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On October 8, blockchain software company Consensys and post-trade infrastructure company ClearToken announced a collaboration aimed at enabling banks to transfer tokenized assets and cash through 24/7 infrastructure. The two parties plan to connect Consensys's blockchain system with ClearToken's regulated post-trade entities for the settlement of eligible securities using fiat currency, tokenized bank deposits, or stablecoins.The announcement did not put a new public blockchain or settlement venue into production but outlined how the two parties plan to connect tokenization, wallets, distribution, cash flow, and the legal finality of securities settlement. Consensys will provide cryptographic finality, which is the technical certainty that on-chain transactions are immutable; ClearToken is responsible for settlement finality, which is the legal certainty that the transfer of funds or securities is final and irrevocable. ClearToken's securities custody has passed Gate 2 of the Bank of England's Digital Securities Sandbox, and its independent clearing entity still requires authorization from the Bank of England.ClearToken CSD Limited plans to convert eligible securities held by different banks into interchangeable tokenized instruments, using the same ISIN as the corresponding traditional securities. At launch, the custody plan will support FTSE 350 stocks, GBP government bonds, GBP corporate bonds, and non-GBP corporate bonds. The sandbox custody limits are set at £600 million for government bonds, £900 million for GBP corporate bonds, and £1.8 billion for non-GBP corporate bonds. The announcement did not name participating banks, networks, wallet products, or the date of the first transaction.

Cointelegraph cited statements from Joe Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum and founder of Consensys, stating that MetaMask is evaluating the path to launch a native token, but there are currently no immediate plans to launch MASK.MetaMask is a cryptocurrency wallet developed by Consensys. Lubin mentioned that the team is still assessing related options and has not yet determined a timeline for a near-term release.

According to Fortune magazine, Ethereum software company Consensys announced that it will spin off its flagship wallet MetaMask into an independent entity, with founder Joe Lubin serving as CEO. The original Consensys will be renamed to focus on institutional protocols and Ethereum software, led by longtime executive Mike Kriak. Lubin stated that the spin-off is due to the consumer business value accumulation of MetaMask far exceeding that of other business units.MetaMask has expanded from an Ethereum wallet to a platform similar to a new crypto bank, launching a "main account" feature that supports multiple assets and Mastercard debit card spending, and has diversified revenue sources such as perpetual contracts and prediction markets.Lubin did not disclose an IPO timeline, but analysts believe that MetaMask may seek to go public as early as early 2027, while also noting that the willingness to issue tokens has decreased under the current regulatory environment.

According to Cointelegraph, Consensys introduced a software developer earlier this year through a "reputable third-party service provider," who was later found to have connections to North Korea. The developer had approximately one month of access to the Consensys system under the alias Tyler Knapp.Consensys General Counsel Matt Corva stated that the developer was not an employee of Consensys but collaborated as a consultant. After discovering the threat, the company immediately terminated access and launched a comprehensive investigation, confirming that no assets or data were stolen, no malicious code was deployed, and user security was not affected. Consensys stated that it would reevaluate its practices regarding outsourcing engineering and development work.

According to on-chain analyst Ai Yi's monitoring, former ConsenSys ambassador Russell Verbeeten (@rverbee) has started transferring a large amount of ETH after a year, with the source of his funds traceable back to 10 years ago, at a cost as low as $5.6. Seven hours ago, he withdrew 20,426 ETH ($37.26 million) from Aave, which was then distributed to 10 new addresses, one of which has 4,144 ETH deposited into the Coinsquare exchange, while other tokens have not yet been transferred or sold.

According to CoinDesk, Ethereum application developer Consensys has postponed its potential IPO plans until at least the fall due to unfavorable market conditions. Consensys had planned to confidentially submit an S-1 registration statement to the SEC by the end of February this year and had hired JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs to lead the process.In February 2026, the cryptocurrency market saw a significant decline due to macroeconomic uncertainties, tariff concerns, and outflows from Bitcoin ETFs, leading several crypto companies to suspend their IPO plans. BitGo was the only crypto-native company to go public in 2026, but its stock price fell about 36% from its IPO price. A Consensys spokesperson stated that they do not comment on market speculation. Consensys completed a $450 million Series D funding round in early 2022, with a valuation of $7 billion.

According to official news, Consensys submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stating that the SEC's latest interpretive framework for crypto assets may leave regulatory gaps, creating compliance uncertainty for self-custody wallet providers like MetaMask.Consensys requests that the SEC clarify through a targeted safe harbor or other exemption measures that self-custody, user-led interfaces that only support the trading of non-security crypto assets potentially attached to investment contracts do not need to register as broker-dealers.Consensys stated that this move aims to ensure that U.S. users can continue to use open, neutral peer-to-peer blockchain tools.

According to CoinDesk, Joseph Lubin, founder and CEO of Consensys and co-founder of Ethereum, stated at Consensus Miami 2026 that almost all economies worldwide will be tokenized, and this trend is no longer experimental but inevitable.Lubin pointed out that Ethereum's early design allows anyone to issue assets without creating a new blockchain, which positions it favorably in the process of traditional financial institutions bringing real-world assets like stablecoins and government bonds on-chain. Ethereum has matured enough through Layer 2 scaling, synchronous composability, and the role of ETH as a "trust commodity" to attract traditional financial institutions and regulators. Lubin also noted that transactions across multiple networks will consume ETH, and as more economic activities go on-chain, ETH may possess monetary properties.

Aave announced on platform X that the Ethereum core organization Consensys and Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin have officially joined the DeFi United recovery initiative, providing funding support of up to 30,000 ETH, with ongoing strategic consulting provided by Sharplink.Aave stated that the aforementioned contributions are an important part of the overall recovery plan for DeFi United, playing a key role in promoting the recovery of rsETH collateral and normalizing market conditions. Without this support, the current recovery process would be difficult to advance.

MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay announced today (April 23) that he has officially left Consensys, marking the end of over a decade of building MetaMask. He stated that the reason for his departure is professional burnout and the need to spend more time with his family, and he expressed his best wishes for the future development of the team.Dan Finlay also expressed his satisfaction with the recent official launch of the advanced permission feature (ERC-7715) for MetaMask, believing that this feature fills an important gap in the product that has existed for a long time, and he looks forward to experiencing this feature as an ordinary user in the future.

According to Crowdfund Insider, Joseph Lubin, founder and CEO of Consensys and co-founder of Ethereum, recently shared his views on the current state and future trajectory of the cryptocurrency market during an interview in Hong Kong. Lubin expressed a cautiously optimistic outlook. He emphasized that the digital asset economy is continuously evolving, driven by functional utility rather than pure speculative forces.When discussing Bitcoin, Lubin believes it should not be viewed as a traditional safe-haven asset at this stage. He described the broader crypto landscape as still resembling a "startup ecosystem," suggesting that positioning Bitcoin as a secure store of value amidst current developmental challenges may be premature. In contrast, he highlighted that Ethereum's native cryptocurrency, ETH, has a stronger functional demand.Lubin believes that the practicality of ETH in driving decentralized applications, smart contracts, and broader ecosystem activities gives it an advantage in real-world adoption compared to Bitcoin's main narrative. He emphasized Ethereum's enduring importance in the evolving financial infrastructure.He pointed out that institutional participation is deepening, with major banks, trading platforms, and financial networks increasingly building on Ethereum-based technologies and layer two scaling solutions. He stated that this momentum at the institutional level indicates that even amid market fluctuations, Ethereum is transitioning towards becoming the next-generation financial foundation.Overall, Lubin's remarks reflect confidence in Ethereum's long-term potential under short-term market pressures. He portrayed the ecosystem as resilient and innovative, with tools like Ethereum and MetaMask poised to drive meaningful progress in the digital economy.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, the wallet address related to Ethereum co-founder and Consensys founder Joseph Lubin deposited 15,000 ETH (approximately $31.43 million) into MakerDAO and borrowed 4.1 million DAI. Currently, the wallet address holds a total of 137,908 ETH (approximately $287.29 million) and has borrowed a cumulative total of 107.77 million DAI.

In 2025, crypto companies raised $3.4 billion through IPOs, with Circle and Bullish each raising over $1 billion. In 2026, IPOs will primarily focus on compliant infrastructure companies.Kraken: Submitted IPO application documents to the SEC in November 2025, aiming for a listing in the first half of 2026, with a valuation of $20 billion and projected revenue of $1.5 billion in 2024, seen as the most compliant listing route outside of Coinbase.Consensys: The parent company of MetaMask and Infura is preparing for an IPO in collaboration with JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, planning to go public in mid-2026. MetaMask has 30 million monthly active users, with a company valuation of $7 billion, providing investors with a pure crypto software investment opportunity.BitGo: Has submitted an updated IPO application to the SEC, targeting a listing in the first quarter of 2026, with a valuation of $1.75 billion. Revenue has quadrupled over the past two years, focusing on institutional custody and compliant staking services.Animoca Brands: Will go public on NASDAQ through a reverse merger with Currenc Group, with an expected valuation of $6 billion.Ledger: A French hardware wallet manufacturer, preparing for a significant financing round in 2026, has sold 6 million devices, positioning itself as the Apple of crypto security.Bithumb: Plans to go public in South Korea by the end of 2025, with market share expected to rebound to 25% in 2024, underwritten by Samsung Securities.

According to DL News, this year, crypto companies raised approximately $3.4 billion in IPOs, with both Circle and Bullish exceeding $1 billion.Looking ahead to 2026: Kraken has confidentially submitted its S-1 to the SEC in November 2025, planning to go public in the first half of the year;Consensys is advancing its IPO with JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs by mid-year, with core products being MetaMask, Infura, and Linea;BitGo has updated its S-1A, aiming for a Q1 listing, with a valuation of approximately $1.75 billion;Animoca Brands plans to go public on NASDAQ through a reverse merger with Currenc Group, targeting a valuation of around $6 billion;Ledger is preparing for a large financing round to strengthen Ledger Live and its self-custody business;Bithumb plans to go public in South Korea by the end of 2025, regaining about 25% of the local market share.

According to a report by Businesswire, the crypto fund C1 Fund has announced the purchase of equity in the Ethereum ecosystem infrastructure provider and the parent company of the self-custody crypto wallet MetaMask, Consensys, but has not yet disclosed specific details such as the purchase amount and equity ratio.It is reported that C1 Fund had previously announced a public offering of $60 million, intending to increase its investment in the digital asset technology sector, and has also purchased equity in Ripple and Chainalysis.

According to Chainwire, the crypto project funding platform Shodai Network has announced the completion of a $2.5 million seed round financing, with participation from MetaMask's parent company Consensys and angel investor Joe Lubin.The new funds will support its development of a funding platform aimed at the crypto community and provide resources for Web3 developers.

ChainCatcher news, MetaMask wallet developer and Ethereum infrastructure company Consensys plans to go public in the United States and has hired JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs as the lead underwriters for the IPO.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, at this week's Zebu Live conference in London, the UK's cryptocurrency regulatory environment sparked heated discussions, with industry dissatisfaction over the lack of a clear framework and slow regulatory progress.Consensys senior legal advisor Bill Hughes spoke passionately, expressing concerns that the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) would still "take a heavy-handed approach" to cryptocurrency regulation, which he believes has caused the UK to lose its status as a cryptocurrency hub, allowing the US to take the lead. He argued that treating all cryptocurrencies as financial instruments and applying all rules would severely hinder the UK's competitiveness.He pointed out that there are significant differences between the UK and the US in cryptocurrency regulation; the US aims to provide space for the development of blockchain technology, while the UK focuses on risks and uncertainties. He emphasized that policies supporting innovation are the wise choice.When asked what framework would best support blockchain innovation in the UK, he cited the US as an example, noting that it recently passed federal stablecoin legislation and is also making efforts regarding market structure.