Bitcoin advocate Saifedean Ammous has ignited a debate over privacy in cryptocurrency, questioning the value of privacy in money during a Cointelegraph interview. Ammous criticized Zcash, labeling it as 'bad money' due to its 2016 trusted setup ceremony, arguing that privacy compromises auditability. This stance has drawn contrasting views from figures like Barry Silbert, who argue for the coexistence of privacy and sound money. The discussion comes amid a significant surge in Zcash's market performance, with its price increasing tenfold in recent months and its market capitalization briefly surpassing $100 billion. The debate highlights ongoing tensions between privacy advocates and those prioritizing transparency in the crypto space.