Zcash Nears $40 in Ongoing Price Decline

Zcash Nears $40 in Ongoing Price Decline

The price of Zcash (ZEC) inched closer to $40 on 15th December, falling to as little as $40.08 during the session, according to data from CoinMarketCap. ZEC tokens have never reached $40 before, so this price level would represent a new low for the digital currency. Zcash has generated significant visibility since its launch, with supporters pointing to its zero-knowledge proofs, called zk-SNARKS, as a means of achieving greater privacy for transactions. ZEC prices surged on their first trading day of 28th October, reaching approximately 3,300 BTC (more than $2 million) on Poloniex.....


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