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MarketCrypto Live NewsCypherpunk
Aug 18, 2026
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byIzabela Anna
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Nasdaq-listed Cypherpunk Technologies launched a Zcash mining operation with about 4.2 GSol/s across U.S. facilities, representing roughly 18% of Zcash network hashrate, backed by a $33.33 million equipment investment from Winklevoss Capital and led by mining veteran Kevin Zhang. The move aims to boost the company treasury and operational cash flow, adding to its 323,394 ZEC (about 1.92% of circulating supply) with a target to accumulate 5% of total Zcash supply, which could influence ZEC supply dynamics, funding for privacy tech, and broader crypto adoption.
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Cypherpunk Technologies has launched a Zcash mining operation, adding production capacity to its treasury strategy. The Nasdaq-listed company has about 4.2 GSol/s across U.S. facilities, representing 18% of Zcash’s network hashrate.
The expansion follows a $33.33 million investment from Winklevoss Capital, which financed the mining equipment. Additionally, Cypherpunk appointed mining veteran Kevin Zhang to lead the operation.
Mining Supports Treasury Growth
The mining is a means to the company to boost their ZEC number and also to obtain operational cash flow. Thus, mining income may pave the way for additional spending and investments in privacy-oriented technologies.
Cypherpunk controls 323,394 ZEC, equal to approximately 1.92% of circulating supply. Moreover, management aims to accumulate 5% of Zcash’s total supply over time.
However, the expansion follows…
Source: cryptorank.io