Monero

Privacy tokens (DASH, XMR, ZEC) led the 2026 rally as investors revisited anonymity-focused protocols. Regulatory outcomes — notably the SEC closing its probe into the Zcash Foundation — are reshaping fundraising, listings, and institutional appetite.

Monero’s recent multi-session spikes have reignited interest in privacy coins, but bullish flows collide with growing regulatory pressure — including Dubai’s new privacy-token ban. This article unpacks the drivers behind XMR’s moves, where privacy coins sit in the altcycle, and practical risk controls for traders.

Monero (XMR) recently surpassed Zcash (ZEC) as the leading privacy coin amid developer departures and governance turmoil at Zcash. The emergence of the CashZ wallet and shifting developer activity have implications for exchanges, regulators, and privacy adoption.

A fresh rally in Monero (XMR) and Zcash (ZEC) has reignited debate over relisting privacy tokens as exchanges weigh market demand against regulatory exposure. This article breaks down the market drivers, the political arguments about privacy coins’ impact on crypto narratives, and pragmatic guidance for compliance teams and traders.