ConsenSys


Finance

ConsenSys Twice Hit by Operation Chokepoint, CEO Lubin Credits Bank for Fighting Back

The MetaMask creator survived by having redundant backup accounts, said Lubin, who was also personally targeted.

ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin (CoinDesk archives)

Tech

Ethereum's ENS Identity System Picks Consensys' Tech for Its Layer-2

The Ethereum Name Service's forthcoming Namechain will be based on Linea, a zero-knowledge rollup.

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Finance

Frank McCourt's Decentralized Internet Project Enters Ethereum Ecosystem With Consensys Partnership

The partnership brings Project Liberty to Consensys' Linea layer-2 network and its popular MetaMask crypto wallet.

Project Liberty founder Frank McCourt (MIT Technology Review)

Tech

Ethereum Developer Consensys Plots Token Issuance in Sign of Trump Thaw

The long-anticipated LINEA token comes as the next U.S. president is expected to usher in a more favorable regulatory environment for cryptocurrency.

Joe Lubin speaking at Consensus 2024 by CoinDesk. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk/Suzanne Cordiero)

Finance

Consensys Cuts 20% Workforce, Blames SEC’s ‘Abuse Of Power’

The main supporter of the Ethereum network has been in an ongoing battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission who most recently alleged the company of operating as an unregistered broker.

Joe Lubin, founder and CEO of Consensys, discusses Ethereum's political prospects. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk/Suzanne Cordiero)

Finance

MetaMask Starts Rollout of Blockchain-Based Debit Card Developed With Mastercard, Baanx

The new offering will allow MetaMask users to purchase directly from their self-custodial crypto wallet.

MetaMask debit card (MetaMask)

Tech

MetaMask Developer Consensys Releases New Toolkit for 'Seamless Onboarding'

The Delegation Toolkit will allow for instant user onboarding without needing to interact with a traditional wallet, in addition to eliminating “user friction completely,” meaning no pop-ups or confirmations when switching between a decentralized application and wallet.

Joe Lubin, founder and CEO of Consensys. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk/Suzanne Cordiero)

Finance

Ethereum Builder Consensys Buys Wallet Guard to Strengthen MetaMask Security

Consensys has been active in the acquisition trail, last year buying blockchain microstructure designer Special Mechanisms Group and blockchain notifications service HAL, and wallet firm MyCrypto in 2022.

Joe Lubin, Founder and CEO of Consensys, MetaMask's developer, speaks at Consensus 2024 by CoinDesk. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk/Suzanne Cordiero)

Videos

U.S. Treasury Issues Crypto Tax Regime for 2025; SEC Sues Consensys Over MetaMask Service

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as the U.S. Treasury Department issued its long-awaited tax regime for cryptocurrency transactions. Plus, the U.S. SEC alleged MetaMask's Swaps and staking products violated federal securities laws in a lawsuit against Consensys. And, Sony's plan to restart crypto exchange, Whalefin.

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Policy

SEC Sues Consensys Over MetaMask Staking, Broker Allegations

The SEC alleged that MetaMask acted as an unregistered securities broker and that its staking service violated securities laws.

Joe Lubin, founder and CEO of Consensys. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk/Suzanne Cordiero)