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Zcash Crashes 20% as Entire Core Dev Team Quits

The price of privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash fell over 20% overnight following the resignation of its entire core development team. The developers left the Electric Coin Company, accusing the board of misalignment with Zcash’s mission.

by Chloe DannerJanuary 8, 2026

Cryptocurrency Policy Technology

SEC Chair Proposes Four-Tier Crypto Taxonomy in Major Shift

SEC Chair Paul Atkins has proposed a four-tier taxonomy for crypto tokens that could dramatically reduce the number classified as securities. The framework categorizes tokens as digital commodities, collectibles, tools, or securities. This represents a significant departure from the SEC’s previous e

by Emma LangfordNovember 13, 2025