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The SEC closes its investigation into Zcash, a major privacy-focused cryptocurrency, without filing enforcement actions.
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SEC Zcash Investigation Concludes Without Charges: A Landmark Reprieve for Privacy Coins

January 15, 2026 CoinPulseHQ Editorial

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 10, 2026 – In a significant development for the cryptocurrency sector, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally closed its investigation into the Zcash Foundation without recommending any enforcement action. This decision concludes a regulatory review that began in August 2023, offering a notable, albeit temporary, respite for privacy-focused digital […]

NCAA demands CFTC halt sports prediction markets to protect athletes and betting integrity
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NCAA Demands CFTC Halt Sports Prediction Markets in Urgent Integrity Plea

January 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 2025 – The National Collegiate Athletic Association has launched a dramatic regulatory offensive, formally requesting the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to immediately suspend all sports prediction markets. This urgent plea highlights growing tensions between emerging financial technologies and traditional sports governance frameworks. The NCAA’s letter, obtained by multiple news outlets, argues […]

Alchemy Pay expands its money transmitter license network to include South Dakota, enhancing compliant crypto payments.
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Alchemy Pay Secures Significant Money Transmitter License in South Dakota, Expanding U.S. Regulatory Footprint

January 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

In a significant move for cryptocurrency payment infrastructure, Alchemy Pay (ACH) has successfully obtained a Money Transmitter License (MTL) in South Dakota, United States, as of early 2025. This strategic acquisition brings the company’s total state-level licenses to 13, marking a major step in its mission to bridge traditional finance and digital assets. Consequently, this […]

White House crypto adviser urges industry to resolve disagreements on market structure legislation
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Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces Critical Crossroads as White House Adviser Urges Industry Unity

January 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 2025 marks a key moment for cryptocurrency regulation in the United States as White House adviser David Sacks issues a compelling call for industry unity. The crypto market structure bill, once seen as a landmark achievement for regulatory clarity, now faces significant challenges following Coinbase’s dramatic withdrawal of support. Consequently, the […]

Google Play Store requiring VASP registration for cryptocurrency exchange apps in South Korea
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Google’s Essential VASP Registration Mandate Shakes South Korea’s Crypto Exchange Market

January 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

SEOUL, South Korea – January 15, 2025 – Google has implemented a decisive policy shift that fundamentally alters the cryptocurrency space in South Korea. The technology giant now mandates that all cryptocurrency exchange applications provide documented proof of Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration with South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to maintain their presence […]

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev advocates for a crypto market structure bill to enable staking for U.S. users.
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Crypto Market Structure Bill: Robinhood CEO Demands Urgent Legislation to Unlock Staking Feature

January 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

In a significant development for the U.S. digital asset environment, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev has issued a compelling public call for legislative action. Speaking from the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, on May 15, 2025, Tenev declared that the passage of a comprehensive crypto market structure bill is now essential. He argues this legislation […]

US Senate Banking Committee delays cryptocurrency market structure bill markup after Coinbase withdraws support
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Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces Critical Delay as Senate Banking Committee Postpones Markup Following Coinbase’s Stunning Withdrawal

January 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 2025 – The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has abruptly postponed a significant markup session for landmark cryptocurrency legislation, creating immediate uncertainty for digital asset regulation. This development follows Coinbase’s unexpected withdrawal of support for the proposed Clarity Act, a comprehensive crypto market structure bill that many industry observers considered the most significant […]

Coinbase CLARITY Act withdrawal threatens cryptocurrency market structure legislation and regulatory clarity
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Coinbase’s Critical Withdrawal Threatens Crypto Market Structure Bill Passage in 2025

January 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 2025 – Coinbase’s surprising withdrawal of support for the important CLARITY Act now jeopardizes the entire legislative framework for cryptocurrency market structure, potentially derailing years of regulatory progress and leaving the digital asset industry in prolonged uncertainty. This development follows extensive negotiations between industry leaders and policymakers seeking to establish clear rules […]

Upbit exchange suspends Worldcoin WLD deposits and withdrawals for system maintenance.
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Upbit Halts Worldcoin Trading: Critical Wallet Maintenance Sparks Market Watch

January 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

In a significant move impacting South Korea’s digital asset field, leading cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has announced the temporary suspension of all deposit and withdrawal services for Worldcoin (WLD). This decisive action, taken to support essential wallet system maintenance, immediately affects traders and highlights the operational rigor required in modern crypto markets. The announcement, made public […]