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This legal challenge is a response to a Wells notice received from the SEC on April 10, indicating forthcoming enforcement actions related to ConsenSys&#8217; MetaMask wallet product. The company is seeking a federal court declaration to establish that Ether is not a security and that their operations, including MetaMask&#8217;s wallet and staking services, do not violate securities laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Context and Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The lawsuit targets potential SEC regulations that could deem Ether a security, threatening the operability of blockchain technologies in the U.S. This action by ConsenSys highlights a broader conflict within the U.S. regulatory environment regarding the classification of cryptocurrencies. Notably, the SEC&#8217;s current stance marks a departure from its previous position in 2018 when Ether was classified as a commodity by former SEC director Bill Hinman. 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