Privacy Coins Slip Amid Broader Crypto Market Recovery
Privacy-focused tokens lagged the broader crypto rebound on Jan. 5, 2026, with the sector’s market capitalization down 2.3% over the prior 24 hours. Monero (XMR) slipped about 1.5%, while Zcash (ZEC) faced sharper pressure after a large unshielding event and derivative outflows added to the selling.