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Cypherpunk Technologies Inc. reports developments tied to its privacy technology strategy, including a digital asset treasury anchored by Zcash (ZEC), investments in privacy-focused technology, and updates on Zcash-related holdings and network exposure. The company was formerly Leap Therapeutics and now combines its ZEC treasury activity with participation in the broader privacy technology ecosystem.
Company news also covers financial results, governance and advisor appointments, and the continuing biopharma work of its Leap Therapeutics subsidiary. That subsidiary is developing cancer therapy candidates including sirexatamab (DKN-01), a monoclonal antibody targeting DKK1, and the preclinical antibody program FL-501 for cachexia-related indications.
Cypherpunk Technologies (Nasdaq: CYPH) reported a Q1 2026 net loss of $77.2 million, largely driven by a $77.6 million unrealized loss as Zcash (ZEC) fell from $508.09 to $240.47.
The company increased its Zcash treasury to 314,185.70 ZEC (about 1.88% of circulating supply) and invested $5 million in Zcash Open Development Labs. Subsidiary Leap Therapeutics reported positive Phase 2 DeFianCe colorectal cancer data and received FDA Fast Track designation for sirexatamab.
Cypherpunk (Nasdaq: CYPH) purchased 9,163.32 ZEC for $2,150,000 at an average of $234.63 per ZEC, bringing total ZEC holdings to 303,906.40 ZEC at an average cost of $332.83 and representing 1.82% of the Zcash network.
The company also launched a new website and investor dashboard at cypherpunk.com and said future ZEC acquisition announcements and updates will be posted via its digital channels, social media, and SEC filings.
Cypherpunk (Nasdaq: CYPH) reported full‑year 2025 results and strategic shifts. Key highlights include a $58.88 million private placement, acquisition of 294,743.10 ZEC (~1.78% of circulating supply) at an average $335.89, a $5 million investment in ZODL, and a return to $4.8 million net income driven by a $50.4 million unrealized gain on ZEC. Leap Therapeutics presented positive Phase 2 sirexatamab data in DKK1‑high colorectal cancer. Cash totaled $14.0 million and ZEC holdings were valued at $147.4 million at year‑end.
Cypherpunk (Nasdaq: CYPH) invested $5M in Zcash Open Development Lab (ZODL) on March 9, 2026, marking its first technology investment beyond ZEC. ZODL, led by former ECC CEO Josh Swihart, houses the Zashi wallet tech (now Zodl) that helped grow Orchard shielded pool from ~1M to ~4M ZEC in 2025.
Cypherpunk holds 294,743.10 ZEC at an average cost of $335.89, representing ~1.78% of the network; the investment is positioned to expand wallet and protocol-level adoption for Zcash.
Cypherpunk Technologies (Nasdaq: CYPH) appointed Arjun Khemani as a Strategic Advisor on Jan 22, 2026 to advise on Zcash ecosystem dynamics and long-term privacy strategy. The hire follows recent advisor additions including Zooko Wilcox and Josh Swihart and aims to support adoption of privacy-preserving infrastructure.
Corporate treasury update: as of Dec 30, 2025 Cypherpunk holds 290,062.67 ZEC at an average acquisition price of $334.41 per ZEC, representing an estimated 1.76% of circulating Zcash supply. The position originated from a $58.88 million private placement led by Winklevoss Capital.
Cypherpunk Technologies (Nasdaq: CYPH) announced an expanded corporate treasury position in Zcash, acquiring an additional 56,418.09 ZEC for approximately $29 million at an average price of $514.02 per ZEC. After this purchase, the company's total ZEC holdings total 290,062.67 ZEC, acquired at a cumulative average price of $334.41 per ZEC, representing an estimated 1.76% of circulating supply.
The company reiterated a target to accumulate 5% of the Zcash network and said it will continue work on privacy-preserving technologies while executing its Zcash strategy.
Cypherpunk Technologies (Nasdaq: CYPH) named Josh Swihart, CEO of Electric Coin Company, as a Strategic Advisor on Dec 19, 2025 to guide Zcash ecosystem and protocol-level strategy. The appointment follows a November rebrand and a $58.88 million private placement led by Winklevoss Capital.
As of Nov 17, 2025 Cypherpunk deployed approximately $68 million to acquire 233,644.56 ZEC (about 1.43% of Zcash supply) and added advisors including Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox.
Cypherpunk Technologies (Nasdaq: CYPH) announced on December 9, 2025 that Zooko Wilcox, founder of Zcash and current Chief Product Officer of Shielded Labs, has joined as a Strategic Advisor.
Zooko will advise on privacy-preserving protocols, self-sovereign digital systems, and Cypherpunk's growing Zcash treasury, supporting the company's mission to advance privacy and economic freedom. Management highlights the appointment as part of a broader effort to assemble cryptographers and technologists to support Zcash and the global privacy ecosystem.
Cypherpunk Technologies (Nasdaq: CYPH) purchased an additional 29,869.29 ZEC for $18 million at an average price of $602.63 per ZEC, raising total holdings to 233,644.56 ZEC at an average cost of $291.04. The combined position represents 1.43% of the Zcash network. The company also announced two board additions: Khing Oei and Will McEvoy, who will serve as Chief Investment Officer. Cypherpunk described Zcash as a privacy-focused digital asset and strategic hedge versus transparent networks.
Cypherpunk Technologies (Nasdaq: CYPH) announced a rebrand from Leap Therapeutics and unveiled a digital-asset treasury strategy focused on accumulating Zcash (ZEC). The company used $50 million of proceeds from a completed $58.88 million private placement to acquire 203,775.27 ZEC at an average price of $245.37 per ZEC. Winklevoss Capital led the private placement and was the only institutional investor, contributing a majority of the raise. The company will change its ticker to CYPH and begin trading under the new name on November 13, 2025. Khing Oei was appointed Chairman and Will McEvoy was named Chief Investment Officer and board member, effective November 11, 2025.
The announcement positions Cypherpunk to hold Zcash as a digital-privacy treasury asset and to pursue long-term shareholder value through active participation in Zcash.