Privacy Coins Surge: Monero (XMR) Reaches New ATH as Surveillance Fears Fuel Rally in DASH, ZEC, and ZEN

Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies rallied sharply on Jan. 13, 2026, with Monero, Dash, Zcash, and Horizen outperforming the broader market amid rising regulatory scrutiny and renewed demand for on-chain confidentiality. The surge comes as investors rotate into assets designed to resist transaction surveillance in an increasingly regulated crypto environment.