altcoins
Why ZEC and NEAR are winning crypto’s alternative asset bid in 2026
Zcash and NEAR Protocol have emerged as two of crypto’s strongest alternative trades in 2026, a move Bankless co-founder David Hoffman believes is being driven by…
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Zcash holders back 25-second blocks in NU7 vote
Zcash holders backed 25-second blocks and existing halvings in the NU7 vote, with nearly 2.4 million ZEC participating in the private poll.
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ZEC rally leaves major whale short down $25.7 million
ZEC’s rally above $1,200 left a tracked Hyperliquid whale with a reported $25.7 million paper loss on a 32,760-token short.
ETF
A privacy coin just hit $1,000 and Wall Street is buying
Zcash crossed the four-digit barrier for the first time on Sept. 4, 2026, riding a spot ETF, a closed SEC probe, and a hard money thesis…