BitTorrent Foundation

Company

Last mentioned: Mar 6, 2026

Timeline

  1. Settlement Reached

    Justin Sun agrees to a $10 million payment to settle all SEC allegations.

  2. Settlement Reached

    Justin Sun agrees to a $10 million settlement to conclude all pending SEC charges.

  3. Settlement Reached

    The SEC and Justin Sun agree to a $10 million settlement to end all pending litigation.

  4. Settlement Reached

    SEC and Sun agree to a $10 million settlement to conclude all litigation.

  5. Settlement Reached

    A court filing reveals a $10 million settlement agreement between Sun and the SEC.

  6. Settlement Finalized

    Justin Sun agrees to pay $10 million to resolve all outstanding SEC charges.

  7. Settlement Negotiations

    Reports emerge of active settlement talks between Sun's counsel and the SEC.

  8. Court Rejects Dismissal

    A U.S. District Court rules that the case can proceed, citing Sun's extensive travel and business in the U.S.

  9. Discovery Phase Ends

    Both parties conclude the exchange of evidence and witness testimonies.

  10. Case Put on Hold

    The SEC pauses the litigation to explore a resolution following the change in U.S. presidential administration.

  11. Motion to Dismiss

    Sun's legal team moves to dismiss the case, citing lack of US jurisdiction.

  12. Motion to Dismiss Denied

    A federal judge allows the SEC case to proceed, rejecting Sun's jurisdictional challenges.

  13. Jurisdictional Challenge

    Sun moves to dismiss the case, arguing the SEC lacks authority over foreign entities.

  14. Motion to Dismiss

    Sun's legal team moves to dismiss the case, arguing the SEC lacks jurisdiction over foreign entities.

  15. Jurisdictional Challenges

    Sun's legal team moves to dismiss the case, arguing the SEC lacks jurisdiction over foreign entities.

  16. Celebrity Settlements

    Several celebrity endorsers, including Lindsay Lohan and Jake Paul, settle with the SEC over undisclosed payments.

  17. SEC Files Lawsuit

    The SEC charges Justin Sun and his companies with fraud and securities law violations.

  18. Lawsuit Filed

    SEC charges Justin Sun and his companies with fraud and securities violations.

  19. SEC Lawsuit Filed

    The SEC charges Justin Sun and his companies with fraud and market manipulation.

  20. SEC Charges Filed

    SEC sues Justin Sun and his companies for fraud and unregistered securities offerings.

Stories mentioning BitTorrent Foundation 7

regulation Bearish

Justin Sun Settles SEC Fraud and Market Manipulation Case for $10 Million

Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun has reached a $10 million settlement with the SEC to resolve allegations of market manipulation and the sale of unregistered securities. The agreement concludes a multi-year legal battle over the Tron and BitTorrent ecosystems, marking a significant milestone in U.S. crypto regulatory enforcement.

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regulation Bearish

Justin Sun Settles SEC Fraud Case for $10M Amid Shift in Crypto Regulation

Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun has reached a $10 million settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, resolving a long-standing civil fraud case involving the Tron and BitTorrent ecosystems. The deal, which follows a strategic pause by the SEC under the Trump administration, concludes allegations of wash trading and undisclosed celebrity endorsements without an admission of wrongdoing.

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regulation Bullish

SEC Settles Long-Running Fraud Case Against Justin Sun for $10 Million

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded its enforcement action against crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun, reaching a $10 million settlement to resolve allegations of fraud and securities violations. This agreement marks the end of a high-profile legal battle centered on the TRON and BitTorrent ecosystems.

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regulation Bullish

SEC Settles Long-Running Fraud Case Against Justin Sun for $10 Million

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded its high-profile enforcement action against crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun, reaching a $10 million settlement. The agreement ends years of litigation over allegations of unregistered securities offerings and market manipulation involving the Tron and BitTorrent ecosystems.

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regulation Bullish

SEC Settles Landmark Fraud Case Against Justin Sun for $10 Million

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded its high-profile legal battle against Tron founder Justin Sun, reaching a $10 million settlement. The agreement resolves long-standing allegations of unregistered securities offerings and market manipulation involving the TRX and BTT tokens.

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