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Privacy Coins Surge as the Rest of Crypto Bleeds Out
Can privacy-focused tokens like Zcash and Monero redefine trust and compliance in the next era of digital finance?
Austin Hodge
November 07, 2025
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While most of the crypto market struggles through another downturn, privacy coins are quietly stealing the spotlight. Tokens like Zcash, Monero, and Dash have surged, attracting both traders and institutions seeking confidentiality in a world demanding transparency. Grayscale Research’s latest data reports a jaw-dropping 248% surge in Zcash's ZEC token during October, ballooning its market cap to $6.5 billion
Behind the numbers lies a deeper story—about how privacy, once seen as rebellion, is now becoming a feature of legitimate financial infrastructure. From zero-knowledge proofs to shielded transactions, these technologies hint at a future where security and regulation can coexist.
As the market evolves, one question remains: are privacy coins just a short-term refuge, or the foundation of crypto crypto and the broader financial world’s next major narrative?
Let's dive in!
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