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SEC sues MetaMask developer Consensys as it extends legal crusade against crypto industry
Echoing similar complaints brought against other crypto firms, such as Coinbase and Kraken, the SEC is alleging Consensys violated federal securities laws by failing to register as a broker and dealer while offering services for securities, ultimately collecting over $250 million in fees.
SEC Sues Consensys Over $250 Million In Unregistered Securities
The SEC sues Consensys for unregistered securities via MetaMask; it claims $250 million in fees from 36 million cryptocurrency transactions since 2020. TakeAway Points: In its lawsuit, the SEC claims Consensys marketed unregistered securities through its MetaMask wallet and operated as an unregistered broker.
SEC Sues Consensys Over MetaMask Staking, Broker Allegations
The SEC alleged that MetaMask acted as an unregistered securities broker and that its staking service violated securities laws.
Crypto company Consensys sued by SEC as regulator continues industrywide crackdown
The SEC on Friday filed sued against blockchain software company Consensys, alleging the improper sale of securities.
Breaking: SEC Sues ConsenSys For Conducting Securities Via MetaMask
The SEC files lawsuit against ConsenSys, alleging unregistered broker activities and securities offerings through MetaMask's Swap and Staking services.
SEC sues Consensys over MetaMask’s brokerage, staking services
According to the SEC's suit, Consensys has been operating as an unregistered broker and engaging in unregistered securities sales through MetaMask.
SEC sues Consensys over services its MetaMask crypto wallet offers
The Securities and Exchange Commission's anticipated complaint against Consensys, the maker of the MetaMask crypto wallet, landed with a thud this afternoon. Why it matters: The suit labels an even wider swath of crypto tools as securities,
SEC sues Consensys for violating securities laws through MetaMask
Consensys Software Inc. is in hot water. The SEC has charged the company for selling unregistered securities and acting as an unregistered broker through its MetaMask Staking and MetaMask Swaps services.
SEC Sues Ethereum Developer Consensys Over Alleged Unregistered Broker Activities
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Ethereum software firm Consensys.
US SEC sues blockchain software technology company Consensys
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday sued cryptocurrency firm Consensys, alleging it has failed to register ...
SEC Sues Crypto Firm Consensys for Not Registering as Broker
Crypto firm Consensys Software Inc. broke US rules by failing to register as a brokerage and collected millions of dollars in ...
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SEC files lawsuit against Consensys
SEC has sued Consensys over allegations of operating an unregistered brokerage and securities offering via MetaMask ...
SEC Files Lawsuit Against Consensys Over Unregistered Brokerage Activities
SEC sues Consensys for violating securities laws by failing to register as a broker and offering unregistered securities, ...
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SEC Serves Fresh Lawsuit To Metamask Developer Consensys – What’s The Problem This Time?
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has instituted a lawsuit against Metamask developer, Consensys. The Commission alleges that the crypto firm violated securities laws by acting as ...
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Is Suing the SEC and FDIC—Here's Why
Coinbase is suing the Securities and Exchange Commission for not complying with its requests to disclose past crypto probes.
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Coinbase sues SEC, FDIC over claims of non-compliance with FOIA
Coinbase filed a lawsuit against the US SEC and FDIC in a district court in Washington. Coinbase alleged that the agencies failed to comply with FOIA. Coinbase's suit follows Consensys' earlier ...