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$XTZ Catalyst Posts

March 18, 2026

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David Gokhshtein @davidgokhshtein · 2026-03-18T02:22:39+00:00

The SEC and CFTC just dropped clarity on crypto. BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA, LINK, AVAX, DOGE, SHIB, DOT, LTC, BCH, XLM, XTZ, HBAR, APT All listed as digital commodities. This is what the industry has been waiting for.

Crypto Rover @cryptorover · 2026-03-18T04:48:19+00:00

BREAKING: The SEC has officially classified 16 assets as digital commodities, rather than securities, in its new Crypto Asset Taxonomy. Assets Include: $XRP, $APT, $AVAX, $DOGE, $SOL, $ADA, $BCH, $ETH, $HBAR, $ALGO, $LTC, $DOT, $SHIB, $XLM, $XTZ and $LINK This is HUGE!

The Wolf Of All Streets @scottmelker · 2026-03-18T00:40:33+00:00

UPDATE: NEW GUIDANCE LISTS EXAMPLES OF DIGITAL COMMODITIES INCLUDING $APT, $AVAX, $BTC, $BCH, $ADA, $LINK, $DOGE, $ETH, $HBAR, $LTC, $DOT, $SHIB, $SOL, $XLM, $XTZ, AND $XRP

Mark @markchadwickx · 2026-03-18T18:18:27+00:00

I don’t think people understand just how insane this is. The SEC and CFTC just released joint guidance and explicitly listed examples of digital commodities. BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA, AVAX, LINK, HBAR, LTC, DOT, XLM, DOGE, SHIB, BCH, XTZ, APT For the first time, there’s a clear

DustyBC Crypto @TheDustyBC · 2026-03-18T05:45:00+00:00

BREAKING: The SEC just labeled 16 crypto assets as digital commodities instead of securities in its latest Crypto Asset Taxonomy. The list includes: $XRP, $APT, $AVAX, $DOGE, $SOL, $ADA, $BCH, $ETH, $HBAR, $ALGO, $LTC, $DOT, $SHIB, $XLM, $XTZ, and $LINK.

sam @drugmoneyradio · 2026-03-18T03:21:58+00:00

spent a band on a tezzus open and got this shit

King Solomon (Ryan Solomon) @IOV_OWL · 2026-03-18T22:07:09+00:00

I just broke down the biggest document in the history of crypto. This is literally the green light for mass adoption. $BTC $ETH $SOL $XRP $HBAR $LINK $ADA $AVAX $DOT $XLM $APT $LTC $XTZ $DOGE $SHIB $BCH $ALGO $LBC The ultimate SEC / CFTC deep dive so you don't have to.

まーふぃー@ビットコイン @MurphyBTC · 2026-03-18T00:08:27+00:00

【Breaking News】 The SEC has released a new clarification classifying many major cryptocurrencies as non-securities. APT, AVAX, BTC, BCH, ADA, LINK, DOGE, ETH, HBAR, LTC, DOT, SHIB, SOL, XLM, XTZ, XRP and others have been classified as 【Digital Commodities】 along with

JackTheRippler @RippleXrpie · 2026-03-18T02:17:49+00:00

BREAKING: The SEC has officially released the list of Digital Commodities: • $APT • $AVAX • $BTC • $BCH • $ADA • $LINK • $DOGE • $ETH • $HBAR • $LTC • $DOT • $SHIB • $SOL • $XLM • $XTZ • $XRP The new era of finance has begun!

Muhabbit @muhabbit · 2026-03-18T09:11:29+00:00

The SEC and CFTC have classified 16 crypto assets as "digital commodities" and clarified that they are not securities. Assets specified as digital commodities: BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA, AVAX, DOT, LINK, DOGE, SHIB, LTC, BCH, XLM, XTZ, APT, HBAR

Cointelegraph @Cointelegraph · 2026-03-18T14:00:17+00:00

NEW: TezDev 2026 returns to Cannes on March 30. The @Tezos flagship event brings together developers, creators, and builders for a full day highlighting what’s being built and what comes next.

Ercan Sak @CryptoPNZ · 2026-03-18T16:14:16+00:00

In the US, the SEC & CFTC have drawn the line for these coins. They're now viewed not as securities, but as digital commodities: BTC, BCH, ETH, ADA, SOL, AVAX, DOT, XRP, LTC, LINK, DOGE, SHIB, HBAR, XLM, XTZ, and APT. What does this mean? Uncertainty on the regulatory side is

مبارك الهمل @mubarakamer · 2026-03-18T06:03:53+00:00

The SEC and CFTC have finally issued regulatory clarity regarding digital currencies. BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA, LINK, AVAX, DOGE, SHIB, DOT, LTC, BCH, XLM, XTZ, HBAR, APT All of them have been classified as digital commodities. And this is what the industry has been waiting for

KOSASIH Coding Gate @Kosasihg8 · 2026-03-18T02:19:12+00:00

Pioneers The Red Box just exploded in Washington: OFFICIAL SEC/CFTC interpretation drops the list — BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, XLM, HBAR, ADA, DOT, LINK, AVAX, LTC, DOGE, SHIB, APT, XTZ, BCH... all DIGITAL COMMODITIES. Not securities. Real assets. Value from

Mr. Whale @MrWhale · 2026-03-18T04:50:11+00:00

BREAKING: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission officially classifies 16 crypto assets as digital commodities in its new Crypto Asset Taxonomy. Assets include: $XRP, $APT, $AVAX, $DOGE, $SOL, $ADA, $BCH, $ETH, $HBAR, $ALGO, $LTC, $DOT, $SHIB, $XLM, $XTZ, and $LINK. A

Hên Vãi @henvaibta · 2026-03-18T00:43:15+00:00

BREAKING: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has just classified 16 cryptos as Digital Commodities $XRP $APT $AVAX $DOGE $SOL $ADA $BCH $ETH $HBAR $ALGO $LTC $DOT $SHIB $XLM $XTZ $LINK Huge news for the market! Could there be a mini altcoin season?

Sjuul | AltCryptoGems @AltCryptoGems · 2026-03-18T11:50:03+00:00

This could be the biggest green light altcoins have been waiting for. The SEC & CFTC are now leaning toward classifying 16 major tokens as commodities, not securities. That includes: BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, ADA, AVAX, DOT, LINK, DOGE, SHIB, LTC, XLM, HBAR, XTZ, APT, BCH. This

Tezos @tezos · 2026-03-18T16:01:47+00:00

Tezos (XTZ) is referenced among examples of “digital commodities” in a recent U.S. SEC release. The document outlines how certain crypto assets may be viewed in the context of functional, decentralized systems.

J. P. Mayall @jpmayall · 2026-03-18T10:15:00+00:00

It has 68 pages of the SEC's Release 33-11412. What no one is talking about yet: 1. The SEC named 16 tokens as Digital Commodities. On page 14, by name. Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP, Cardano, Avalanche, Chainlink, Polkadot, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Stellar, Tezos, Hedera,

Tezos @tezos · 2026-03-18T13:59:46+00:00

The TezDev 2026 agenda is live! Join us in Cannes for an afternoon of talks covering: - Tezos in 2026 and beyond - the evolution of crypto yield - the future of digital creativity - and more Featuring @ArthurB , @PowerHasheur , @yurug , @aljaparis , @ryanrodenbaugh , and others ↓

Mark Kelly @saucebook · 2026-03-18T19:05:53+00:00

SuperRare going where the art is? Nice move... As long as they don't start gatekeeping on Tez!

Sapna Singh @earnwithsapna · 2026-03-18T11:42:50+00:00

BIG: SEC & CFTC draw the line 16 major coins officially classified as digital commodities (NOT securities) BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, ADA, AVAX, DOT, LINK, LTC, DOGE, SHIB, XLM, HBAR, XTZ, APT, BCH Regulatory clarity is finally here. This is MASSIVE for Crypto

Cointelegraph @Cointelegraph · 2026-03-18T14:00:19+00:00

Highlights from the TezDev agenda include: • Keynote from Tezos co-founder Arthur Breitman • How crypto yield and onchain earning is evolving with @arthurb and @PowerHasheur • The future of tokenized commodities and trading with @uranium_io

Rick McCracken DIGI @RickMcCracken · 2026-03-18T02:07:37+00:00

gm @nikitabier , do you reckon that @XMoney will include Ada, APT, AVAX, BTC, BCH, DOGE, DOT, ETH, HBAR, LINK, LTC, SHIB, SOL, XLM, XTZ and XRP? LFG!

MAD Cripto @mattunchi · 2026-03-18T14:46:40+00:00

The SEC has just named 16 crypto assets as "digital commodities" in its official document They are NOT securities. They are commodities. The full list: BTC · ETH · SOL · XRP · ADA · AVAX · DOT · LINK · LTC · XLM · DOGE · HBAR · XTZ · APT · BCH · SHIB They also mention ALGO

Solarchi @Solarchi_ · 2026-03-18T06:51:29+00:00

Curation Art Call Final call for Monday’s curation Announcing @0x_vertigo as Guest Curator So far: • 400+ xtz collected • 200k+ views Drop your work ↓ Tag an artist worth spotlighting

Genzio Media @GenzioCo · 2026-03-18T17:34:27+00:00

Developer relations is evolving fast in the age of AI. @heyadebola , Developer Relations Engineer at @tezos , joined @LockFryer to talk about building for developers, creating content that actually resonates, and what’s next for the ecosystem. 1:09 - Experience With Events +

Hunbeey/ @kayaorhun26 · 2026-03-18T06:12:36+00:00

The SEC has officially classified 16 assets as digital commodities rather than securities in its new Crypto Asset Taxonomy. BTC ETH BCH APT AVAX ADA LINK SHIB DOT SOL DOGE LTC XTZ XLM XRP

開運鬼龍 @kaiun69 · 2026-03-18T01:40:42+00:00

U.S. regulatory authorities have officially classified multiple crypto assets as DIGITAL COMMODITIES under a new framework. The targeted assets include the following: $APT, $AVAX, $BTC, $BCH, $ADA, $LINK, $DOGE, $ETH, $HBAR, $LTC, $DOT, $SHIB, $SOL, $XLM, $XTZ, $XRP

Poloniex Exchange @Poloniex · 2026-03-18T05:20:48+00:00

BREAKING: The SEC officially classifies 16 crypto assets as DIGITAL COMMODITIES. $XRP $ETH $SOL $ADA $DOGE $AVAX $APT $BCH $HBAR $ALGO $LTC $DOT $SHIB $XLM $XTZ $LINK Not securities, not unregistered investments, not illegal. Like gold. Like oil. Like silver. Trade with

SimplyDera @Simply_Dera1 · 2026-03-18T07:19:59+00:00

BREAKING: The SEC has officially classified 16 assets as digital commodities, rather than securities, in its new Crypto Asset Taxonomy. Assets Include: $XRP, $APT, $AVAX, $DOGE, $SOL, $ADA, $BCH, $ETH, $HBAR, $ALGO, $LTC, $DOT, $SHIB, $XLM, $XTZ and $LINK This is HUGE!

Zaki on Bitcoin @ZakionBitcoin · 2026-03-18T13:00:01+00:00

Official SEC + CFTC News: 16 Cryptocurrencies = Commodities and Not Securities $BTC $ETH $XRP $SOL $ADA $DOGE $LINK $AVAX $DOT $LTC $BCH $SHIB $HBAR $XLM $XTZ $APT What does this mean? They can't sue platforms over these coins anymore starting today Institutions can

Tezos @tezos · 2026-03-18T10:18:01+00:00

Want to bridge to @Etherlink ? (The EVM compatibility layer on Tezos) • Bridge tez between Tezos L1 Etherlink • Bridge FA tokens between Tezos L1 Etherlink • Bridge tokens between Etherlink and other EVM networks Take a closer look ↓

Gilmore Estates @Gilmore_Estates · 2026-03-18T01:38:55+00:00

The SEC has officially categorized 16 major cryptocurrencies as DIGITAL COMMODITIES in its latest crypto asset framework The list includes: $XRP, $APT, $AVAX, $DOGE, $SOL, $ADA, $BCH, $ETH, $HBAR, $ALGO, $LTC, $DOT, $SHIB, $XLM, $XTZ, and $LINK This is a massive shift for the

ᴄʜᴀᴢ | ᴄʜᴀᴢ.ᴀʀᴛ & ᴄᴏ @Chazwesley99 · 2026-03-18T17:06:43+00:00

Chaz Curated Collection #13 is LIVE! 750 $XTZ Budget Curated by @elmsta Powered by @WebbieSocialApp Closes Friday, March 27, 2026 @ 11:59 PM EST Submit your minted @tezos works for a chance to be featured & collected. READ HOW TO SUBMIT

KOLLECTOR ♚ OFFICIAL @KOLLECTOR_OG · 2026-03-18T12:05:18+00:00

Me when I bust my ass working hard for you to sell your art for 200, 300, 500 even 700 Tezos, and you keep listing for just 5 Tez

Umair Nauman @UmairNauman_ · 2026-03-18T04:04:07+00:00

BREAKING: The SEC has officially classified 16 crypto assets as “digital commodities.” The list includes: BTC, XRP, ETH, LTC, SOL, ADA, DOGE, AVAX, LINK, DOT, ATP, HBAR, XLM, XTZ, SHIB & BCH. This could change everything.

Vertigo @0x_vertigo · 2026-03-18T12:51:59+00:00

Big thanks to Solarchi for inviting me as a curator! Feel free to drop your Tezos artworks under Solarchi’s tweet, I’ll be carefully exploring every piece you share

lesliespurlock.sol | NFT.NYC 2024 @LeslieASpurlock · 2026-03-18T18:30:06+00:00

Gm gm! Well, I decided to mint something after a long time away! Arctic Fire 20 editions 8 tez Where mountain meets the frozen sky, The sun bleeds gold before goodbye — A violet sea holds heaven's flame, No painter's brush could ever claim. The snow-capped peaks stand cold

objkt @objktcom · 2026-03-18T20:41:57+00:00

✦ NOW LIVE ✦ »Dear David: A Surveillance Love Story« A solo exhibition by @madebyoona Curated by @_second_guess Online on objkt From tomorrow, on-site at Schlachter 151 by OOR Studio, Berlin 19 March 2026 6–10 PM CET ▼ Always There & Never Here Now part of Chris

Brarez @fabriziobrarez · 2026-03-18T08:02:25+00:00

A little bit late than usual but it's Seen by Brarez day. My weekly colum about @tezos artists I love. Today my lens is on @Elizabedsh1 Link in comments

Cointelegraph @Cointelegraph · 2026-03-18T14:00:18+00:00

This year, TezDev features a 360° immersive zone where attendees can interact with live projects and compete for up to $7,000 in prizes. Sessions will cover DeFi, gaming, infrastructure, and real-world asset tokenization. The conference will conclude with Art After Dark: Tezos,

thefunnyguys.eth/tez @thefunnyguysNFT · 2026-03-18T15:05:49+00:00

To answer a recurring question Yes, you can link to any token on @raster_art following this url schema: raster[dot]art/token/{chain}/{contract_address}/{token_id} Even when the URL says /artwork/{artwork_id}

Art on Tezos @artontezos_ · 2026-03-18T15:47:52+00:00

✦ Drop.art: Highlights of the Week ✦ @dropdotart is a platform built around flexibility, discovery, and the excitement of the blind-drop format. Streamlined, creator-first, collector-friendly. Discover some of the recent drops ↓

MoneyTingz @moneytingzz123 · 2026-03-18T01:14:34+00:00

BREAKING! : The SEC has Formally Classified 16 Assets as DIGITAL COMMODITIES In Its New Crypto Asset Taxonomy! Assets Include: $XRP, $APT, $AVAX, $DOGE, $SOL, $ADA, $BCH, $ETH, $HBAR, $ALGO, $LTC, $DOT, $SHIB, $XLM, $XTZ and $LINK GROUNDBREAKING NEWS!

MSB Intel @MSBIntel · 2026-03-18T08:49:52+00:00

Paul Atkins says most crypto assets are NOT securities. This is history caught on camera. $APT, $AVAX, $BTC, $BCH, $ADA, $LINK, $DOGE, $ETH, $HBAR, $LTC, $DOT, $SHIB, $SOL, $XLM, $XTZ, $XRP, and memecoins are not securities.

AlienMagicEyes / @AlienMagicEyes · 2026-03-18T05:47:08+00:00

Have a safe Wednesday STOP THE WARS @objktcom Shout it loud for all to hear, erase the cries, dissolve the fear. Let colors bloom where bullets fell, and stories of peace forever tell. Open Edition 0.5 $XTZ Link #tezos #tezosart #NFTCommunity

objkt.one @objktone · 2026-03-18T15:21:47+00:00

✦ Art Reveal ✦ Storms, by @Quayola A unique collection of 50 distinct iterations, each generated from storm data captured on the coast of Cornwall through the analysis of wave behaviour at a specific moment in time. Each work is created using Quayola’s custom software.

Tezos @tezos · 2026-03-18T10:18:04+00:00

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Tezos @tezos · 2026-03-18T10:18:07+00:00

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euroman @euromandriver · 2026-03-18T03:46:25+00:00

Just in: The official list of Digital Commodities from the SEC. APT, AVAX, BTC, BCH, ADA, LINK, DOGE, ETH, HBAR, LTC, DOT, SHIB, SOL, XLM, XTZ and XRP . Off course, this list will become much bigger.

Luciana Guerra @lucianaguerraok · 2026-03-18T13:59:16+00:00

Super happy!!! Beasts inside me has been collected by the great @CinziaGabrielPH @muriellondon @reylarsdam and @ArtMonochrome2 All my love and gratitude Some editions left at 10 xtz

DelCrxpto @DelCrxpto · 2026-03-18T13:30:01+00:00

The SEC has formally listed the tokens currently classified as digital commodities in its new crypto asset taxonomy. #SOL #APT #AVAX #BTC #BCH #ADA #LINK #DOGE #ETH #HBAR #LTC #DOT #SHIB #XLM #XTZ #XRP If you have followed the content here you are NOT surprised to see $BNB

V5MT @v5mt_tv · 2026-03-18T06:27:32+00:00

So niice to see myself in the GIF category on @objktcom next to all these GIF Legends! We all share a love for the infinite loop, yet it’s incredible to see how each of us has a completely different art style! objkt.com/categories/gif

𝓣 𝓞 𝓟 𝓓 𝓞 𝓖 𝓔 @TOPDOGE007 · 2026-03-18T19:11:26+00:00

Regulatory clarity arrives: The SEC and CFTC officially recognize BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA, LINK, AVAX, DOGE, SHIB, DOT, LTC, BCH, XLM, XTZ, HBAR, & APT as digital commodities. A major milestone for the crypto industry.

Mir Auqib @iammirauqib · 2026-03-18T13:00:14+00:00

gm y'all "Ethereal Blossoms" is now live! Price: 999 $XTZ ($ 387.91) Link in thread!

Deezy (Nick Valdez) @NickValdez · 2026-03-18T15:52:11+00:00

APT, AVAX, BTC, BCH, ADA, LINK, DOGE, ETH, HBAR, LTC, DOT, SHIB, SOL, XLM, XTZ, XRP

Zak | Beats•Z @ZakBeats · 2026-03-18T09:00:02+00:00

Beats & Arts #15 1/1 5 $XTZ objkt.com/tokens/KT1R838 …

Handsdall23 @handsdall · 2026-03-18T06:27:18+00:00

Good Morning wild strawberries! Have a great middle week! objkt.com/tokens/KT1EAUi …

Bitlionaire | NFT.NYC 2025 @BitlionaireM · 2026-03-18T08:45:18+00:00

GM A lot of movement in #pix18 yesterday. 9 editions minted — truly appreciate the support: @JustUsMining x2 @riseuptez x3 @artbyjackied @iSteef x2 @Mettody1 objkt.com/collections/KT … #pixelart #tezosart #NFTCommunity

Along @pengwinpants · 2026-03-18T04:29:13+00:00

goodnight late tezos tuesday amber_shores_01

daklanefredl @daklanefredl · 2026-03-18T14:18:10+00:00

• Aptos • Avalanche • Bitcoin • Bitcoin Cash • Cardano • Chainlink • Dogecoin • Ethereum • Hedera • Litecoin • Polkadot • Shiba Inu • Solana • Stellar • Tezos • XRP

𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧 @livingarts_eth · 2026-03-18T08:21:07+00:00

Royal Queen Edition - 3 $xtz Beneath the stars, where silence glows, She stands in strength as the red rose grows. With eagle’s gaze and horns of fire, She guards the realm where dreams aspire. If this beauty resonates with do share your love fam

eloy @eloychaperon · 2026-03-18T15:16:56+00:00

Sales alert. Thanks, @Joseojeda , for holding the shark's fins and comforting it. Last 4 editions, 15 xtz.

Antrum @AntrumArtSpace · 2026-03-18T08:40:25+00:00

Good morning everyone. It's a rainy spring morning today and it brings us Dew and petals - 3/3*5xtz objkt.com/tokens/KT1HRbY …

Ivan Hugo @ivnhgo · 2026-03-18T04:13:42+00:00

✦ anothersky by @ivnhgo 5 ed. 2 ꜩ on @mederu_art mederu.art/user/tz1YdTFzs …

Hyan @HyanCotias · 2026-03-18T01:59:29+00:00

NOVIDADE: Orientação conjunta SEC/CFTC lista exemplos de commodities digitais, incluindo APT, AVAX, BTC, BCH, ADA, LINK, DOGE, ETH, HBAR, LTC, DOT, SHIB, SOL, XLM, XTZ, $DOG e XRP

V4w.enko @V4wEnko · 2026-03-18T01:04:00+00:00

"Generated Gif [maps]" Collection of Generated gifs with custom tools @objktcom / crossed 1.71K ꜩ total Volume @tezos / 351 owners / Explore artworks: objkt.com/collections/KT …

Crypto Wesearch 每日幣研 @CryptoWesearch · 2026-03-18T04:35:12+00:00

Digital Commodities — Not Securities The digital commodities named by the SEC include: BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA, DOT, LINK, AVAX, LTC, DOGE, SHIB, APT, BCH, HBAR, XLM, XTZ It also mentioned that ALGO and LBC, although without futures contracts, are similarly considered

Anandhika @dhikaprimawan · 2026-03-18T14:30:16+00:00

NEW DROP "Pleasure 01" Graphite on paper 10 editions 5.5 Tez Link below

XMIL @__XMIL · 2026-03-18T13:50:00+00:00

ωнαт αм ι gσιηg тσ ∂σ? ωнαт αм ι gσιηg тσ ∂σ? 8/10 ed Listed 10 xtz objkt.com/tokens/KT1Pb1v …

meli @MelihhKara · 2026-03-18T16:30:10+00:00

Sale alert! Thanks to @xSAMGADx for collecting "Look up"! Last 8 editions, 5 xtz

THEFOODMASTER.ETH @CorinaObertas · 2026-03-18T09:04:06+00:00

Help me sell 170 more tezos and I'll put 100 back into the community. You know how it works: every 300 $XTZ I earn, 100 goes straight to collecting from you. Track it live in my wallet. I have many pieces left on primary market, the collection "Spring is Arriving" and other

Tezos Commons @TezosCommons · 2026-03-18T03:58:05+00:00

Why did TenX acquire over 5.5 million tez and partner with the Tezos Foundation? This week on TezTalks Radio, Mat Cybula breaks down the decision, what they’re actually running today, and what delegators should expect.

THEFOODMASTER.ETH @CorinaObertas · 2026-03-18T08:54:59+00:00

Huge thanks and a lot of love to my dear friend @AnnaLZubarev who collected an edition of "The Day's Eye Opens" on Objkt Only 8 left 15 $XTZ

Sweep @0xSweep · 2026-03-18T10:22:42+00:00

Rise and grind Tezzo

cryptothedoggy @cryptothedoggy · 2026-03-18T06:00:00+00:00

BREAKING SEC just made a huge move 16 major assets now classified as digital commodities not securities: $XRP | $APT | $AVAX | $DOGE | $SOL $ADA | $BCH | $ETH | $HBAR | $ALGO $LTC | $DOT | $SHIB | $XLM | $XTZ | $LINK This shift could ease regulatory pressure, boost