The Protocol

In this week's abbreviated issue of The Protocol, we're chronicling the apparent doxing of 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli as the driver behind the recently-but-no-longer mooning $DJT token, plus the SEC's apparent retreat on probing the Ethereum developer Consensys.

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SEC прекращает расследование, является ли Ethereum ценной бумагой

Одержана «крупная победа разработчиков Ethereum, провайдеров технологии и участников отрасли» над Комиссией по ценным бумагам и биржам (SEC). Разработчик Ethereum компания ConsenSys телеграфирует: «Отдел правоприменения SEC уведомил нас, что он прекращает свое расследование в отношении Ethereum 2.

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ConsenSys: SEC прекратила расследование в отношении статуса эфира

Компания ConsenSys, разработчик кошелька MetaMask, сообщила, что отдел правоприменения Комиссии по ценным бумагам и биржам США (SEC) прекратил расследование в отношении статуса эфира.

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SEC Ends Probe Into Consensys, Won't Sue Over Ethereum

The U.S. regulator closed its investigation into "Ethereum 2.0," Consensys said.

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ETH-USD news: Consensys confirms major Ethereum win from SEC

Ethereum bulls, rejoice: Consensys brings good news about the cryptocurrency – and it’s from the SEC. A few hours ago, software company Consensys took to X (formerly Twitter) to say that United States regulator the Securities and Exchange Commission had just informed Consensys that it’s in the process of concluding and closing the longstanding investigation […]

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SEC to drop investigation into Ethereum: Consensys

The SEC’s enforcement division said it’s closing its investigation into Ethereum, though Consensys says the fight isn’t over yet.

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Impact of shifting SEC policy on ETH ‘yet to be seen’ — Consensys SC

Bill Hughes, Consensys’ senior counsel and director of global regulatory matters, spoke to Cointelegraph at Consensus 2024 in Texas on the status of its lawsuit against the SEC.

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Consensys to invest ‘tens of millions’ in lawsuit against SEC’s stance on Ethereum, says Joseph Lubin

Consensys CEO Joseph Lubin commits millions to fight the SEC's regulatory stance on Ethereum, highlighting the detrimental impact on the ecosystem.

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Exclusive: Joe Lubin unpacks SEC battle, Ethereum roadmap and Vitalik Buterin

Consensys CEO Joe Lubin explains why the firm is taking legal action against the SEC, discusses Ethereum’s roadmap and the importance of Vitalik Buterin's continued involvement.

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Crypto Is a Core American Issue, Consensys’ Joe Lubin Says

The Ethereum co-founder discusses why his firm decided to sue the SEC on stage at Consensus 2024.

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В Consensys прокомментировали одобрение Ethereum-ETF

Компания Consensys — разработчик кошелька MetaMask — прокомментировала решение Комиссии по ценным бумагам и биржам США (SEC) по спотовым Ethereum-ETF. Фирма выразила беспокойство по поводу предвзятого отношения регулятора к отрасли.

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Джозеф Любин: Покупатели паев спотовых ETF на эфир столкнулся с неожиданной проблемой

Генеральный директор компании Consensys предполагает, что одобрение Комиссией по ценным бумагам и биржам США (SEC) спотовых ETF на эфир простимулирует частных трейдеров и многократно увеличит спрос институциональных инвесторов на актив.

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Ethereum Co-Founder Predicts Supply Crunch From ETFs, This Is The Price Target

Joseph Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum and CEO of blockchain technology firm Consensys, has expressed that the potential approval of spot Ethereum ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could lead to significant supply constraints for Ether.

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The Crypto Lawsuit State of Play

Last month, Ethereum incubator ConsenSys sued the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an injunction asking a federal court to block the regulator from investigating its MetaMask offering or from declaring Ether (ETH) a security.

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Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin challenges SEC’s authority in a legal battle over MetaMask

Joe Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum and founder of Consensys, has initiated a legal battle against the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), contesting the regulator’s authority over Ethereum and its associated products, specifically the MetaMask crypto wallet.

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Unrealistic Demands? Crypto Figure Says Consensys Might “Need Prayers”

Ethereum (ETH) has faced some regulatory turmoil amid rumors of a rejection of ETH spot exchange-traded funds (ETF) in May. The second largest cryptocurrency has also been in the spotlight after a key component in its ecosystem, Consensys, sued the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for “unlawful seizure of authority” over the asset. The […]

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Proof-of-Stake Is Just an Excuse for the SEC; It Doesn’t Make Ethereum a Security

ConsenSys contests SEC's view that Ethereum's shift to Proof-of-Stake makes it a security, highlighting a pivotal dispute in cryptocurrency regulation. The post Proof-of-Stake Is Just an Excuse for the SEC; It Doesn’t Make Ethereum a Security appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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«SEC считала Ethereum ценной бумагой». Эксперты спрогнозировали затяжную тяжбу с ConsenSys

Иск компании ConsenSys против SEC раскрыл дополнительную информацию о позиции регулятора в отношении Ethereum. Такая ситуация может вылиться в долгое судебное разбирательство, считают юристы.

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SEC Has Secretly Considered Ethereum An Unregistered Security For A Year, New Filing Reveals

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SEC has regarded Ethereum as security for at least a year: report

SEC began investigtions into Ethereum as a security in March 2023. The regulator sent subpoenas and a Wells Notice to Consensys, a Ethereum development firm. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly viewed Ethereum as an unregistered security for at least a year, FOX Business reported on Monday.

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SEC suspected Ethereum was a security since 2018, new Consensys documents reveal

The Gary Gensler-led Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) began investigating Ethereum’s security status last year, according to an April 29 court filing by Consensys. The filing disclosed that Gurbir Grewal, the Director of the Division of Enforcement, sanctioned the Formal Order of Investigation concerning ‘Ethereum 2.

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SEC considered Ethereum unregistered security for at least a year: FOX Business

New insights into the SEC's investigation into Ethereum's status as a security and Consensys' legal challenge to the agency's claims. The post SEC considered Ethereum unregistered security for at least a year: FOX Business appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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SEC considers Ethereum unregistered security for at least a year: FOX Business

New insights into the SEC's investigation into Ethereum's status as a security and Consensys' legal challenge to the agency's claims. The post SEC considers Ethereum unregistered security for at least a year: FOX Business appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Four Reasons Why Ethereum Is Not a Security: Consensys

Amidst SEC scrutiny, Consensys defends Ethereum's non-security status, citing historical views, regulatory consistency, and its decentralized, open protocol nature. The post Four Reasons Why Ethereum Is Not a Security: Consensys appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Consensys to SEC, Gary Gensler: Stay in Your Lane

Amid regulatory turmoil, Consensys sues the SEC, defending Ethereum's decentralized nature and advocating for a clear regulatory framework that supports technological progress. The post Consensys to SEC, Gary Gensler: Stay in Your Lane appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Ethereum & Consensys vs SEC - An 'unlawful power grab' or a 'cover-up?'

Consensys sued the SEC in Texas over Ether's classification Org has challenged the SEC's allegations, while advocating for fairness and clarity With the debate around Ethereum's [ETH] possibThe post Ethereum & Consensys vs SEC - An 'unlawful power grab' or a 'cover-up?' appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Consensys Takes SEC To Court Over Efforts To Regulate Ethereum As Security

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ConsenSys подала иск против SEC за попытку регулировать эфир как ценную бумагу

ConsenSys, компания-разработчик кошелька MetaMask, подала в суд на Комиссию по ценным бумагам и биржам США (SEC) за то, что регулятор пытается взять на себя полномочия регулировать эфир как ценную бумагу.

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Consensys подала в суд на SEC

Компания Consensys, разработчик кошелька MetaMask, подала иск против Комиссии по ценным бумагам и биржам США (SEC). Организация объяснила это стремлением «защитить сообщество Ethereum в США».   Today, Consensys filed a lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Ripple's Top Lawyer Reacts to Consensys's Lawsuit Against SEC

Ripple's top lawyer claims that his take from 2022 "aged well" after Consesys took the SEC to court

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ConsenSys подала в суд на SEC из-за подхода к регулированию Ethereum

Компания ConsenSys подала иск против SEC и ее пяти неназванных сотрудников из-за «регулирования ETH в качестве ценной бумаги». Согласно судебным документам, регулятор организовал кампанию «по захвату контроля над будущим криптовалюты» с помощью принудительных мер.

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Consensys Takes on the SEC: A Legal Battle for the Future of Ethereum

Consensys sues the SEC, claiming Ethereum is not a security and challenging the agency's regulatory jurisdiction. The post Consensys Takes on the SEC: A Legal Battle for the Future of Ethereum appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Consensys sues SEC, seeks court declaration that Ethereum is not a security

Consensys filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 25 over allegations that the watchdog has overstepped in its authority in trying to regulate Ethereum (ETH).

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Consensys sues the SEC, wants court to declare Ethereum not a security

Consensys, a blockchain software technology company backing the Ethereum blockchain, has sued the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Consensys sues the SEC The lawsuit, filed in the District Court for the Northern District of Texas, concerns Consensys’ complaint against the SEC’s impending enforcement action against the company. Also key to the lawsuit is Consensys’ […]

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Consensys sues SEC over Ethereum crackdown

MetaMask developer Consensys has asked a Texas Federal Court to declare that Ethereum is not a security in a pushback against sweeping SEC enforcement action.

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Consensys sues SEC for clarification on Ethereum (ETH) classification as a security

Consensys recently received a Wells notice from the SEC for its MetaMask product. Consensys aims to defend Ethereum’s status as a commodity. The company also challenges SEC’s authority over cryptocurrencies.

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Consensys takes 'Ethereum (ETH) is not a security' matter to court

Consensys has sued the SEC for wanting to take action against the firm for its MetaMask products The blockchain firm has also asked the court to declare Ethereum as not a security In a freshThe post Consensys takes 'Ethereum (ETH) is not a security' matter to court appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Ethereum Backer Consensys Takes SEC to Court

Ethereum software firm Consensys has sued the SEC

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Consensys sues SEC over Ethereum classification, claims regulatory overreach

Consensys filed a lawsuit against the SEC seeking a court ruling that Ethereum's ether token is not a security amid the agency's crackdown on crypto firms The post Consensys sues SEC over Ethereum classification, claims regulatory overreach appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Consensys Sues SEC Over ‘Unlawful Seizure Of Authority’ Over Ethereum

Ethereum developer Consensys has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, striking back against what the company calls an “unlawful seizure of authority” over Ethereum by the federal regulator.

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Consensys files lawsuit against SEC and commissioners over Ether regulation

The company warned that the SEC reversing a position it had held since 2018 on Ether as a security could “spell disaster” for the network and halt innovation in the United States.

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‘It Can Be Said With Confidence the SEC Is Investigating Ethereum’: Consensys’ Bill Hughes Talks Crypto Law

Consensys Senior Counsel and Director of Global Regulatory talks about ETH's legal status and Ethereum's future.

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Создатели кошелька MetaMask потребовали одобрить спотовые ETF на эфир

Consensys, компания-разработчик кошелька MetaMask, призвала Комиссию по ценным бумагам и биржам США (SEC) одобрить запуск спотовых биржевых фондов на эфир.

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Consensys urges SEC to ‘recognize’ spot Ethereum ETFs safeguards

Consensys, the software company behind MetaMask digital wallet, is calling on regulators to recognize the benefits of Ethereum (ETH).

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MetaMask’s parent company ConsenSys urges SEC to approve Ethereum spot ETF

ConsenSys sent a comment letter to the SEC detailing Ethereum's PoS security advantages, advocating for the approval of a spot Ethereum ETF.

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Джозеф Любин: «Блокчейн и криптовалюты соответствуют философии США»

Сооснователь Эфириума и гендиректор ConsenSys предположил, что в будущем разногласия между криптокомпаниями и Комиссией по ценным бумагам и биржам США (SEC) будут устранены.

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XRP Army Outraged Over New Hinman Docs, Role Of Ethereum’s Joe Lubin

Empower Oversight, a watchdog group, has released a new batch of documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request yesterday, sparking outrage in the XRP community. The documents reveal a deeper involvement of Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin and his company, Consensys, in the controversial June 14, 2018, cryptocurrency speech by former SEC Director […]

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Pro-Ripple Lawyer Says SEC Used Ripple's Transparency Against It and Brad Garlinghouse

John Deaton has revealed curious fact about William Hinman's speech, Vitalik Buterin, ConsenSys and ETH

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ConsenSys призвала SEC исключить блокчейн-сети из расширенной формулировки «биржи»

В ConsenSys призвали SEC прямо заявить, что сети на основе технологии распределенного реестра не подпадают под действие предложения по расширению термина "биржа" в Законе о фондовых биржах 1934 года.

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