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Ethereum Foundation faces investigation from unknown ‘state authorities’

By Crypto FlexsMarch 20, 20242 Mins Read
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The Ethereum Foundation received its first subpoena by an unknown “state agency.” The subpoena was made public after the foundation removed a “warrant canary” from its website.

The disclosure was made in a GitHub repository update and marks an important moment in the government’s interaction with the foundation.

The event raised several questions about the implications for the future of Ethereum and related financial products, particularly the pending approval of an Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF).

warrant canary

The removal of a warrant canary is generally understood to indicate that an organization has received a legal request containing a confidentiality requirement, and indicates that the foundation is seeking an injunction.

In response, the Ethereum Foundation acknowledged that it had complied with legal requests, including providing access to certain personal data.

This situation coincides with a period of uncertainty regarding the approval of an Ethereum ETF. The SEC did not communicate with the fund’s issuer, leading to speculation about a potential link between the subpoena and delays in ETF approval.

Financial analysts and Ethereum watchers have noted a noticeable weakness in ETH’s market performance over the past few weeks, which many believe is due to internal reactions to the subpoena.

Delays in ETF approval and a notable lack of communication between the SEC and fund issuers suggest a potential link between investigations and regulatory delays.

Speculation abounds.

Experts are currently mulling the nature of the information sought by the subpoena, which they suggest could relate to initial coin offering (ICO) addresses, participants and undisclosed financial flows.

The need for a disclosure restraining order, usually issued by an authority such as the SEC, FBI, or IRS, may mean that the requested data is sensitive or confidential.

Speculation is rife about the SEC’s motivations, with some analysts suggesting the regulator may be looking for reasons to reject Ethereum-based ETFs. Concerns about the decentralization of ETH and the potential dominance of Chinese investors in the Ethereum market have been previously reported, adding to the complexity of the current situation.

The implications of the Ethereum Foundation’s compliance with the subpoena are far-reaching and set a precedent for privacy and transparency in the cryptocurrency sector.

Without further disclosure from the foundation or relevant state authorities, the trading community could continue to de-risk its ETH holdings, exacerbating the token’s recent weaknesses and potentially steering investors toward alternatives like Bitcoin or Solana.

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