Monero (XMR) surged over 60% to reach a new all-time high near $800, driven by increasing demand for privacy-focused cryptocurrencies as regulatory pressure intensifies. Capital shifted from privacy rival Zcash amid governance turmoil, fueling Monero’s breakout supported by strong technical momentum and social media interest. The tightening U.S. CLARITY Act and global regulatory bans on anonymous crypto accounts are accelerating investor interest in privacy assets.