Justin Sun's Deal with SEC May Undermine Trump's Crypto Stance
ByAinvest
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026 1:27 pm ET1min read
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The SEC has announced a settlement with crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun for $10 million in a case related to unregistered securities and wash trading. Legal experts say the settlement may have unforeseen implications and undermine the Trump SEC's pro-crypto posture. The SEC may still contend that the tokens TRX and BTT were securities, which could be a significant shift in the agency's approach to crypto. The settlement still needs approval from a federal judge.

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