SEC Ends Lawsuit Against Justin Sun With $10 Million Settlement

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its legal battle with crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun through a $10 million settlement, bringing an end to a case that has been ongoing since 2023. The regulator informed a federal court in Manhattan that one of Sun’s affiliated companies, Rainberry, will pay the civil penalty as part of the agreement.

Following the settlement, the SEC confirmed it would drop its claims against Sun and his related entities, including the Tron Foundation and the BitTorrent Foundation.

Allegations Involving TRX and BTT Tokens

The lawsuit was originally filed in March 2023 and centered on the alleged sale of unregistered securities tied to two digital assets, TRON (TRX) and BitTorrent (BTT). Regulators claimed the tokens were marketed and distributed without proper registration under U.S. securities law.

In addition to the securities allegations, the SEC also accused Sun of engaging in wash trading activity involving TRX tokens. Wash trading refers to the practice of executing trades designed to create the appearance of higher market activity without genuine buying or selling demand.

Industry observers say the outcome reflects the evolving regulatory approach toward cryptocurrency projects in the United States, where authorities continue to scrutinize token offerings and market practices.

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