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SEC vs. Consensys: Ethereum Victory, MetaMask Fight Heats Up

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Vijay Gir

Much to the surprise of many, a Texas federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Consensys against the U.S. SEC. The software development firm filed a lawsuit against the SEC and its five commissioners including Gary Gensler. This suit accused them of attempting to regulate Ether as a security. Let’s explore why this legal battle is far from over.

Why Was the Lawsuit Dismissed?

Back in April, Consensys took a bold step by filing a lawsuit against the SEC after receiving a Wells notice. This legal warning hinted that the SEC was coming after them for MetaMask, Consensys’ popular Ethereum wallet. The core argument? Consensys claimed that Ether, the backbone of Ethereum, was not a security. Judge Reed O’Connor dismissed the case on September 19, explaining that the SEC’s investigation wasn’t final enough for legal review.

In plain terms, the court ruled that the SEC hadn’t yet made any official decisions that could hurt Consensys, so it was too early to take legal action. It might look like the firm lost the legal battle, however it is just one round in a much bigger fight.

What About Ethereum? A Small Victory for Consensys

Amid all this, there’s some good news for Consensys and the Ethereum community. The SEC investigated Ethereum’s status, questioning whether to regulate it like a security. But after the lawsuit, the regulator quietly ended its investigation into Ethereum 2.0. This decision marked a win for Consensys, as the court noted that the firm got what it wanted on that front.

Consensys didn’t hesitate to celebrate this win. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the company stated, “After we filed our litigation, the SEC dropped its Ethereum 2.0 investigation.” This was a critical victory for the Ethereum ecosystem.”

The MetaMask Battle Continues

While the Ethereum investigation might be behind them, Consensys still faces legal challenges. The SEC is pressing forward with its lawsuit over MetaMask’s Swap feature, accusing Consensys of selling unregistered securities. Consensys has no plans to back down. The company announced it would file a motion to dismiss the case, signaling that the battle is far from over.

As the crypto industry watches closely, the outcome of this case could set an important precedent for how blockchain companies operate in the U.S. Will MetaMask come out on top, or will the SEC’s crackdown lead to tighter regulations?

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Vijay Gir

Vijay Gir is a Certified Blockchain Expert with over 8 years of experience in the blockchain industry. He has a deep passion for sharing his knowledge of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and web3 technologies. For the past 7 years, Vijay has been dedicated to writing about these transformative topics, helping others stay informed and understand the evolving landscape of decentralized technologies.

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