Zcash advocacy group registers first Washington lobbyist for crypto policy
Image: CointelegraphPretty Good Policy for Zcash (PGPZ) registered its first Washington lobbyist, Divij Pandya, in early October 2026. The 501(c)(4) advocacy group focuses on Zcash-specific policy engagement. One report states it received a $750,000 first-year grant from Zcash Community Grants in August 2026, while another says it is still seeking the funding. PGPZ will lobby on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act and two digital asset tax proposals. The Zcash Open Development Lab will continue separate core protocol and infrastructure work.
Key points
- PGPZ will lobby on US digital asset market structure and related policy issues
- The Zcash Open Development Lab remains active in the Zcash ecosystem
Why it matters
The registration gives Zcash a dedicated voice in US digital asset policy discussions. Its lobbying priorities include rules that affect privacy-focused crypto projects and developers.
What's unclear
Whether PGPZ's $750,000 first-year grant from Zcash Community Grants has been approved or remains pending
Price context · ZEC
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$1,346.85
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$1,344.01
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−0.21%
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Sources · 2 publishers
Cointelegraph
Tier 1
Zcash gets a Washington lobbyist to push crypto policy
Crypto Briefing
Tier 2
Zcash hires Washington lobbyist to influence crypto policy
Coverage timeline
- First reported by Crypto Briefing
- Confirmed by Cointelegraph
- CryptoVideos brief published
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