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Zcash (ZEC) hit $642.18 on May 9, 2026, marking the peak of a 650-1,000% rally from 2024 lows that crowned it the largest privacy coin by market cap, overtaking Monero. The catalysts driving this performance are different in kind from…

ZEC and XMR dropped 5% in a session that saw most major tokens pull back after weeks of gains, with the move tracking renewed Middle East tension and a rebound in oil prices.

Barry Silbert, founder and CEO of Digital Currency Group (DCG), has declared the era of privacy-centric cryptocurrency assets. Silbert, best known for his early bullish stance on Bitcoin ( BTC ), stated that the ‘privacy’ era in the crypto industry has begun. His X post gained significant traction in less than 24 hours, as more crypto enthusiasts nodded on the need for privacy to scale on-chain finance and user protection. Silbert’s post on crypto privacy. Source: X As such, Finbold analyzed three privacy-centric crypto assets on May 24 to consider in 2026 based on these traits: institutional tailwind, technical breakout, and programmable privacy. Zcash (ZEC): Institutional tailwind Zcash ( ZEC ) has gained significant bullish traction since April 2026, fueled by institutional tailwinds. Over the past 30 days, ZEC price surged over 87%, trading at about $671 at press time. ZEC/USD 30-day chart. Source: Finbold With the token nearing its 2025 peak, its market cap climbed to around $11.2 billion at the time of reporting. Zcash has attracted significant institutional support, as Finbold previously noted . For instance, the Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZCSH) had a total of over $236.3 million in assets under management (AUM) at the time of reporting, based on official data . If the token continues to gain more institutional demand, a potential parabolic breakout could occur in 2026. Monero (XMR): Technical breakout Monero ( XMR ) is the second-largest privacy-focused crypto asset, with a market capitalization of about $7.2 billion on Monday. From a technical analysis standpoint, the XMR/USD pair has been consolidating around its 2018 and 2021 all-time high (ATH). XMR/USD 1-week chart. Source: TradingView Amid rising demand for privacy-oriented crypto assets, XMR is well-positioned to break out from its major supply wall around $426 and enter the price discovery phase. Oasis Network (ROSE): Programmable privacy The Oasis Network ( ROSE ) is a small-cap crypto asset focused on programmable smart contracts, with a market capitalization of about $75.5 million at the time of reporting. From a technical analysis standpoint, the ROSE/USDC pair has been forming a potential macro reversal pattern, characterized by a descending wedge and a rising divergence in the weekly Relative Strength Index (RSI). ROSE/USDC 1-week chart. Source: TradingView The token is already listed on major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, Bybit, and Coinbase, which could bolster its bullish sentiment in 2026. ​ The post Barry Silbert says privacy era in crypto has ‘officially begun’ – 3 coins to consider in 2026 appeared first on Finbold .

At approximately 12:45 UTC on May 25, Monero (XMR) traded near $390.24, according to market data available at the time of writing. Monero (XMR) posted a modest gain over the […]

Sui founder Adeniyi Abiodun has announced a new feature that grants privacy by default to all stablecoin transactions. This privacy feature will be expanded to other assets on Sui in due time, including crypto and tokenized bonds and stocks. Sui is testing a new feature that make...

Railgun's RAIL token has surged 32% in 24 hours, reaching $3.87, as on-chain privacy protocols draw renewed trading interest in May 2026.

Grayscale filed to convert its Zcash Trust into the first US privacy coin ETF. Here's what the ZCSH filing actually does and why it changes the category.

Bitcoin Cash offers fast, low-cost payments with strong merchant adoption potential in 2026. Monero attracts privacy-focused users through secure, untraceable transactions and consistent network development. Avalanche supports scalable blockchain applications with fast processing...

Monero price remains in focus as the privacy-focused cryptocurrency continues trading within a compressed range against the US dollar. At press time, Monero trades at $372.89, down 3.79% over the past 24 hours. Monero Price Consolidates While Traders Await Direction The current M...