Crypto influencer Cobie has revealed that he has been holding Zcash (ZEC) since 2016, dismissing any involvement in paid promotions. In a tweet dated November 16, 2025, Cobie highlighted the challenges faced by early ZEC investors, noting that many were misled by fraudulent 'mining contracts' prior to the cryptocurrency's launch. He emphasized that newer investors might not fully grasp the difficult lessons learned by earlier adopters over the past decade.