ZecAI Analysis

ZEC is rallying after critics say Arkham used misleading language about its ability to track transactions on the network.

ZEC is rallying after critics say Arkham used misleading language about its ability to track transactions on the network.

Altcoin sentiment has stayed cautious as fear readings sit near 25 and Bitcoin has traded just above $90,000, while Zcash, MemeCore and Cardano have posted modest gains that reflect selective interest rather than a broad return of risk appetite. The post Bitcoin Stalls Near $90K as Select Altcoins Rally, Leaving ‘Altcoin Season’ on Hold appeared first on Cryptonews.

Arkham's announcement that it tracked 53% of Zcash transactions sparked immediate backlash from developers who clarified the firm can only trace transparent movements while fully shielded transactions remain cryptographically protected through zero-knowledge proofs. The post Privacy Coin Zcash Exposed – Half of All Transactions Now Tracked appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bullish reversal signals and rising whale demand raise ZEC’s chances of hitting $500 in December, though some caution remains warranted.

Bullish reversal signals and rising whale demand increase ZEC’s chances of hitting $500 in December, though some caution remains warranted.

Zcash (ZEC) is up 24% this week, approaching key resistance at $472 as whales accumulate, retail sells, and a new fee model is proposed.

Zcash (ZEC) is up 24% this week, approaching key resistance at $472 as whales accumulate, retail sells, and a new fee model is proposed.

ZEC zoomed 12% amid the fee discussion, beating gains across all major tokens.

Zcash price is testing the $420 resistance of a multi-month symmetrical triangle as rising trading volume and institutional accumulation hint at a potential breakout. Zcash was trading at $395 at press time, up 11% over the past 24 hours, as…

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raders push ZEC upward, but on-chain flows tell a different story.

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The total crypto market capitalization exceeded $3.2 trillion.

Crypto majors were broadly lower, falling 2–4% with BTC down 2% at $91,400, ETH down 2% at $3,130, BNB down 2% at $893, and SOL down 4% at $136, while ZEC (+4%) and TRX (+2%) led the day’s top movers. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said sovereign wealth funds have been steadily accumulating Bitcoin, adding that they “bought more” as BTC declined from $126K into the $80K range to build long-term positions. The IMF warned that rising stablecoin adoption could weaken central bank control in a new report examining currency substitution and monetary sovereignty risks. Solana and Coinbase’s Base network were linked through a new bridge secured by Chainlink and Coinbase infrastructure. The CFTC also approved spot crypto trading on CFTC-registered exchanges, with Bitnomial set to debut first. In the U.K., Reform UK received the country’s largest-ever political donation from a living donor—an $11.4M contribution from a Tether-linked investor. Meanwhile, recent research indicated that the ~$4B in Bitcoin ETF outflows seen in October–November stemmed primarily from leveraged basis-trade unwinds across major funds rather than investor panic.

Crypto majors traded slightly higher, with ETH leading gains post-Fusaka as BTC rose 1% to $93,000, ETH jumped 4% to $3,190, and BNB and SOL each added 1% to reach $909 and $143, respectively. Among top movers, ZEC (+10%), TAO (+8%), and DASH (+6%) outperformed. Large ETH holders resumed sizeable spot purchases following Monday’s liquidations, suggesting renewed institutional dip-buying. At the Dealbook Summit, Brian Armstrong noted that “top banks” are partnering with Coinbase on pilots for stablecoins, custody, and trading. BlackRock released its 2026 outlook with a risk-on tilt, maintaining an overweight position in U.S. equities and highlighting AI and rising stablecoin adoption as “megaforces” reshaping markets. Meanwhile, Binance introduced “Binance Junior,” a crypto savings account for minors with extensive parental oversight, and Startale—Sony’s Soneium blockchain partner—launched USDSC, a stablecoin set to serve as the default settlement asset on the Soneium L2.

Crypto majors are green and reversing yesterday’s selloff, with BTC up 2% at $87,400, ETH flat at $2,820, BNB up 2% at $842, and SOL up 2% at $129. Among top movers, Fartcoin (+14%), SPX (+12%), and PUMP (+9%) led gains. Vanguard announced it will begin allowing trading of crypto ETFs and mutual funds on its brokerage platform, ending its long-standing opposition. Coinbase leadership and Marc Andreessen were sued over an alleged years-long insider-trading scheme. Ripple secured a payments license in Singapore and expanded XRP and RLUSD payment services there. Vitalik Buterin warned that shifting Zcash governance toward token-based voting could erode privacy protections. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman stated that bank regulators are working on stablecoin rules. Anthropic released a report showing that AI agents discovered zero-day exploits in crypto protocols during testing and pose a threat to vulnerable smart contracts. Meanwhile, House Republicans issued a 50-page report on “Operation Chokepoint 2.0,” alleging that the Fed, FDIC, OCC, and SEC covertly pressured banks to avoid crypto through pause letters, informal guidance, and SAB 121, ultimately debanking more than 30 firms.

Crypto majors are green and reversing yesterday’s selloff, with BTC up 2% at $87,400, ETH flat at $2,820, BNB up 2% at $842, and SOL up 2% at $129. Among top movers, Fartcoin (+14%), SPX (+12%), and PUMP (+9%) led gains. Vanguard announced it will begin allowing trading of crypto ETFs and mutual funds on its brokerage platform, ending its long-standing opposition. Coinbase leadership and Marc Andreessen were sued over an alleged years-long insider-trading scheme. Ripple secured a payments license in Singapore and expanded XRP and RLUSD payment services there. Vitalik Buterin warned that shifting Zcash governance toward token-based voting could erode privacy protections. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman stated that bank regulators are working on stablecoin rules. Anthropic released a report showing that AI agents discovered zero-day exploits in crypto protocols during testing and pose a threat to vulnerable smart contracts. Meanwhile, House Republicans issued a 50-page report on “Operation Chokepoint 2.0,” alleging that the Fed, FDIC, OCC, and SEC covertly pressured banks to avoid crypto through pause letters, informal guidance, and SAB 121, ultimately debanking more than 30 firms.

Crypto majors slid sharply, reversing all of last week’s gains, with BTC down 6% to $85,800, ETH down 6% to $2,820, BNB falling 7% to $822, and SOL dropping 7% to $127. Among top movers, MYX (+15%) and JST (+4%) led the market. More than $650 million in positions were liquidated over the past day, including $580 million in longs after BTC dipped below $86,000. ZEC suffered the steepest decline among major tokens, falling 20% to $355 and 35% on the week. Meanwhile, Tether founder Paolo Ardoino again addressed the latest wave of Tether FUD, reiterating that the company is not at risk of insolvency. In regulatory developments, China’s central bank reaffirmed that crypto remains illegal and signaled a coming crackdown. Robinhood announced a partnership with Susquehanna to launch a new CFTC-licensed exchange, paving the way for a major expansion into prediction markets. Pavel Durov revealed Cocoon, a new decentralized confidential compute network where GPU operators earn TON rewards. JPMorgan also entered the spotlight with a new structured BTC-linked product that offers investors a minimum 16% yield—up to 50% depending on BTC’s performance—with downside protection of up to 30%.

The move follows ZEC’s massive rally since late September.

Crypto majors slipped slightly after the weekend rally cooled, with BTC down 1% at $86,000, ETH down 1% at $2,800, BNB down 1% at $840, and SOL down 1% at $129. Among top movers, CC (+12%), XDC (+3%), and AAVE (+3%) led gains. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has remained in Extreme Fear for 12 consecutive days. Coinbase acquired Tensor’s Vector dot Fun team, transferring the TNSR token to the foundation. Satoshi Nakamoto’s estimated BTC fortune fell by roughly $41 billion during Friday’s selloff. Zcash developers outlined preparations for future quantum threats, claiming ZEC’s protocol design and upgrade paths leave it better positioned than Bitcoin for a cryptographic transition. Cardano’s network experienced a “poisoned” transaction attack that caused a chain split. Meanwhile, crypto industry lobbyists held a private tax-policy dinner with lawmakers to advocate for friendlier digital-asset tax treatment amid broader market-structure debates. Additionally, Strike CEO Jack Mallers said JPMorgan closed his bank accounts without providing an explanation.

Some long-time holders of ZEC find themselves unable to withdraw their assets, as the privacy token rallies to multi-year highs.