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Zcash targets November upgrade to make private payments up to three times faster

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CoinDesk
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What happened

NU7 would reduce block times to 25 seconds while setting aside at least 60% of transaction fees to supplement mining rewards beginning in 2031.

Key facts

  • NU7 would reduce block times to 25 seconds while setting aside at least 60% of transaction fees to supplement mining rewards beginning in 2031.
  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:50:01 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. Zcash targets November for NU7 mainnet upgrade with 25-second blocks

  2. SBI Group backs payments firm dtcpay in $25 million funding round

  3. Stablecoin payments firm dtcpay closes $25M round with SBI backing

  4. Dragonfly’s Qureshi calls for end to Zcash dev fund after 2028

  5. Ethereum Institutional signals support for Ethlabs’ motion to reduce Ethereum block times

  6. Zcash targets November upgrade to make private payments up to three times faster

  7. Zcash holders vote to preserve halvings and defer recycled ZEC until 2031

Sources

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