Cypherpunk Launches $50M Zcash Treasury Backed by Tyler Winklevoss

Published at 2025-11-13 11:45:12

Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini, has launched Cypherpunk with more than $50 million of capital from Winklevoss Capital earmarked to buy Zcash (ZEC) and hold it as a privacy-focused treasury asset. The firm currently owns roughly 203,775 ZEC, positioning the new vehicle as a significant holder of the privacy coin.

The move is one of the clearer institutional endorsements of a privacy token and could boost liquidity and market confidence in ZEC while drawing renewed attention from regulators and exchanges. Market participants will be watching on-chain flows and price action; the backing from Winklevoss Capital may also prompt other funds and projects to consider structured crypto treasuries or renewed support for privacy-preserving assets.

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warned the community against trading the protocol’s core values for broader adoption, urging stronger on-chain privacy, easier full-node operation, and dApps that avoid centralized infrastructure. His comments highlight tensions between usability, regulation, and decentralization.

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West Virginia Bill Would Let Treasury Invest 10% in Crypto, Gold

Sen. Chris Rose has filed legislation allowing the West Virginia Treasury to allocate up to 10% of assets to precious metals and digital currencies. Supporters say the move would diversify state holdings and signal growing acceptance of crypto.

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Published at 2026-01-16 07:00:09

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Semler shareholders approved Strive Inc.'s all-stock acquisition, advancing a deal that clears the way for Strive to pursue a treasury holding of up to 12,798 BTC. The move could elevate Strive into the ranks of major corporate bitcoin holders.

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Published at 2026-01-15 04:45:09

SEC Closes Zcash Foundation Probe With No Charges

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has closed its investigation into the Zcash Foundation without filing charges, a sign of eased enforcement after recent high-profile cases. The move is being watched for implications to ZEC and broader regulatory clarity in crypto.