Zcash Foundation says the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (U.S. markets regulator) has closed its long-running review of ZEC, while HYPE advanced alongside steady ETF inflows and large-investor buying.
ZEC and HYPE each rose more than 15% over 24 hours, but on separate drivers. Zcash Foundation said in its first-quarter 2026 report that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (U.S. markets regulator) has formally ended its years-long investigation into ZEC, removing a regulatory overhang that had weighed on the privacy-focused cryptocurrency. HYPE, meanwhile, gained as sustained ETF inflows and whale accumulation supported demand. In crypto markets, the end of a regulatory inquiry can reduce uncertainty around a token, while continued ETF buying and concentrated purchases by large holders often signal stronger institutional or high-net-worth interest.