Cypherpunk Technologies, a privacy-focused digital asset company, acquired an additional $18 million in Zcash holdings, expanding its treasury strategy centered on the privacy cryptocurrency.

The company rebranded and shifted its focus entirely from biotech to accumulating Zcash as a core treasury asset. Cypherpunk Technologies positions itself as a Zcash-focused entity, actively acquiring the privacy coin to build long-term value through participation in its ecosystem.

Zcash operates as a privacy-focused cryptocurrency designed as digital cash, providing encrypted transactions similar to an enhanced version of Bitcoin. The digital asset has gained attention for its role in enabling privacy as a foundation for freedom of speech and association.

The acquisition reflects Cypherpunk Technologies’ emphasis on privacy-enhancing technologies and digital asset treasury strategies. The company views Zcash as a key technology for preserving privacy in an increasingly digitized world, complementing Bitcoin’s role in the digital asset space.