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<p>Among the famous crypto legal cases, the case between Consensys and the SEC in the United States has taken an intriguing turn. The blockchain development giant had filed a suit to stop the SEC’s attempts to classify Ethereum as a financial security. But a federal judge in Texas recently ruled on a key issue that could redefine the Ethereum ecosystem.</p>
<h2 id="h-sec-vs-consensys-a-setback-but-not-the-end">SEC vs Consensys: a setback, but not the end</h2>
<p>The <strong>verdict</strong> dropped like a thunderbolt. Judge Reed O’Connor <strong>dismissed Consensys’s complaint against the SEC</strong>, <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/crypto-consensys-challenges-the-sec-to-defend-ethereums-status/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">defending the status of Ethereum</a> and arguing that the agency’s enforcement actions do not constitute final decisions. Consensys had hoped <strong>that the court would prevent the SEC from continuing its investigations into Ethereum</strong> after it issued a ‘Wells Notice’ regarding MetaMask services, including swaps and staking.</p>
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     <p lang="en" dir="ltr">In April 2024, Consensys filed a lawsuit to protect the Ethereum ecosystem from the SEC’s regulatory overreach and stand up for the industry that has been subject to the agency’s reckless enforcement agenda. <br><br>Unfortunately, the Texas court today dismissed our lawsuit on…</p>— Consensys (@Consensys) <a href="https://twitter.com/Consensys/status/1836882745630544015?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">September 19, 2024</a>
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<p>But Consensys does not give up. <a href="https://x.com/Consensys/status/1836882745630544015" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">The firm reacted quickly on X</a> (formerly Twitter), stating:</p>
<p>“<em>We will continue to fight to protect the Ethereum ecosystem and the rights of blockchain developers.</em>“</p>
<p>The company also emphasized that <strong>the SEC had dropped its investigation into Ethereum 2.0</strong> after the complaint was filed, an encouraging sign for the industry.</p>
<p><strong>Key points:</strong></p>
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 <li>The judge rejected the argument that the SEC’s actions had legal consequences;</li>
 <li>The investigation into Ethereum 2.0 was dropped by the SEC in May 202;</li>
 <li>Consensys is preparing its counter-attack on MetaMask and its features.</li>
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<h2 id="h-the-shadow-of-ethereum-s-crypto-still-looms">The shadow of Ethereum’s crypto still looms</h2>
<p>If the MetaMask case continues to advance, it highlights a crucial question: <strong>Is Ethereum a security?</strong> Although the SEC’s investigation into Ethereum 2.0 has been dropped, the blockchain firm remains under pressure. Consensys’s initial complaint demanded a clear judgment: <strong>that the sale of ETH not be considered as sales of financial securities</strong>.</p>
<p>However, the classification of crypto assets like Ethereum (ETH) remains <strong>a Damocles sword for the entire industry</strong>. Consensys does not intend to stop there and has promised to file <strong>a new request</strong> to face the remaining accusations regarding MetaMask.</p> 
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<p>For now, the SEC does not comment, but the coming weeks could be decisive for Ethereum’s crypto and blockchain developers.</p>
<p>All in all, the question of classifying Ethereum as a financial security remains a source of debate. Gary Gensler, a fierce crypto critic, argues that since moving to Proof-of-Stake, <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/ethereum-est-il-devenu-une-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ETH has become a ‘security’</a>.</p>
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