Josh Swihart Launches Zcash Wallet Startup Aiming for Global Expansion
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 09 2026- New Wallet Launch: Former Electric Coin Company CEO Josh Swihart announced the launch of a new Zcash wallet called cashZ, with a waitlist now open for users, aiming to significantly enhance Zcash's user base and market positioning through a startup structure.
- Structural Transformation: The shift from a nonprofit to a startup framework is emphasized by Swihart as a means to effectively fundraise and expand, addressing the limitations of nonprofit scalability and potentially attracting new investors to the Zcash ecosystem.
- Market Reaction: The announcement impacted Zcash (ZEC) market dynamics, with noticeable price fluctuations reflecting market reactions to the strategic shift and leadership changes, indicating investor interest in the new direction.
- Potential for Technological Integration: While ZEC's privacy-focused protocol remains unchanged, the new direction highlights opportunities for technological integrations and new wallet functionalities, as Swihart stated, “We are all in on Zcash. We need to scale Zcash to billions of users.”
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
