New Advocacy Group Takes Shape

Pretty Good Policy for Zcash, a dedicated initiative tied to the Zcash ecosystem, filed a lobbying registration with the U.S. government. The filing, effective Oct. 1, 2026, named executive director Divij Pandya as the sole registered lobbyist. The group, which emerged from the earlier Pretty Good Policy for Crypto launched by Electric Coin Co. in 2022, aims to provide structured engagement on digital asset matters in Washington.

In its first year of operation, the group plans to emphasize Zcash ecosystem development, protections for developers and support for financial privacy. A $750,000 grant from the Zcash Community Grants committee was approved in August to fund initial activities, including direct contact with policymakers and efforts to raise awareness of privacy-preserving technologies.

Founder and chief policy and regulatory officer of ZODL, Paul Brigner, outlined the initiative’s purpose. He noted that policymakers are shaping decisions on whether privacy-preserving digital cash can operate lawfully and in the public interest. The group seeks to ensure Zcash receives proper representation in those discussions.

Specific Policy Priorities Highlighted

The registration identifies three key areas for lobbying. One centers on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which addresses market structure and transparency for digital assets. The other two involve taxation measures: the Aligning Digital Assets with Principles of Taxation Act and the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act.

These issues form the core of the group’s current and anticipated advocacy work. In a September update, the group reported it had already filed the registration and begun analyzing the implications of the CLARITY Act for developer protections.

Background and Funding

Pretty Good Policy for Zcash was established in June 2026 and builds directly on the 2022 roundtable-style efforts of its predecessor. The group plans ongoing outreach, including briefings and education on encryption technologies and privacy tools. Zcash’s upcoming NU7 mainnet upgrade, targeted for November, is expected to further strengthen block times and ecosystem capabilities, providing a timely backdrop for policy discussions.

The $750,000 grant allocation covers the first 12 months of operations. This investment reflects the community’s commitment to positioning Zcash as a recognized player in U.S. regulatory conversations around privacy and innovation.