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Policy

Zcash News: Grayscale Files ZCSH Listing Bid on NYSE Arca

Zcash News: Grayscale Files 4thAmendment, Proposes ZCSH Listing Grayscale filed the fourth S-3/A amendment for its Trust with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 18, 2026, m

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Zcash News: Grayscale Files 4thAmendment, Proposes ZCSH Listing

Grayscale filed the fourth S-3/A amendment for its Trust with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 18, 2026, marking the latest development in the Grayscale Zcash Trust S-3/A amendment SEC process. 

The filing also stands out in crypto news today as Grayscale moves closer to a potential NYSE Arca listing for its product. 

This Zcash News update confirms that intends to rename itself and list its shares on NYSE Arca under the ticker ZCSH once the registration statement becomes effective, per the official SEC filing.

What Did Grayscale File in the Fourth Amendment?

The filing is the fourth amendment in an ongoing ETF SEC filing update 2026 process. According to the registration statement, Grayscale Investments Sponsors is pursuing a rename NYSE Arca symbol change, converting the existing trust into a continuously traded product. 

This latest Grayscale Trust fourth amendment news cycle keeps the fund moving toward eventual Zcash ETF approval, though effectiveness is still pending SEC review.

Filing Detail

Information

Filing type

Form S-3/A, Amendment No. 4

Filed with

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Filing date

August 18, 2026

Proposed ticker

ZCSH

Proposed exchange

NYSE Arca

Share structure

Baskets of 10,000 Shares

Custodian

Coinbase Custody Trust Company

Prime broker

Coinbase, Inc.

Transfer agent/administrator

Bank of New York Mellon

Why Is DCG Involved in This Zcash News Update?

The amendment also discloses that DCG International Investments, an indirect subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, is in discussions over a Grayscale 200000 ZEC acquisition DCG through the trust. 

This Digital Currency Group ZEC purchase remains non-binding, meaning the final contribution could be increased, reduced, or cancelled entirely. 

If completed, the transaction would occur only after the registration statement becomes effective, and the resulting shares would carry the same economic terms as existing shares.

WuBlockchain also reported the filing, highlighting the proposed ZCSH listing on Arca and the potential 200,000 ZEC contribution being discussed with DCG International Investments. 

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ZCSH Ticker NYSE Arca Launch Date: What Comes Next?

No confirmed ZCSH ticker Arca launch date has been announced. The listing remains contingent on SEC effectiveness andNYSE Arca's own exchange procedures, and shares currently trade over-the-counter under the same ZCSH symbol. 

As of June 30, 2026, Zcash had roughly 16.7 million ZEC in circulating supply, with the trust holding about 2.3% of that supply. 

If approved, the product would become one of the first spot Zcash fund NYSE listings tied to a privacy-focused digital asset, expanding the privacy coin ETF listing category in the United States.

Key numbers from the filing:

  • Circulating ZEC supply (as of June 30, 2026): 16.7 million.

  • Trust's share of circulating: 2.3%.

  • Proposed DCG contribution under discussion: 200,000 ZEC.

  • Basket size for share creation/redemption: 10,000 Shares.

Market Context

The proposed listing is also relevant to the broader crypto news landscape, as a successful NYSE Arca listing could deepen institutional access to ZEC through traditional brokerage accounts. 

The DCG discussion, though non-binding, is seen as a signal of continued institutional interest in privacy-focused tokens. The final outcome, however, depends entirely on regulatory review, and no timeline guarantees approval.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Regulatory filings do not guarantee exchange approval. Investors should conduct independent research before making decisions related to ZEC or Grayscale Zcash shares.