SEC - Crypto News And Market Updates

The Rise of DeFi ETFs: From Bitcoin to Protocol Exposure

February 14, 2026 Daniel Moore

DeFi ETFs may mark the next phase of crypto institutionalization, expanding exposure from Bitcoin and Ethereum toward protocol-level assets.

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Goldman Sachs Reveals $2.3B Crypto ETF Exposure Across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and XRP

February 10, 2026 Paulo Mendes

A new SEC filing shows Goldman Sachs has built a multi-billion-dollar crypto ETF portfolio, spanning Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and XRP.

CLARITY Act, Venezuelan Bitcoin and the New Crypto Policy of the United States

January 13, 2026 Gonzalo

The CLARITY Act may reshape US crypto regulation. We explain what the SEC said about Venezuelan Bitcoin, stablecoins and the future of the market.

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DOJ Investigates Fed Chair Jerome Powell: What It Means for Crypto, CLARITY Act and the Future of US Finance

January 13, 2026 Gonzalo

The DOJ investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell raises questions about Fed independence and its impact on crypto regulation and US markets.

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How the SEC Quietly De-Risked Crypto for 2026

January 12, 2026 Gonzalo

The SEC’s decision to remove crypto from its 2026 priority risk list may mark a structural turning point for U.S. digital asset policy.

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Zcash Co-Founder Addresses SEC Roundtable, Emphasizes Privacy as a Constitutional Right

December 15, 2025 Gonzalo

At an SEC roundtable, Zcash’s co-founder stressed that privacy is a constitutional right, arguing users must choose what to share. Zcash enables selective transparency.

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SEC Releases “Crypto Asset Custody Basics” Guide for U.S. Retail Investors

December 13, 2025 Gonzalo

The SEC published “Crypto Asset Custody Basics,” outlining risks, safeguards, and key considerations for U.S. retail investors holding digital assets.

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Grayscale Files for First U.S. Spot Zcash ETF — ZEC Could Get Institutional Gateway

November 26, 2025 Gonzalo

Grayscale filed with the SEC to register a U.S. spot Zcash ETF (ZCSH), aiming to give investors regulated exposure to ZEC without direct custody of coins.

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Bitcoin May Remain Stuck Between $60,000 and $80,000 Without Fed Rate Cut

November 21, 2025 Gonzalo

Bitcoin could remain stuck between $60,000 and $80,000 if the Fed avoids a December rate cut, even as stablecoin reserves on exchanges hit record highs.

New SEC Guidance Could Accelerate Stalled Crypto ETFs, Analyst Says

November 14, 2025 Gonzalo

New SEC guidance may allow issuers to fast-track crypto ETFs delayed by the government shutdown, with Bitwise’s XRP ETF possibly among the next to advance.