Winklevoss Compares Zcash Frenzy to 2019 Crypto Boom

Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss says the current excitement surrounding Zcash (ZEC) feels reminiscent of crypto in 2019.

This comparison comes after Zcash's blistering rally, with prices surging due to renewed interest in its privacy-focused technology. Despite being launched in 2016, Zcash has historically struggled to gain traction due to regulatory scrutiny and exchange removals.

In 2026, however, Zcash experienced a major resurgence as privacy became an investment and technology narrative once again.

Gemini, which was the first licensed exchange to offer Zcash trading and custody in 2018, has continued to support the asset with recent updates including the introduction of a dedicated Zcash credit card and infrastructure running on Zakura, a newer open-source full node written in Rust.