Zebec Network’s ZBCN Token Skyrockets Nearly 300%: What’s Fueling the Surge?

Zebec Network’s native token, ZBCN, has surged nearly 300% over the past month. Despite a recent 27.2% price correction following its record peak, the project’s momentum remains strong.

The rally is driven by a combination of community growth, strategic acquisitions, and potential high-profile partnerships.

Zebec Network (ZBCN) Surges 300%

For context, Zebec Network is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that enables continuous and real-time payments through blockchain technology. The network has strong financial backing, having raised $46 million from prominent investors. 

CryptoRank data revealed that some investors include Circle, Coinbase Ventures, Solana Ventures, and Alameda Research. 

Its governance and utility token, ZBCN, has been on a remarkable rally lately. According to the latest data, the price has appreciated by 298.3% over the past month. 

Zebec Network (ZBCN) Monthly Price Performance. Source: TradingView

The rally began around mid-May and pushed the token to a new all-time high of $0.007 on May 30. However, this was followed by a price drop. At the time of writing, the token was trading at $0.005, down 27.2% from its all-time high.

In fact, BeInCrypto data showed that the altcoin shed 18.3% of its gains in the past day alone. The price drop indicates profit-taking among investors, a common occurrence following rapid gains.

Despite the dip, the token’s approximately 10% increase over the past week outperformed the broader cryptocurrency market, which declined by 3.7%. Several catalysts supported the rally.

What’s Fueling Zebec Network (ZBCN) Growth?

A key driver of Zebec’s success is its acquisition of Science Card, a UK-based fintech platform serving over 50,000 users across top universities, including Cambridge. 

“We’ve acquired Science Card to power the next wave of real-world financial infrastructure—starting with education. With deep ties to top UK universities, Science Card brings mission-driven finance that aligns with our vision,” the official post read.

Announced on May 29, 2025, the acquisition expands Zebec’s portfolio into the education sector, integrating Science Card’s payment system, designed for research grants, budgeting, and campus spending. This move positions Zebec to tap into the growing EdTech and FinTech markets, enhancing its global reach and utility.

On June 2, the network entered into a partnership with XDB CHAIN to integrate the XDB coin into Zebec’s payment cards, including the Black, Silver, and Carbon cards.

Besides partnerships, growing institutional support has also contributed to the optimism surrounding Zebec Network. Uphold, a prominent digital wallet and trading platform, recently disclosed that it holds $100 million in ZBCN.

“We’ve officially surpassed $100 million in ZBCN assets under custody, and we’re just getting started. Let’s keep building,” Uphold posted.

Moreover, the user adoption is also strong. On May 27, Zebec Network highlighted that it had reached 60,000 holders of ZBCN, marking a significant milestone in the project’s growth and development.

Lastly, there are unconfirmed reports of a potential partnership between Zebec Network and Ripple. While no official announcement has been made, the speculation has fueled hype, contributing to ZBCN’s price rally.