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Zcash jumps 23% as bitcoin and major tokens rise despite Fed’s first hike since 2023

CoinDesk·September 17, 2026·1 min read
Zcash jumps 23% as bitcoin and major tokens rise despite Fed’s first hike since 2023

Bitcoin traded above $76,000 as the Fed projected limited further tightening, while Zcash jumped 23% amid a rise in major tokens. Paradigm's Matt Huang discussed Zcash's role as a privacy complement to bitcoin, highlighting growing interest in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies alongside the broader market rally.

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