OKX Adds Zcash (ZEC) Spot/USDⓈ Pair — Trading Starts Nov 24, 2025

Published at 2025-11-24 02:15:07

OKX announced it will add a ZEC/USDⓈ spot trading pair, with live trading scheduled to begin on November 24, 2025 at 15:00 UTC. The new pair is part of OKX’s continued expansion of its USDⓈ ecosystem, offering Zcash traders a direct route to stablecoin-quoted liquidity on the platform.

For users, the listing could mean faster execution and easier onramps for ZEC via USD-pegged stablecoins, potentially boosting liquidity and market depth. The move signals sustained exchange demand for privacy-focused tokens and gives traders another regulated venue to access ZEC spot markets, though market reaction will depend on trading volume and broader crypto sentiment.

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