Zcash (ZEC) Climbs 75% Amid Rising Concerns Over Digital Surveillance

Zcash (ZEC) has surged about 75% over the past week, reflecting renewed market attention on privacy-centric digital assets.

According to Santiment analysts, the move comes amid a broader shift in sentiment driven by declining trust in governments, increasingly strict regulatory environments, and the growing use of AI-powered surveillance and tracking tools. Together, these factors appear to be pushing some retail traders toward privacy-focused cryptocurrencies as a potential hedge.

The analysts also suggest that upcoming regulatory developments—particularly tighter KYC requirements and new stablecoin rules—could continue to support demand for privacy assets as the broader altcoin market experiences heightened activity in May.

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