Zcash
Zcash (ZEC) Plunges 40% as Critical Orchard Pool Vulnerability Comes to Light After 4 Years
In early June 2026, Zcash (ZEC) witnessed a devastating price collapse of approximately 40% after developers publicly disclosed and remediated a significant security vulnerability affecting its Orchard shielded pool. The dramatic selloff wiped out over $3 billion in market value and sent ZEC trading below the $350 threshold.
Zcash tumbles after disclosure of critical four-year-old vulnerability
Zcash's native token, ZEC, plunged more than 30% after developers disclosed a critical vulnerability that could have allowed an attacker to create an unlimited number of counterfeit tokens without detection, according to reports published Thursday and Friday.
Zcash crisis deepens as David Schwartz explains “lonely” coins
Zcash faces pressure after an Orchard bug raised supply doubts, while David Schwartz says unmoved coins can remain safe in isolated pools.
Ripple CTO Emeritus Breaks Down Zcash Paradox: Why 'Lonely' Coins Aren't Lost
If the vulnerability in the Zcash (ZEC) network was never exploited by hackers, then the funds of all users remain safe, regardless of whether they move them to a new pool or not. This was stated by Ripple's emeritus chief technology officer, David Schwartz, commenting on the current crisis around the privacy coin.
AI Is Helping Discover Tech Vulnerabilities—And Zcash Is Just the Latest Example
Frontier AI models have evolved into bug-finding tools, uncovering vulnerabilities across the tech world—and now in crypto too.
Zcash's Orchard Vulnerability Leaves Users Unable to Verify ZEC Circulating Supply, Says Zooko Wilcox
Shielded Labs proposes Ironwood upgrade to restore trustless ZEC supply verification after Orchard flaw
Zcash to Worldcoin: ZachXBT Says Arthur Hayes Turned 4 Token Calls Into ‘Exit Liquidity'
Onchain investigator ZachXBT accused BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes of turning his own audience into “exit liquidity,” saying Hayes most recently promoted Worldcoin token (WLD) and then sold it shortly afterward, capping a roughly 15-day stretch in which he exited four publicly hyped positions.
Zcash Reclaims $350, but Danger Still Looms Over the ZEC Price Rally—Here's Why
Zcash (ZEC) price has reclaimed the $350 mark after one of its steepest crashes in recent weeks, currently trading around $357 as buyers stepped in to defend the sell-off.
New wallet withdraws 37,316 ZEC worth $13M from Binance after protocol security scare
The ZEC withdrawal highlights investor confidence amid volatility, underscoring the potential for significant market shifts post-security scare. New wallet withdraws 37,316 ZEC worth $13M from Binance after protocol security scare.
Zcash plunges 38% after critical counterfeiting vulnerability disclosure
The Zcash vulnerability highlights the inherent risks in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies, potentially undermining trust and market stability. Zcash plunges 38% after critical counterfeiting vulnerability disclosure.
Zcash Suddenly Recovers 30% After Bug Scare
Privacy token Zcash (ZEC) suddenly rebounded by as much as 30% following a sharp drop in the last two days.
Dragonfly holds ZEC as Orchard bug debate raises new questions
Zcash (ZEC) has faced fresh scrutiny after a patched Orchard Pool vulnerability sparked a dispute over whether the privacy coin's users and investors still face hidden risks.
