Zcash Advocacy Group Launches Lobbying Effort in Washington
A new advocacy group focused on Zcash has officially registered to lobby in Washington, marking a significant step for the privacy-focused cryptocurrency in influencing U.S. digital asset policies. Pretty Good Policy for Zcash (PGPZ) filed its lobbying registration on October 1, with executive director Divij Pandya serving as its sole lobbyist. The group's lobbying efforts will center around key legislative proposals, including the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act and two digital asset tax proposals.
PGPZ emerged from Pretty Good Policy for Crypto, an initiative launched in 2022 by Electric Coin Co. The new group aims to ensure that Zcash is properly represented in policy discussions. Paul Brigner, founder of PGPZ and chief policy and regulatory officer of ZODL, emphasized the importance of having a structured and credible presence in Washington to defend privacy-preserving digital cash.
The Zcash Community Grants approved a $750,000 grant in August to fund PGPZ’s first year of operations, underscoring the community's commitment to advocacy. PGPZ has already hosted policy roundtables and organized congressional briefings on encryption technologies, indicating its proactive approach to shaping policy.