SEC Closes Zcash Foundation Probe With No Charges

Published at 2026-01-14 18:15:36

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has closed its probe into the Zcash Foundation and declined to bring charges, the Foundation reported on Jan. 14, 2026. The decision follows a pattern of eased enforcement actions in recent years and is being interpreted as a positive development for the privacy-focused project and its community. This outcome joins a list of recent resolutions involving major industry players such as Coinbase and Ripple, and could help reduce short-term legal uncertainty for ZEC holders and developers building on Zcash technology. It doesn’t eliminate broader regulatory risk—policies and enforcement priorities can change—but the clearance removes an immediate overhang and may encourage more institutional engagement and developer activity around Zcash.

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Binance plans to secure five additional operational licenses across the Asia-Pacific by the end of 2026, intensifying its regional expansion and regulatory engagement. The move follows the exchange's broader strategy to normalize local operations and grow product access.

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Published at 2026-03-04 08:00:10

AI Agents Prefer Bitcoin in Nearly Half of Responses, Stablecoins Lead for Payments

A Bitcoin Policy Institute study of 36 AI models published March 3, 2026 found Bitcoin was the top monetary choice in 48% of responses, while payment-specific prompts saw over half of models favor stablecoins.

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Published at 2026-03-04 04:00:46

Trump Urges Banks to Back GENIUS Act, Calls Weakening 'Unacceptable'

Donald Trump urged banking groups on March 3 to “strike a favorable deal” with the crypto industry and warned any effort to weaken the GENIUS Act is “unacceptable.” His intervention raises political pressure as lawmakers negotiate the stalled bill.

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Published at 2026-03-04 01:30:55

SoFiUSD Comes to Mastercard Network for Stablecoin Settlements

SoFi and Mastercard will support settlement in SoFiUSD across Mastercard’s global payments network, marking a move to integrate regulated U.S. dollar stablecoins into mainstream card infrastructure. The integration aims to speed settlement and expand on‑ramp/off‑ramp options for merchants and payment providers.

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Published at 2026-03-03 18:15:27

Marathon May Sell Bitcoin Holdings After Strategy Shift

Marathon Digital (MARA) signaled in an SEC filing it may increase Bitcoin sales under a revised strategy, moving away from a pure accumulation stance. The change could influence market liquidity and short-term price dynamics.