SEC Ends Investigation for Web3 Gaming firm Immutable
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Immutable announced that the SEC has officially closed its investigation into the company, confirming no wrongdoing and no further action will be taken. This concludes the investigation sparked by a Wells notice issued last year, which suggested potential violations of securities law. The SEC had initially raised concerns over misrepresentations related to Immutable’s IMX token, but the company has maintained its innocence throughout. SEC Ends Investigation into Immutable Immutable argued that the SEC’s actions were part of a broader “regulation via enforcement” strategy targeting Web3 companies. Last year, the SEC issued Immutable a Wells Notice. That inquiry is now officially closed, with zero findings of wrongdoing, and the SEC is taking no action. This is a huge win – not just for web3 gaming, but everyone who believes in digital ownership rights. Let’s build. — Immutable (@Immutable) March 25, 2025 Alongside major players like Coinbase and Ripple, Immutable had faced heightened scrutiny, especially in the lead-up to the 2022 US elections. In response to the SEC’s decision, Immutable expressed relief, with president Robbie Ferguson calling it a significant milestone for the Web3 gaming industry. He emphasized that the removal of the Wells notice would help the company continue its mission of bringing digital ownership to gaming, aiming to empower the 3.1 billion global gamers. Immutable, which has onboarded over 500 blockchain games, believes that regulatory clarity will unlock additional opportunities for tokenizing the $100 billion market for in-game purchases. Ferguson added that Immutable is well-positioned to capitalize on increasing institutional interest in digital assets, with future opportunities such as the potential inclusion of its IMX token in an ETF. The company has raised $300 million in funding and is committed to making Web3 gaming accessible and secure for developers and players alike. Also Read: Judge Approves SEC-Binance Joint Motion to…
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