The Protocol: The Second Buggy Test for Upcoming Ethereum Upgrade ‘Pectra’ Could Lead to a Delayed Mainnet Hard Fork
Also: Plus: EF gets new leadership; layer-2 BOB and Fireblocks integrate; new MetaMask roadmap.
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SEC Plans to Drop Enforcement Suit Against ConsenSys’ MetaMask, CEO Joe Lubin Says
The SEC accused the company’s wallet tool of being an unregistered securities broker.
SEC Sues Consensys Over MetaMask Staking, Broker Allegations
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Ethereum software provider Consensys over its MetaMask service Friday, alleging the wallet tool was an unregistered broker that “engaged in the offer and sale of securities” and that its staking service violated federal securities laws.
MetaMask Adds ‘Pooled Staking’ for Cheaper Ethereum Validation
The new feature aims to expand the accessibility of staking, which previously required an investment north of $100,000. But the project is still missing features offered by other staking platforms.
Popular Crypto Wallet MetaMask Rolls Out ‘Smart Transactions’ to Combat Ethereum Front-Running
It’s the first step on a more ambitious roadmap to transform how Ethereum’s biggest wallet works under the hood.
Consensys, a Target for the SEC’s Assault on ETH, Is Fighting Back
ConsenSys founder Joseph Lubin is also a co-founder of Ethereum. (CoinDesk)
Revolut Launches Direct Crypto Purchase Into MetaMask Wallets in Bid to Simplify Web3
The digital bank continues to expand its crypto offerings with its new product “Revolut Ramp,” which aims to make it easier for customers to purchase cryptocurrencies.
MetaMask Deal With Robinhood Broadens Crypto Access
On-ramps like the one used in this partnership are a key piece of infrastructure serving as a bridge between traditional banking rails and blockchain-based crypto economy.
MetaMask’s Secret Project Could Shake Up How Ethereum Works
MetaMask is quietly testing new tech that uses third parties to route user transactions. It will eventually be made available outside of MetaMask and will be closely scrutinized for how it manages to avoid centralization concerns.