Privacy Coins: Monero and Zcash Take Different Paths to Anonymity

Cointime reports: Monero relies on built-in privacy mechanisms for ordinary transfers, while Zcash offers both transparent and shielded transaction modes. Neither approach erases the identity records held by exchanges, meaning on-ramp and off-ramp data can still link transactions to users. The distinction matters as regulators and exchanges tighten scrutiny of privacy-focused assets.