 zone, ZEC sold off hard and lost roughly half its value, sliding all the way down to the $300 area. That drop marked the end of a fast and emotional rally, but it also set up the move that followed. From that $300 l

Date: Sat, Dec 27, 2025 | 11:04 AM GMT Zcash (ZEC), the privacy-focused cryptocurrency, has continued to outperform much of the broader altcoin

The five major institutions in the crypto industry reach a consensus for 2026: the speculation cycle ends, and structural maturity takes the lead. The largest compliant crypto exchange in the US raises the "death of the cycle," Delphi is optimistic about AI-driven finance, Messari bets on privacy coin ZEC, a16z predicts KYA will replace KYC, and Four Pillars focuses on regulation fostering super apps.

Bitwise has filed with the SEC to launch 11 new crypto ETFs focused on individual altcoins like AAVE, UNI, and TRX. The hybrid ETFs will allocate up to 60% in the actual tokens and 40% in derivatives, providing regulated investment exposure.

$4.12M ZEC withdrawal tightened exchange supply without triggering immediate price reaction. ZEC formed higher lows as heavy short positioning failed to force breakdowns. Rising short liquidations increased squeeze risk despite calm funding conditions. A subtle yet important shift

With the trend of listed companies allocating Bitcoin becoming more prevalent, a Nasdaq-listed company is now turning its attention to a more controversial area. Cypherpunk Technologies recently announced an increase of approximately $29 million to its holdings of 56,418.09 ZEC privacy coins, bringing its total holdings to an astonishing 290,062.67 coins, accounting for about 1.76% of the circulating supply of Zcash. Supported by Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini, this company’s long-term goal is to hold 5% of the total supply of the Zcash network, elevating privacy assets to a strategic reserve level comparable to Bitcoin. This increase has sparked intense debate in the market: amid increasingly strict global regulations and urgent demands for financial privacy, can privacy-enhanced cryptocurrencies like Zcash truly replicate Bitcoin’s success path and become a new option on corporate balance sheets?

The broader cryptocurrency market is showing relative strength today, with both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) trading in the green. This

Nasdaq-listed company Cypherpunk Technologies invested $29 million to purchase 56,418 ZEC, with a total holding of 290,063 coins, accounting for approximately 1.76% of the circulating supply. The goal is to hold a 5% share, marking a shift in corporate treasury strategy from transparent blockchain to privacy-oriented asset allocation. Zcash has surged over 800% in the past 12 months, while Bitcoin has declined by 5% during the same period.

After a 17% jump, Zcash has registered a daily breakout above the key price zone of 470-480 which is the structural zone. The derivatives trading activity peaked when ZEC surpassed Solana in the perps volume with the highest volume of 2.97B in 24 hours. Short liquidations totaled $8.5M wh