What Happened Between the SEC and Justin Sun on March 5, 2026
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped all claims against Justin Sun, the TRON Foundation, and the BitTorrent Foundation. The settlement ends a long-running regulatory dispute and includes a $10 million penalty to be paid by the affiliated company Rainberry Inc.. Immediately after the announcement, the price of TRON (TRX) exceeded $0.29, while daily trading volume increased by 36.9%.
This resolution gives the market the long-awaited regulatory clarity. Companies can now plan their operations on the network with confidence, without the risk of new claims. It also opens up new opportunities: attracting additional users, increasing the volume of Tether (USDT) transactions on TRC-20, and further developing the infrastructure, including the energy rental market.