In a move that has piqued the interest of the cryptocurrency community, the exchange OKX has announced the relisting of the privacy-oriented coin Zcash (ZEC) for spot trading as of 20:00 (UTC+8) on 24 November 2025. This surprise decision comes nearly two years after ZEC (alongside other privacy coins) was removed from the platform amid tightening regulatory and compliance pressures. Background: Why the Delisting Initially Happened Back in January 2024 (specifically during the period of 4–5 January), OKX removed several privacy-centric digital assets — including ZEC, Monero (XMR) and Dash (DASH) — citing increasing compliance and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions. The move was widely seen as a defensive measure: privacy-coins often face higher scrutiny because of their enhanced anonymity features, making them challenging from a regulatory oversight perspective. What Does the Relisting Signal? The relisting of Zcash by OKX could signal several things: Shifting mar...