Winklevoss Files for Nasdaq Zcash ETF with 0.25% Fee
Winklevoss Asset Services has submitted an application for a Zcash ETF to Nasdaq, with Gemini as custodian.
- Winklevoss Asset Services filed for a Zcash ETF on Nasdaq with a 0.25% fee.
- Gemini will serve as custodian for the proposed ETF.
- Zcash price at $1318.3, down 0.63% in 24 hours amid broader market decline.
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- Winklevoss Files for Nasdaq Zcash ETF with 0.25% Fee — this brief
Winklevoss Asset Services has filed an application with Nasdaq to launch a 
Zcash ETF, according to a single-source report from Crypto.news. The proposed ETF would carry a 0.25% fee and utilize Gemini as the custodian. The filing also indicates up to $100 million of nonbinding investment interest, suggesting potential institutional demand for the privacy-focused cryptocurrency.
This development comes amid a broader market downturn, with the total crypto market cap at $2.94 trillion and 
Bitcoin experiencing a 1.29% decline over the past 24 hours. The Fear & Greed Index currently stands at 71, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment in the market.
Zcash (ZEC) is trading at $1318.3 at the time of writing, marking a 0.63% decrease in the last 24 hours and a 6.09% drop over the past week. The market cap of Zcash is approximately $22.35 billion. Despite the slight dip in price, the ETF filing could signal increased interest in Zcash from institutional investors.
The Winklevoss brothers, known for their early involvement with Bitcoin and founding of Gemini, have been active in the ETF space. This filing follows their previous attempts to launch a Bitcoin ETF, which have faced regulatory challenges. The outcome of the Zcash ETF application remains uncertain, but it represents a significant step in the institutional adoption of privacy coins.
The introduction of a Zcash ETF could potentially enhance the cryptocurrency's legitimacy and accessibility, attracting more investors who are interested in privacy-focused digital assets. However, regulatory hurdles and market conditions will play a crucial role in determining the ETF's success.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 ZEC ≈ ₦1.81M (about $1,322.90), down 0.0% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.9% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Zcash — questions
How much is 1 Zcash worth in naira today?
About ₦1.81M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $1,322.90. The naira price moves with both ZEC's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our Zcash in naira page for any amount.
Has Zcash's price moved since this brief was published?
ZEC is up 0.35% since this brief first published — trading at $1,322.90 now versus $1,318.30 at publication. TLT re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
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