Altcoin Report: Zcash Expands its Reach

Altcoin Report: Zcash Expands its Reach

ShapeShift.io integrates Zcash, a “time-based” cryptocurrency looks to change the labor market, and Wall of Coins is assimilating Dash support. Want to catch up on your latest altcoin news? Read the stories below. ZCASH. ShapeShift.io has integrated Zcash into its exchange platform, giving customers newfound access to Zcash trading and selling. ShapeShift’s CEO and founder Erik Voorhees expressed enthusiasm over the move, stating: “Zcash finally fulfills an early promise of bitcoin technology – the ability to transact freely and privately with anyone in the world. This protects the right....


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