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Zcash ETF Moves One Step Closer: Wall Street to Pack Privacy Coin into Securities Accounts for the First Time

The Grayscale Zcash Trust has filed its fifth amended registration statement with the SEC, aiming to convert into the first U.S. spot ETF directly holding a privacy coin (ticker ZCSH). Key terms include a 2.5% annual fee, Bank of NY Mellon as administrator, and Coinbase for custody and brokerage. The trust held ~388,700 ZEC (~$155M) as of June 30; its AUM surged to ~$260M by August 21, driven by ZEC's price rally from $250 to over $800. The ETF represents a major identity shift for Zcash, a coin previously delisted by many exchanges and flagged by regulators for its anonymity. However, the ETF strips away Zcash's core privacy feature. To ensure compliance, all trust-held ZEC will be stored in transparent addresses, making transactions auditable and traceable. Zcash's optional privacy—unlike Monero's mandatory privacy—is the key compromise enabling this Wall Street entry. Market pricing reflects aggressive optimism for institutional access, but challenges remain. Only ~22% of circulating ZEC is in shielded pools; if ETF demand siphons transparent coins, Zcash's privacy narrative weakens. Competition from programmable privacy on Ethereum L2s could also dilute its value proposition. With prices already up over 200% in four months, the rally may have prematurely priced in the ETF approval, leaving limited safety margin. Grayscale's move highlights traditional finance's capacity to repackage regulatory-edge assets into compliant products, raising questions about the future boundaries of crypto ETF adoption.

marsbit3h ago

Zcash ETF Moves One Step Closer: Wall Street to Pack Privacy Coin into Securities Accounts for the First Time

marsbit3h ago

Coinbase, Criticized for Selling Ethereum, Responds to the Criticism!

Coinbase founder Jesse Pollak has responded to criticism over the company's sale of Ethereum ($ETH), arguing that Coinbase's contributions to the Ethereum ecosystem are undervalued. Pollak stated that Coinbase is one of the largest institutional holders of $ETH outside of Digital Asset Trusts (DATs). He highlighted Coinbase's role as a major client via the Base network, which has introduced millions of users to Ethereum, and its significant contributions to Ethereum's EVM development and roadmap. Pollak expressed confusion over the criticism, noting that Coinbase has held roughly 150,000 $ETH for years through market volatility. His comments follow support from chaskin.eth, an Ethereum Foundation member, who pointed out that Coinbase and related teams contribute to key ecosystem projects like Base, USDC, cbBTC, EIP-4844, ERC-4337 smart wallets, and x402. Pollak urged the Ethereum community to avoid constant criticism of the protocol and ecosystem companies, warning that a hostile approach could harm the ecosystem long-term. He emphasized the need to support, not exclude, companies building on Ethereum, suggesting ongoing criticism could drive large institutional users away from the community.

cryptonews.ruYesterday 12:15

Coinbase, Criticized for Selling Ethereum, Responds to the Criticism!

cryptonews.ruYesterday 12:15

Nomura Subsidiary Becomes First Company in Four Years to Receive Cryptocurrency Exchange Management License in Japan

Nomura's subsidiary, Laser Digital Japan, has become the first company in four years to obtain a license to operate a cryptocurrency exchange in Japan, as announced on August 21. The firm, part of Nomura's digital asset business, is now registered with Japan's Kanto Financial Bureau. The license marks a significant regulatory milestone, ending a four-year drought in new crypto exchange approvals in Japan. This enables institutional investors in the country to access a Nomura-backed platform for digital asset trading. The company has also joined the Japan Virtual and Crypto assets Exchange Association (JVCEA). This development follows recent legislative changes where Japan's parliament voted to move crypto regulation from the Payment Services Act to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, including a planned reduction in the maximum crypto tax rate from 55% to 20%, effective from January 2028. Laser Digital Japan, led by former Nomura executive Hideaki Kudo, will initially focus on providing liquidity to domestic crypto service providers, with institutional trading access to follow. A 2026 survey by Nomura and Laser Digital indicated strong institutional interest, with 65% of respondents viewing crypto as a portfolio diversification tool and 79% planning to invest within three years. Laser Digital, established as a separate entity by Nomura in 2022, has also gained regulatory approvals in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and received conditional approval for a U.S. national trust bank license from the OCC in May 2026.

cryptonews.ru2 days ago 19:15

Nomura Subsidiary Becomes First Company in Four Years to Receive Cryptocurrency Exchange Management License in Japan

cryptonews.ru2 days ago 19:15

Bitcoin Briefly Surpassed $75,000: Short Squeeze Ignites Rally, ETFs and Strategy to Determine Bull Run's Sustainability

Bitcoin briefly surpassed $75,000, driven by a combination of factors including short covering, improved U.S. regulatory expectations, and easing macro pressures. The initial surge was triggered by positive policy signals, followed by a wave of forced short liquidations that amplified the move. However, sustained upward momentum now hinges on two key institutional capital channels: continued net inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs and the potential resumption of MicroStrategy's (Strategy) financing and Bitcoin acquisition cycle. Data shows U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs have recorded significant net inflows recently, indicating institutional buyers are stepping in. Meanwhile, the recovery of MicroStrategy's preferred stock (STRC) price towards its $100 par value is seen as a prerequisite for the company to resume issuing debt to fund further Bitcoin purchases. The article suggests that for the rally to evolve from a short-squeeze into a sustained trend, these two sources of institutional demand must provide continuous buying pressure. Otherwise, the market risks entering a period of consolidation. For investors, the report highlights diversified portfolio products like MAG7.SSI and DEFI.ssi as tools to gain broad exposure to the crypto market's recovery while mitigating single-asset risk.

marsbit2 days ago 04:51

Bitcoin Briefly Surpassed $75,000: Short Squeeze Ignites Rally, ETFs and Strategy to Determine Bull Run's Sustainability

marsbit2 days ago 04:51

NAVI Prime Brings Curated Institutional Lending Markets To Sui

NAVI Protocol has launched NAVI Prime, a modular lending framework on Sui blockchain. Unlike traditional DeFi's shared liquidity pools, it introduces curated, isolated lending markets. This allows for customized collateral parameters and risk management, creating more controlled environments tailored for professional allocators and sophisticated capital. While still a decentralized, smart contract-based DeFi product and not a regulated banking framework, NAVI Prime aims to reduce systemic risk by isolating markets. This structure helps define risks more clearly and offers professional users greater control and transparency over their exposures, without eliminating inherent DeFi risks like smart contract or oracle failures. The launch represents a move towards more professional, institution-friendly infrastructure within Sui's growing DeFi ecosystem, aligning with a broader industry trend towards isolated markets for complex assets. The success of NAVI Prime will depend on its adoption and ability to foster active, liquid, and resilient curated markets.

bitcoinist08/21 02:50

NAVI Prime Brings Curated Institutional Lending Markets To Sui

bitcoinist08/21 02:50

Securitize And Neuberger Berman Bring Tokenized HINC Fund To Sui

Securitize and Neuberger Berman have launched the HINC tokenized fund, providing eligible accredited investors with tokenized access to a portfolio of high-yield credit assets. The fund is actively managed, deployed across Sui, Solana, Avalanche, and Ethereum, and represents a growing trend of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. This move highlights institutional adoption, where blockchain is used for ownership and settlement while maintaining traditional compliance structures. Sui's inclusion signals its entry into competition with more established chains for serious financial applications, moving beyond retail-focused use cases. The multi-chain deployment underscores a shift where issuers prioritize accessibility and flexibility over reliance on a single network.

bitcoinist08/21 02:06

Securitize And Neuberger Berman Bring Tokenized HINC Fund To Sui

bitcoinist08/21 02:06

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Attract $706 Million Amid Sharp Surge in Cryptocurrency Demand

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs attracted $706 million in fresh capital amid a surge in cryptocurrency prices and institutional demand. Bitcoin's break above $70,000 and Ethereum surpassing $2,000 triggered strong inflows, marking one of the best joint sessions for crypto ETFs in recent months. BlackRock's IBIT led Bitcoin ETF inflows with $284.74 million, accounting for over half the daily total. Other major inflows included ARKB ($77.71M), FBTC ($62.41M), and BITB ($35.60M). Bitcoin ETFs saw $6.89 billion in trading volume, with net assets climbing to $84.31 billion. Over three days, they attracted $1 billion. For Ethereum ETFs, BlackRock's ETHA led with $122.12 million, followed by Fidelity's FETH ($36.54M). No Ethereum ETF reported outflows, with total net assets rising to $12.06 billion. XRP and Solana ETFs also saw positive flows of $2.35 million and $2.10 million respectively. In contrast, Hyperliquid (HYPE) ETFs experienced a $1.97 million outflow, despite a brief 16% price spike following regulatory comments from former President Trump. The session highlighted how aligned price momentum and institutional demand can rapidly reignite bullish dynamics, with Bitcoin and Ethereum capturing the majority of capital while altcoins like XRP and Solana benefited from increased risk appetite.

cryptonews.ru08/20 21:46

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Attract $706 Million Amid Sharp Surge in Cryptocurrency Demand

cryptonews.ru08/20 21:46

Institutions Have Already Bought the Dip: Is Bitcoin at $70,000 the Start of a Bull Run or a Local Top?

Institutional Investors Piled into Bitcoin Ahead of Rally: Is $70K a New Bull Market Start or Local Top? Bitcoin surged past $70,000 following pro-crypto remarks from former U.S. President Donald Trump on August 20. However, institutional investors had been accumulating exposure in Q2 2026, even as the price fell. 13F filings reveal that while total Bitcoin ETF holdings declined, institutional holdings increased by 7.5%, reaching a record 44.2% share of ETF assets. Key institutional moves include Jane Street increasing its Bitcoin ETF and MicroStrategy (MSTR) exposure by over $800 million, BlackRock adding ~$290 million in Bitcoin-related holdings (MSTR, its own IBIT ETF, and ASST), and JPMorgan boosting its IBIT position by $85.6 million. UBS significantly increased its call option exposure on IBIT. Notably, Paul Tudor Jones's fund reversed a multi-quarter selling trend to add IBIT shares. Market opinions are divided post-rally. The "bear market over" camp includes F2Pool's co-founder declaring the bear market ended, Strive's CEO citing a favorable macro backdrop for Bitcoin, and Standard Chartered targeting $100,000 by year-end. Conversely, the "not yet bottomed" camp includes CZ stating the super cycle hasn't arrived, CryptoQuant analysts warning of elevated retail demand often preceding local tops, and analysis from VanEck and Glassnode suggesting on-chain data shows a prolonged "capitulation phase" is still unfolding, indicating current price strength may be a relief rally rather than a definitive trend reversal.

Odaily星球日报08/20 11:51

Institutions Have Already Bought the Dip: Is Bitcoin at $70,000 the Start of a Bull Run or a Local Top?

Odaily星球日报08/20 11:51

U.S. Spot Ethereum ETFs Record Strongest Daily Inflow in 9 Months! Here's All the Data

On August 19, U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs recorded a substantial inflow of approximately $517.2 million, marking their strongest single-day net capital influx in nine months. Leading the inflows was BlackRock's ETHA fund with about $122.12 million, followed by Fidelity's FETH with $36.54 million. Other notable inflows included BlackRock's staking-supported ETHB ($9.71M), Grayscale's Mini $ETH ($16.04M), Morgan Stanley's MSSE ($2.25M), Grayscale's ETHE ($1.69M), and Franklin Templeton's EZET ($0.79M). This significant capital movement signals renewed institutional interest in Ethereum, positioning spot ETFs as a key channel for market investment. The sustained high inflows are viewed as a potential indicator of growing investor confidence, which could directly or indirectly support Ethereum's market demand and price dynamics. Market observers are now focused on whether this inflow trend will continue in the coming days, as its persistence will be crucial in determining if a sustained bullish trend is forming. *This is not investment advice.

cryptonews.ru08/20 09:26

U.S. Spot Ethereum ETFs Record Strongest Daily Inflow in 9 Months! Here's All the Data

cryptonews.ru08/20 09:26

BitGo Korea Obtains VASP Status for Institutional Crypto Asset Custody

BitGo Korea, the local subsidiary of the digital asset custodian, has obtained a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license in South Korea. The approval from the country's Financial Intelligence Unit establishes a regulatory framework for the company to offer crypto custody and transfer services to institutional and corporate clients. The company established a new local legal entity rather than acquiring an existing VASP and developed its security, AML, internal control, and operational systems to meet Korean requirements. Strategic shareholders include Hana Financial Group and SK Telecom. The registration was approved just days before stricter South Korean VASP rules came into effect, which expand shareholder scrutiny and require compliance with standards for financial soundness, cybersecurity, internal controls, and anti-money laundering.

cryptonews.ru08/20 08:44

BitGo Korea Obtains VASP Status for Institutional Crypto Asset Custody

cryptonews.ru08/20 08:44

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