⚖️ SEC ends the case against Justin Sun @justinsuntron. This is more than a headline, it’s a validation of TRON’s compliance and governance standards. 🌍 TRON continues to lead in regulated, global blockchain innovation. 💡 Builders, users, and investors can now focus on growth, adoption, and ecosystem development with confidence. ✅ Transparency, discipline, and execution remain the foundation of the TRON ecosystem. The journey doesn’t pause, it accelerates. 🚀 #SEC @trondao @BitTorrent #TRONEcoStar

USDT will eventually be delisted and face some form of penalty.

End of a 3-Year Epic! Justin Sun Agrees to Pay SEC $10 Million. The high-profile legal battle between Justin Sun, founder of the TRON empire, and the U.S. SEC, which began in 2023, has officially concluded. Recently, the SEC filed a letter with the court to dismiss the case in exchange for a $10 million fine (approximately 317 million THB)—a fraction of the initial alleged damages. A brief recap: In March 2023, the SEC filed serious charges against Justin Sun and his network: 🔹 Selling TRX and BTT as unregistered securities 🔹 Engaging in over 600,000 wash trades to artificially inflate trading volume 🔹 Hiring high-profile celebrities (such as Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul, and Akon) to promote tokens without disclosing compensation Sun consistently denied all allegations, claiming the SEC was attempting to apply U.S. law to overseas activities. But after Trump’s election victory, Sun’s behavior shifted dramatically: 🔹 In November 2024, Sun invested $30 million in World Liberty Financial (a crypto project linked to the Trump family) 🔹 By January 2025, his total investment reached $75 million 🔹 In February 2025, the SEC requested a stay on the case to pursue negotiations—remaining paused for 11 months Then, yesterday (March 5, 2026), the SEC filed a letter with the Manhattan court, accepting a $10 million fine (roughly 317 million THB) and agreeing to a permanent injunction barring future violations. All charges against Justin Sun, the TRON Foundation, and the BitTorrent Foundation have been dismissed with prejudice—no admission or denial of guilt required. #BitcoinAddict #JustinSun #TRON #TRX

SEC Drops Case Against Justin Sun. But Fines His Company $10 Million The SEC has concluded its fraud case against Tron founder Justin Sun. · All personal claims against Sun dismissed with prejudice · His company, Rainberry (fka BitTorrent), pays a $10 million civil penalty · Celebrity endorsers Soulja Boy and Austin Mahone also had charges dropped The SEC filed this case back in 2023, alleging a laundry list of violations: Unregistered offering of TRX and BTT Rainberry pays $10M penalty Fraud and market manipulation (wash trading) Dismissed with prejudice against Sun personally Deceptive marketing Dismissed against Sun Failure to disclose celeb payments Part of broader resolution Justin "Dismissed with prejudice" means permanent and final. The SEC cannot refile these claims against Sun personally. Like ever. However Rainberry the company takes the financial hit. Sun walks away clean on the personal fraud and manipulation charges. The celebrity endorser saga is a weird subplot worth noting. Austin Mahone Settled in August 2023 with a $46K penalty Soulja Boy (DeAndre Cortez Way) Charges dismissed with prejudice March 5, 2026 Soulja Boy was the last man standing, now he's out too, with the same "final and permanent" dismissal. I would like to remind us that in 2019, he Paid $4.57 million to win the annual eBay auction for lunch with Warren Buffett November 2024 he bought the "Comedian" artwork (a banana duct-taped to a wall) for $6.24 million 9 days later, he ate the banana at a Hong Kong press conference This is relevant because it frames how regulators and the public perceive him. He's not a low-profile founder. He's a deliberate attention engine. The visibility helps marketing, but it also draws scrutiny. Sun is closely tied to the Trump family's crypto ventures by the way. $TRUMP meme coin attended May 2025 dinner for top holders, identified as largest investor. World Liberty Financial (WLF) Reportedly invested $75 million in the Trump family venture behind USD1 stablecoin So the SEC just dropped personal fraud charges against a man who, is the largest known holder of the Trump family's meme coin Has put $75 million into their stablecoin venture And has publicly aligned himself with their ecosystem Is that why the case resolved this way? Not necessarily. The SEC's case may have had evidentiary weaknesses. But in Washington, optics matter. Dropping personal fraud charges against a major Trump aligned crypto figure, in an election year, is the kind of thing that gets noticed. Legally, this is a win for Sun. Personal fraud and manipulation allegations are gone. His company pays a fine, but he emerges without the personal liability that could have crippled his ability to operate. For the SEC, they get a $10 million penalty and can claim they enforced against unregistered offerings. But they walked away from the more serious personal fraud claims. For the broader market, this is another data point in the post-FTX regulatory recalibration. The SEC under new leadership is settling cases, not burning everything to the ground. And for Sun? He's free, still attention-grabbing, and still deeply embedded in the Trump family's crypto ambitions. Keep an eye out for any Justin Sun meme coin, it might blow up real quick, not financial advise though. STAY BULLISH #SEC #JustinSun #Tron #CryptoRegulation #Trump #Stablecoins #SouljaBoy

TRON's decentralization claims face scrutiny 🚨. Justin Sun's majority ownership of TRX undermines assertions of a decentralized governance structure, despite exchange promotions. Full context: {link} #Crypto

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 The SEC closes the case against Tron founder and cryptocurrency billionaire Justin Sun

The SEC’s lawsuit against Justin Sun has been dismissed. Event: The SEC and Tron founder Justin Sun have closed a three-year legal case. Settlement Terms: • Rainberry Inc. (Sun’s company) will pay a $10 million fine • All claims against Sun and the Tron Foundation have been dismissed • Neither party admitted guilt Original Allegations: • Hundreds of thousands of wash trades executed through accounts under Sun’s control • Generated $31 million in illegal profits • Engaged in market manipulation through fabricated trading activity Industry Implications: • A signal that the SEC, aiming to position the U.S. as a crypto hub, is entering a phase of closing old cases • The Trump administration’s crypto-friendly stance • The end of the era of “regulation through penalties” On X: “Today’s resolution brings closure, but I’ve never stopped building.”

A shockwave shakes the crypto world!! And surprises in this world never end!!! The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has resolved its legal dispute with Tron’s founder and digital billionaire Justin Sun. One of crypto’s greatest builders emerges from a massive legal battle without any penalties. This decision doesn’t just change Justin Sun’s life—it sends a powerful message to the entire market: no one can easily stop the rise of major players. #asmahencrypto

🚨 Major Web3 News! 🚨 The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially dropped all charges against Justin Sun, the TRON Foundation, and the BitTorrent Foundation. As part of the settlement, Rainberry Inc., closely associated with Justin Sun, has agreed to pay a $10 million civil penalty to resolve prior allegations involving wash trading and other matters. Additionally, Rainberry has committed to a permanent injunction ensuring full compliance with U.S. securities laws regarding anti-fraud and market manipulation provisions. This is not only a monumental milestone for Justin Sun and his projects, but also a significant moment for the entire Web3 ecosystem. After years of intense regulatory scrutiny, this outcome underscores the resilience, transparency, and boundless potential of blockchain innovation. It demonstrates that even the most ambitious initiatives can overcome challenges and continue shaping the future—provided they uphold integrity, vision, and persistent effort. For supporters of TRON and BitTorrent, this is a moment to celebrate and give thanks. Throughout this process, Justin Sun has demonstrated unwavering, honest, and inspiring leadership. Time and again, he has firmly proven the viability of his vision, defended the values of community and decentralization, and shown courage and transparency. His dedication reminds us that Web3 is not merely technology—it is a movement built on trust, collaboration, and bold creativity. The journey of innovation continues, and this victory reminds us that extraordinary achievements are possible when integrity meets determination. Today, the Web3 space takes a confident step forward, proving that responsible governance, relentless effort, and belief in a decentralized future can indeed make waves across the global blockchain ecosystem. Heartfelt thanks to @justinsuntron for your honesty, leadership, and unwavering commitment to building a decentralized world. The story of TRON and BitTorrent is one of vision, resilience, and progress—and this story is far from over. @justinsuntron #TRONEcoStar