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CryptoMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 6 March 2026•Updated 6 March 2026•

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SEC Drops Charges Against Justin Sun as Rainberry Agrees to $10M Settlement

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Key Facts

1Justin Sun announced that the US SEC has dismissed claims of fraud and market manipulation against him and his companies.

3 months ago

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Version 23 months ago

What changed: The story was updated to include details of the $10 million settlement fine for Rainberry, while confirming the dismissal of charges against the BitTorrent Foundation and Justin Sun.

Version 13 months ago

What changed: The story was updated to include immediate market reaction, noting that TRX price recorded gains and defied the general market downturn following the dismissal of legal charges.

Justin Sun, the founder of the Tron network, announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially dropped fraud and market manipulation charges against him and the BitTorrent Foundation. However, the settlement includes a $10 million fine imposed on Rainberry (formerly known as BitTorrent Inc.) to resolve the legal dispute regarding unregistered securities offerings. Following the announcement, the TRX price recorded immediate gains, notably defying the prevailing bearish trend across the broader cryptocurrency market. Sun stated that the dismissal provides "closure" to the case, allowing him to shift his focus toward fostering innovation within the United States. Analysts view this price resilience as a major bullish catalyst, as it removes a long-standing regulatory cloud that had weighed on the ecosystem. Furthermore, the Tron founder pledged to collaborate with the SEC to help establish clearer regulatory frameworks for the digital asset industry.