Canton Leads Privacy Coin Rally As Midnight, Zcash, Monero Tick Up
Privacy coins Canton and Midnight have surged after the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) announced plans to issue tokenized securities on the Canton Network. Canton rose 7% to $0.07615 and Midnight gained 2.5% to $0.06397. Zcash and Monero increased by 2.9% and 1.5%, respectively, with ShapeShift integrating Zcash as its default privacy rail. These gains occurred despite overall market declines due to negative U.S. employment data. The rally was driven by DTCC’s decision to use Canton’s privacy-focused blockchain for U.S. Treasuries, starting in early 2026, and taking a leadership role in Canton’s governance. Privacy tokens have outperformed many major coins during recent market downturns, with Zcash up over 650% since September and Monero up 100% over the past year. Midnight has gained 170% since its December launch, while Canton's price has climbed 28% from its low. Canton’s parent, Digital Asset, has attracted investments from major financial institutions and reported $135 million in funding.
