SushiSwap served with subpoena from the U.S SEC

• In a recent proposal, it was revealed that Sushi and Head Chef Jared Grey were hit with a Subpoena. 
• SUSHI reacted to the news negatively, as prices initially declined by 5%. The asset seems to be clearing losses as it has now returned to the green zone. 

Although most of the crises recorded in the finance market have surrounded the traditional banking system, the crypto industry seems to still be one the most watched by U.S. regulators. Very recently, it was reported that one of Ethereum’s leading chain makers has received a subpoena for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The crypto industry is in shock, following an announcement that revealed that SUSHI, the creator of the popular Ethereum-based decentralized exchange SushiSwap, has been served a subpoena from the SEC. The news rocked the crypto market on Tuesday. It has since left market players wondering what the new development could mean for SushiSwap, the Ethereum ecosystem, and the broader cryptocurrency market.

The organization made the revelation through a proposal intended to Establish a Sushi DAO Legal Defense Fund.
In the proposal, it was noted that Sushiswap will be cooperating with the SEC.

While the SushiSwap ecosystem remains confused on where the market might be headed, the organization made clear that it will not be making any public comment going further, on the investigations taking place. The proposal read:

Sushi, and Head Chef Jared Grey, were recently served with an SEC Subpoena. We’re cooperating with the SEC. We do not intend to comment publicly on ongoing investigations or other legal matters.

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In the proposal, 3 million USDT was requested from the Sushi DAO

In summary, the proposal noted that the international regulator environment for DAOs are in flux. It added that the options for contributor insurance policies are very limited. As such, it is proposing that an illegal defense fund of 3 million USDT be made available by the Sushi DAO. The proposal added:

This fund will cover legal costs regarding inquiries, litigation, and other issues targeting core contributors. As proposed in March ’22, Sushi (Sushi Legal Structure 146) sought to establish a legal entity to reduce liability for contributors and the DAO. Yet, it has become evident funds must be available to handle legal needs for operational continuity and to protect core contributors.

After the news broke, Sushiswap’s SUSHI expectedly reacted negatively with a decline in price value, hinting that the sentiments about the asset at this time, from traders and investors, might not be very bullish. SUSHI initially dropped by 5%, and prices went from $1.14 to $1.22. At press time, the altcoin seems to be making a mild recovery, as it has managed to return to the green zone. SUSHI is currently up by 2.22% and prices now sit at $1.17.

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