The US SEC considers classifying Ethereum as security; probes into Foundation intensify
The US SEC is considering labeling Ethereum (ETH) as a security token, following a report by Fortune. Meanwhile, investigations are targeting the Ethereum Foundation for alleged illegal actions. According to CoinDesk, the Foundation received a confidential inquiry from an unknown regulatory authority, but the details remain under wraps. Additionally, online investigator Boringsleuth hinted at the Foundation’s involvement in the 2016 Gatecoin hack on X, where 185,000 Ethereum and 250 Bitcoin