Citing Blockchainreporter, Zcash (ZEC) surged 30.64% this week to $453.33, leading the cryptocurrency market amid renewed institutional interest in privacy-based blockchain technologies. MemeCore (M) rose 23.88% to $1.66, while Layer-2 tokens like Merlin Chain (MERL), Canton (CC), and Mantle (MNT) also saw strong gains. The rally is attributed to expectations of more lenient regulations under the new U.S. administration and advancements in blockchain scalability solutions.
Zcash Surges 30.64% as Privacy Coins and Layer-2 Tokens Outperform in 2025
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Zcash (ZEC) jumped 30.64% this week to $453.33, making it one of the top altcoins to watch as privacy coins gain traction. MemeCore (M) rose 23.88% to $1.66, while Layer-2 tokens like Merlin Chain (MERL), Canton (CC), and Mantle (MNT) also climbed. The rally follows a drop in the fear and greed index and growing optimism over regulatory shifts and blockchain scalability progress.
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