ConsenSys Announces SEC Closure of Ethereum 2.0 Inquiry
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded its investigation into Ethereum 2.0, according to a late Tuesday announcement by cryptocurrency firm ConsenSys on social media platform X. ConsenSys had previousl...
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded its investigation into Ethereum 2.0, according to a late Tuesday announcement by cryptocurrency firm ConsenSys on social media platform X. ConsenSys had previously filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction against the SEC’s regulation of the Ethereum blockchain.
ConsenSys founder Joseph Lubin hailed the SEC’s decision as “a significant victory” for Ethereum. “While we welcome this development, it’s not enough. We must remain vigilant and continue advocating for clear and fair regulations that enable innovation to flourish,” Lubin, who also co-founded the cryptocurrency Ether, stated on X.
Despite the SEC’s decision, ConsenSys plans to continue its lawsuit to seek a court ruling that the SEC lacks legal authority to regulate the user-controlled software interfaces built on Ethereum or the Ethereum blockchain itself.
An SEC spokesperson declined to comment on the existence or nonexistence of a possible investigation.
Last month, the SEC approved applications from Nasdaq, CBOE, and NYSE to list spot Ether ETFs, a surprising win for the cryptocurrency industry, which had anticipated rejections.
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