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 <li>Ethereum’s regulatory treatment sparks ETHGate debate in the crypto community.</li> 
 <li>Charles Hoskinson and John E Deaton weigh in on Ethereum’s advantages.</li> 
 <li>Steven Nerayoff’s potential revelations add intrigue to the ongoing discussion.</li> 
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<p>The crypto community is abuzz with discussions surrounding ‘ETHGate’, a conspiracy theory around the <a href="https://ethereum.org/en/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Ethereum blockchain</a>. In particular, the theory suggests Ethereum received preferential treatment from regulators compared to other cryptos, particularly XRP. While this theory has been circulating since at least 2022, it has recently gained renewed attention.</p> 
<p>Critics of ETHGate argue that Ethereum, with its market capitalization of approximately $400 billion, has enjoyed a relatively lax regulatory environment, allowing it to thrive while other projects faced stricter scrutiny. Notably, Ethereum’s market capitalization now surpasses that of Enron at its peak.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">I've always believed that when Ethereum was an 18 million dollar ICO and very few people were doing them that the SEC decided to ignore it and crypto and they got lucky to be too old to consider after the eye of sauron moved over. <br><br>Absolutely personal relationships and backroom…</p>— Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) <a href="https://twitter.com/IOHK_Charles/status/1703536182154449251?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 17, 2023</a>
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<p><a href="https://cryptonewsland.com/hoskinsons-take-on-cardanos-potential-for-global-dominance/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano</a>, weighed in on the controversy. He states that Ethereum may have benefited from regulatory oversight when it was just an $18 million ICO. He suggested that the SEC’s focus shifted away from Ethereum as the <a href="https://cryptonewsland.com/massive-liquidity-approaching-crypto/">crypto market</a> evolved. Hoskinson emphasized the role of personal relationships and behind-the-scenes dealings, a common occurrence in various industries.</p> 
<p>Meanwhile, <a href="https://cryptonewsland.com/ripples-price-sways-but-deaton-holds-hope-for-a-bullish-future/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John E Deaton</a>, a prominent figure in the crypto space, highlights the challenges of raising concerns about Ethereum’s regulatory treatment. Deaton points to facts and timelines that have never been refuted and asserted that he faced backlash for merely presenting these facts.</p> 
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<p>In addition, Deaton also discussed a situation in which Chris Dixon of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) blocking him for sharing information regarding a conversation between Dixon and Jay Clayton, the former SEC chairman.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>In fact, this conversation reportedly involved discussions about how the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">SEC</a> should proceed. During this dialogue, Deaton notes that Ripple was not included, despite being a major player in the crypto market at the time.</p> 
<p>Furthermore, Deaton raised questions about the relationship between William Hinman, former SEC official, and a16z. He pointed out that Hinman’s speech closely aligned with a memo from a16z’s attorney and highlighted that Ethereum was the only token referenced in Hinman’s Safe Harbor document.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>Furthermore, Deaton also raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest involving Hinman, such as his financial ties to an Ethereum-related company. Adding on, he mentions Steven Nerayoff, who appears to be sharing insights on the matter. He suggested that Nerayoff may have valuable information regarding the events in question.</p> 
<p>As discussions around ETHGate continue to unfold, it remains to be seen whether new revelations or developments will shed further light on Ethereum’s regulatory journey and its implications for the broader crypto industry.</p> 
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