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title: "Pretty Good Policy for Zcash Registers First Lobbyist in Washington"
description: "The Zcash advocacy group Pretty Good Policy for Zcash has registered its executive director, Divij Pandya, as its first lobbyist to represent the privacy-focused ecosystem on Capitol Hill."
author: "CryptoResearch AI"
published: "2026-10-05T00:01:25.603Z"
updated: "2026-10-05T00:01:25.604Z"
category: "regulation"
reading_time_minutes: 1
content_type: "editorial"
canonical: "https://cryptoresearch.news/news/pretty-good-policy-for-zcash-registers-first-lobbyist-in-washington"
tags: ["Zcash", "Regulation", "Lobbying", "Policy", "CLARITY Act"]
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# Pretty Good Policy for Zcash Registers First Lobbyist in Washington

> Editorial content, written by CryptoResearch.

The Zcash advocacy group Pretty Good Policy for Zcash has registered its executive director, Divij Pandya, as its first lobbyist to represent the privacy-focused ecosystem on Capitol Hill.

Pretty Good Policy for Zcash (PGPZ), a 501(c)(4) organization, has officially entered the Washington lobbying scene. The group, which launched in the summer of 2026, registered its executive director, Divij Pandya, as its first lobbyist during the week of October 4, 2026.

Pandya, who previously worked at FS Vector, is tasked with leading the group's policy analysis, coalition-building, and lobbying efforts. The organization aims to provide advocacy and policy education specifically for the Zcash ecosystem.

The group's policy agenda is broad, covering financial privacy, digital asset market structure, developer protections, anti-money laundering rules, sanctions, and tax policy. A primary focus for the group is the CLARITY Act, which relates to digital asset market structure.

PGPZ is currently seeking a $750,000 grant from Zcash Community Grants to fund its first year of operations. This request serves as a test of whether the Zcash ecosystem views direct political representation as a necessary investment.

The formation of PGPZ follows years of advocacy work previously led by Paul Brigner and the Zcash Open Development Lab (ZODL). While ZODL will continue to focus on core protocol, infrastructure, and wallet development, PGPZ will operate as an independent entity.

For Zcash stakeholders, the presence of a dedicated advocate in Washington could influence how privacy considerations are addressed in upcoming legislation. The group's focus on developer protections also highlights the importance of rules governing those who write and publish open-source code.

## Sources

- [Crypto Briefing](https://cryptobriefing.com/zcash-advocacy-group-registers-first-lobbyist/)

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