Foundry Digital to launch institutional-grade Zcash mining pool in April 2026
Here's what it means for you.
Institutions now get a compliant, U.S.-regulated entry point into Zcash mining—unlocking privacy coin exposure with enterprise-grade safeguards.
What happened
Foundry Digital announced it will launch an institutional-grade, KYC/AML-compliant Zcash mining pool in April 2026, expanding beyond Bitcoin for the first time.
The Context
- Institutional demand is rising: Zcash’s price surged 670% in the past year as privacy coins drew attention from funds and corporates navigating new EU tax rules.
- Mining infrastructure gap: Until now, Zcash mining was dominated by a handful of pools lacking the compliance and transparency required by public companies.
- Foundry’s credibility: As operator of the world’s largest Bitcoin mining pool (30.1% global share), Foundry brings SOC 1/2 compliance, transparent payouts, and 24/7 support to Zcash.
The Number
— Foundry USA Pool’s share of global Bitcoin hashrate in late 2025 signals its ability to set standards for institutional mining.
Takeaway
Expect more institutional capital—and regulatory scrutiny—to flow into privacy coins as compliant mining infrastructure scales up.
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Foundry Expands Beyond Bitcoin With Zcash Mining Pool
Foundry Digital has announced the launch of a Zcash mining pool, expanding its mining infrastructure beyond Bitcoin and targeting institutional and public company miners with a focus on compliance and regulated services.
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Foundry plans Zcash mining pool amid institutional interest in privacy coin
Foundry has announced plans to launch a Zcash mining pool in April, expanding its digital asset infrastructure services beyond Bitcoin and targeting institutional and public company miners with a focus on compliance and regulated infrastructure.