Emre Yumlu 
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially ended the long-standing Dragonchain lawsuit. Dragonchain and its founder Joe Roets, who were accused of unregistered securities sales between 2017 and 2022, had denied all charges. A joint statement from both parties on Thursday confirmed the case has been dismissed.
Why Was the Dragonchain Lawsuit Dismissed?
In 2022, the SEC filed a lawsuit against Dragonchain and its affiliates over their 2017 initial coin offering (ICO). The SEC claimed that the project sold crypto assets that were considered securities to investors. However, the dismissal of the case was influenced by the SEC’s newly established Crypto Task Force in early 2025.
In the new era, the SEC’s stance on crypto has softened, especially after former chairman Gary Gensler’s departure and the change in political dynamics. The Trump administration’s return to power has led to a more moderate approach by the SEC.
Crypto Task Force and the New SEC Approach
The newly created SEC Crypto Task Force aims to be a reference point for determining which digital assets should be classified as securities. It was explicitly stated that community-driven and humorous memecoin projects do not fall under SEC’s jurisdiction.
In the statement submitted on Thursday, the SEC noted, “In light of current conditions and exercising its discretion, the Commission believes it is appropriate to dismiss this case.” With this decision, the legal uncertainty surrounding Dragonchain has been completely lifted.
Dragonchain’s Price Soars Following Lawsuit Dismissal!
Dragonchain’s acquittal from the SEC lawsuit led to a significant surge in its token price. Following the news, DRGN saw a 110% increase, rising from $0.39 to $0.83.
Currently, the token is trading at $0.73, indicating renewed investor confidence. This surge clearly demonstrates the market’s reaction to the removal of legal uncertainties surrounding the project.
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