The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its case against the nonprofit Zcash Foundation, which is responsible for the development of the privacy-focused cryptocurrency.
We are pleased to announce that the SEC has concluded its review and informed us that it does not intend to recommend any enforcement action or other changes against Zcash Foundation regarding this matter. https://t.co/zjxfh3mmst
— Zcash Foundation 🛡️ (@ZcashFoundation) January 14, 2026
“We are glad to announce that the SEC has completed its review and officially notified us that it sees no grounds for enforcement actions or any sanctions against Zcash Foundation,” representatives stated.
The foundation received a subpoena in August 2023 as part of a broader investigation into "certain cryptocurrency offerings."
The SEC's decision reflects a shift in policy under the administration of former President Donald Trump. Over the past year, the agency has closed dozens of cases against major crypto companies like Coinbase and Ripple, and has also halted investigations into several DeFi protocols.
In the last 24 hours, the price of ZEC has risen by 3.7%. At the time of writing, the asset is trading around $432.
Hourly chart of ZEC/USDT on Binance. Source: TradingView.
The news of the case closure comes amid a corporate conflict within Zcash. Earlier in January, the entire team of Electric Coin Company (ECC), the primary developer of the cryptocurrency, left the company.
This incident negatively impacted the asset's price, allowing Monero to regain its position as the leading privacy coin.
Back in the USA
The Algorand Foundation has announced its relocation to the U.S. with a new board of directors. Previously, the organization operated out of Singapore.
New board, new vision.
— Algorand Foundation (@AlgoFoundation) January 14, 2026
We're happy to reveal our new Board of Directors at the Algorand Foundation.
With this, our move to the U.S is complete 🇺🇸
Read more on our new Board in the blog below. pic.twitter.com/rUbzmWWLg0
“We are doubling down on efforts where blockchain can provide the most benefit: instant global payments, expanding access to financial products, and enhancing economic resilience,” said CEO Stacey Warden.
The foundation will also establish an ecosystem advisory board that will include stakers, developers, and other participants in the Algorand network.
In mid-December, the Jito Foundation also announced its return to the United States. CEO Lukas Bruder explained the decision as a "180-degree turn" in the country's approach to the crypto industry following Trump's inauguration.
“With this more constructive approach to innovation, focused on clear laws and protections for consumers and market participants, crypto operations, projects, and businesses can and should return to work in the U.S.,” he wrote.
Recall that in October 2025, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino confirmed the timeline for the company's entry into the U.S. market. The company announced plans to launch a stablecoin designed for the U.S. market.
In November, the prediction platform Polymarket resumed operations in the U.S. in beta mode.