The closure of a multi-year U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into the Zcash Foundation was reported, resulting in no enforcement actions or requirements for protocol changes. Market capitalization for ZEC was lifted by increased activity, accompanied by a rise in the portion of ZEC held in shielded pools and renewed trading volume after this regulatory development. Further factors include reports of the foundation's financial stability and ongoing stability in network operations, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure. Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, points out ... (full story)