In late October 2026, Zcash (ZEC) consolidated around $1,280, taking its market capitalization to $21.8 billion. The rally was overshadowed by a community dispute over how the Zcash Community Grants allocated funds, including support for the integration of refugees. A major holderKnown by the pseudonym “big z” announced a complete sell-off of his ZEC holdings,while arguing that the fund should finance cryptography rather than political agendas. After direct ZEC deposits launched on the decentralized Rujira Network, the price settled between $1,220 and $1,245, well below its late-September record of $1,698. The dispute over who should control Zcash’s grant money remains unresolved.
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