Project
Zcash
Zcash is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency which features an encrypted ledger using zero-knowledge proofs.
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“Zcash is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency which features an encrypted ledger using zero-knowledge proofs.”
Named in 8 pieces
CEO Changes
Josh Swihart Quits Electric Coin Company With Its Whole Team
Electric Coin Company's chief executive announced on Jan. 7, 2026 that its entire team had left the nonprofit that governed it.
Executive Hires
Danika Delano Becomes Chief Operating Officer at the Zcash Foundation
The Zcash Foundation promoted Danika Delano from operations director to chief operating officer on November 11, 2025.
Executive Hires
Zcash Foundation Names Alex Bornstein Executive Director
The Zcash Foundation's board appointed Alex Bornstein executive director effective November 1, 2025, making permanent the role he had held on an interim basis since March.
Exits and Removals
Jack Gavigan Steps Down as Zcash Foundation Executive Director
Jack Gavigan stepped down as Zcash Foundation executive director on March 4, 2025, after four years in the role, handing interim leadership to Chief Operating Officer Alex Bornstein.
CEO Changes
Josh Swihart Named Electric Coin Company Chief Executive
Electric Coin Company's parent board announced on December 18, 2023, that Josh Swihart would replace Zooko Wilcox as chief executive, a move Blockchain.News confirmed two days later.
CEO Changes
Zooko Wilcox Steps Down as Electric Coin Company CEO
Electric Coin Company's parent board named Josh Swihart chief executive on December 18, 2023, ending Zooko Wilcox's eight years running the firm behind Zcash.
Exits and Removals
Josh Cincinnati Resigns as Zcash Foundation Executive Director
Josh Cincinnati announced on July 31, 2020, that he was resigning as the Zcash Foundation's executive director, citing a broken relationship with the Electric Coin Company's leadership.
CEO Changes
Josh Cincinnati Resigns as the Zcash Foundation's First Executive Director
The Zcash Foundation's executive director resigned on July 31, 2020, citing lost trust with the Electric Coin Company.