Tron 創辦人孫宇晨對 SEC 訴訟提出異議，否認針對美國投資者

賈斯汀·孫 (Justin Sun) 已提出動議，駁回 SEC 對他及其公司 Tron、BitTorrent 和 Rainberry 的訴訟。 Sun 聲稱，他從未打算向美國投資者宣傳 TRX 或 BTT 代幣，而這些 ICO「完全在海外」進行。美國證券交易委員會指控孫宇晨及其公司透過未經註冊的證券發行和名人代言來針對美國投資者。

Justin Sun Contests SEC Lawsuit, Denies Targeting US Investors

孫宇晨對 SEC 訴訟提出異議，否認針對美國投資者

In a legal maneuver that has raised eyebrows, Justin Sun, the founder and former CEO of Tron (TRX) and BitTorrent (BTT), has filed a memorandum in the Southern District of New York, vehemently denying allegations by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that he and his companies violated US securities laws.

Tron（TRX）和 BitTorrent（BTT）的創始人兼前首席執行官孫宇晨（Justin Sun）在紐約南區提交了一份備忘錄，強烈否認美國證券交易委員會的指控，此舉引起了人們的關注。委員會（SEC）認為他和他的公司違反了美國證券法。

The SEC lawsuit, filed in January 2023, alleges that Sun and his firms engaged in unregistered securities offerings of TRX and BTT tokens, targeting American investors through various promotional campaigns and celebrity endorsements. The SEC seeks disgorgement of ill-gotten revenue, fines, and damages that could potentially exceed 300% of the revenue generated from the alleged unregistered securities sales.

SEC 於 2023 年 1 月提起訴訟，指控 Sun 及其公司參與未經註冊的 TRX 和 BTT 代幣證券發行，透過各種促銷活動和名人代言針對美國投資者。 SEC 尋求返還非法收入、罰款和損害賠償，這些收入可能超過涉嫌未註冊證券銷售所產生收入的 300%。

In his response, Sun maintains that Tron and BitTorrent are legitimate technology platforms that promote content sharing and do not constitute securities offerings. He claims that the initial coin offerings (ICOs) for TRX and BTT were conducted "entirely overseas," despite ample evidence suggesting otherwise.

Sun 在回應中堅稱，Tron 和 BitTorrent 是促進內容共享的合法技術平台，不構成證券發行。他聲稱 TRX 和 BTT 的首次代幣發行（ICO）「完全在海外」進行，儘管有大量證據表明事實並非如此。

Sun's motion to dismiss the lawsuit relies heavily on the argument that the SEC's jurisdiction does not extend to Tron and BitTorrent's activities outside the United States. He contends that both platforms have a global reach and do not specifically target American investors.

Sun 駁回訴訟的動議在很大程度上依賴於這樣的論點，即 SEC 的管轄權不適用於 Tron 和 BitTorrent 在美國境外的活動。他認為，這兩個平台都具有全球影響力，並非專門針對美國投資者。

However, this assertion contradicts the fact that BitTorrent is a household name in the US and that both Tron and BitTorrent have substantial English-language social media followings, with Sun himself having 3.5 million followers on Twitter. Additionally, Sun's own actions, such as paying for American celebrity endorsements of TRX and BTT, cast doubt on his claim that the offerings were not intended to reach US investors.

然而，這一說法與 BitTorrent 在美國家喻戶曉的事實相矛盾，而且 Tron 和 BitTorrent 都擁有大量英語社交媒體粉絲，孫宇晨本人在 Twitter 上擁有 350 萬粉絲。此外，Sun 自己的行為，例如支付美國名人代言 TRX 和 BTT 的費用，讓人對他聲稱這些產品並非旨在吸引美國投資者的說法產生懷疑。

The SEC's complaint specifically cites celebrities Austin Mahone, with 8.6 million followers on Twitter, and Soulja Boy, with 5.3 million followers on Twitter, as having promoted TRX and BTT on behalf of Sun and his companies.

SEC 的投訴特別引用了在 Twitter 上擁有 860 萬粉絲的名人 Austin Mahone 和在 Twitter 上擁有 530 萬粉絲的 Soulja Boy 代表 Sun 及其公司推廣 TRX 和 BTT。

Despite the allegations against him, Sun has maintained a conspicuous absence from US soil for several years, a move that has fueled speculation about his motives.

儘管受到指控，孫宇晨多年來一直明顯缺席美國領土，此舉引發了人們對他動機的猜測。

Legal experts have expressed skepticism about Sun's defense strategy. Securities law expert Howard Fischer noted that the SEC has successfully pursued similar cases against other cryptocurrency companies that claimed to operate outside the US.

法律專家對Sun公司的辯護策略表示懷疑。證券法專家霍華德費雪指出，美國證券交易委員會已成功對其他聲稱在美國境外運營的加密貨幣公司提起類似訴訟。

"The SEC has been very effective in pursuing these types of cases," Fischer said. "They have a broad reach and can go after anyone who is selling unregistered securities."

「美國證券交易委員會在追查此類案件方面非常有效，」費雪說。 “他們的影響範圍很廣，可以追捕任何出售未註冊證券的人。”

The outcome of the SEC's lawsuit against Sun and his companies remains uncertain. The court will need to weigh the evidence presented by both sides and determine whether the defendants violated US securities laws.

美國證券交易委員會對 Sun 及其公司提起的訴訟的結果仍不確定。法院需要權衡雙方提供的證據，並確定被告是否違反了美國證券法。

The case has significant implications for the broader cryptocurrency industry, as it represents a major test of the SEC's authority to regulate digital asset offerings. If the SEC prevails, it could set a precedent for the agency to pursue similar actions against other crypto companies, potentially affecting the industry's growth and regulatory landscape.

該案對更廣泛的加密貨幣行業具有重大影響，因為它是對 SEC 監管數位資產產品權威的重大考驗。如果美國證券交易委員會獲勝，它可能會為該機構對其他加密貨幣公司採取類似行動開創先例，從而可能影響該行業的成長和監管環境。