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Jamie Redman

Privacy Coins Surge in 2026 as ZEC Hits $600 and Monero Tests FCMP++ Upgrade

Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies have outperformed much of the crypto market in 2026, with Zcash, Monero, Ycash, Zano and Midnight posting notable gains amid growing demand for confidential onchain activity. In early May 2026, ZEC briefly touched $600 as Grayscale moved to convert its Zcash Trust into a spot ETF, while Monero began beta testing FCMP++ on May 6, 2026 and Zano's fUSD reserves climbed past $10M.