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SEC Lawsuit Dismissed: Future of Consensys and Ethereum

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago

  1. Reasons for Dismissal
  2. A Victory for Ethereum
  3. Ongoing Battle for MetaMask


    4. A Texas federal judge has dismissed Consensys's lawsuit against the SEC. This is not the end of the legal battle over Ethereum and MetaMask regulation.

    Reasons for Dismissal

    In April, Consensys filed a lawsuit against the SEC after receiving a Wells notice. This warning signaled that the SEC was investigating MetaMask, a popular Ethereum wallet. The core argument was that Ether is not a security. Judge Reed O'Connor dismissed the case on September 19, noting that the SEC’s investigation was not final enough for legal action. The court ruled that it was too early for legal proceedings as the SEC hadn't made any official decisions.

    A Victory for Ethereum

    Despite this, there is some good news for Consensys and the Ethereum community. After the lawsuit, the SEC ended its investigation into Ethereum 2.0. This was a significant victory for Consensys. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the company stated: "After we filed our litigation, the SEC dropped its Ethereum 2.0 investigation." This win was crucial for the Ethereum ecosystem.

    "After we filed our litigation, the SEC dropped its Ethereum 2.0 investigation."Consensys, X (formerly Twitter)

    Ongoing Battle for MetaMask

    While the Ethereum investigation might be behind them, Consensys still faces legal challenges. The SEC is pressing its lawsuit over MetaMask’s Swap feature, accusing Consensys of selling unregistered securities. The company plans to file a motion to dismiss the case, indicating that the battle is far from over. The outcome of this case could set an important precedent for blockchain companies operating in the U.S.

    The future of the legal battle between Consensys and the SEC remains uncertain. The outcomes of these cases could significantly impact cryptocurrency regulation in the U.S.

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