# Cash amid regulatory

Privacy coins set to take the lead in 2026 as regulation accelerates demand for on-chain anonymity.

The segment of privacy coins outperforms the broader cryptocurrency market, with a roughly 290% rise in 2025.

The rising user count on the cryptocurrency tumbler Tornado Cash amid regulatory pushes, such as the 2025 GENIUS Act, reflects a surge in demand for privacy.

Andreessen Horowitz anticipates narratives such as “secrets-as-a-service” and “spec is law” could make privacy the strongest moat for crypto in 2026.