2026-01-08 05:22:47

The Solana ecosystem has recently encountered a major issue. The US law firm Burwick Law has filed a lawsuit against Pump.fun and entities like Solana Labs, accusing them of engaging in activities that violate the (RICO) Anti-Racketeering Act.

This is not a minor dispute — the lawsuit directly points to serious charges of "racketeering," indicating that the issue has escalated to the federal level. For Solana, which has recently gained popularity through ecosystem prosperity, this is undoubtedly a compliance stress test.

From the perspective of Pump.fun's token launch platform features, regulators and legal professionals have been paying close attention to whether the operational models of such projects pose risks. This lawsuit could become a turning point for the industry — many on-chain applications are watching the progress of this case.

How will the SOL price and market sentiment react? It depends on the specific details of the subsequent lawsuit and regulatory stance. In the short term, project teams and investors within the ecosystem are certainly closely monitoring this development.

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ProtocolRebel

· 01-11 04:45

RICO again? Solana might be in for a beating this time --- Pump.fun has long needed regulation, and this time it finally arrived --- Federal intervention, SOL's good days might be over --- With regulation coming, everyone is at risk of being implicated, even ecosystem projects --- Now Solana has to prove it's not a black market exchange --- RICO shows you what real trouble is; it's not just about price fluctuations --- Pump.fun's operational model is indeed a bit aggressive; this time they crossed the line --- Holders will have to endure in the short term, but long-term depends on how the verdict comes out --- Compliance stress test? To put it bluntly, it's just being forced to whitewash --- On-chain applications are being scrutinized; if this case loses, the industry will have to reset --- Solana's reputation was already poor, and now there's no hope of a comeback

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AirdropAutomaton

· 01-11 03:32

Here it comes, RICO's secret weapon really is unmatched, Pump.fun might be doomed this time --- Once again, the legal team steps in, SOL is really in some danger this round --- Compliance stress test? This isn't a test, it's directly taken to court --- While watching the show, we also need to reflect. These types of platforms indeed have too many risk points --- Short-term dumping and long-term reshuffling? I think both might happen --- If Pump.fun really gets into trouble, the entire ecosystem's credibility will take a hit

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DeFiVeteran

· 01-10 01:29

Here we go again, the RICO lawsuit... SOL is about to be screwed over. However, pump.fun has long been under scrutiny, as that platform hasn't done anything good. Federal intervention, this time it's not going to work. Let's wait and see what happens next; it might really be a turning point. SOL will drop in the short term; who would dare to play now?

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RektButStillHere

· 01-08 05:43

Damn, Pump.fun is really done now --- RICO felony? Solana is being watched by the feds --- Once this lawsuit comes out, SOL will plummet. Let's see how it plays out --- It's Pump.fun again. I always said this platform would get into trouble sooner or later --- Wow, the ecosystem is so prosperous it's being sued, turning into a stress test, huh --- Regulation is really here. Everyone on the chain should take a look --- Pump.fun dragging SOL down, this could very well reverse, brothers --- The feds are taking action, this time it's serious --- In the short term, everyone is watching the trend. Is SOL panicking or not? --- A charge like RICO is going to cause an explosion in the industry

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BearMarketBuyer

· 01-08 05:41

Here comes again, the RICO charge is such a powerful weapon... Pump.fun is really in big trouble this time --- If SOL drops, I’ll buy the dip. Sometimes, that’s actually an opportunity --- How did Solana Labs get dragged into this? Feels like the plaintiffs are just shooting in the dark --- Wait, what exactly are they accusing? Is the token launch itself illegal or is there an issue with the operation method? --- Compliance stress test... sounds nice, but it’s actually just waiting to be exploited --- Short-term panic selling is just for fools; history always plays out like this --- The progress of the lawsuit is the key; it’s too early to draw conclusions now --- I just want to know how much impact this will have on other projects in the ecosystem --- With the RICO card out, other platforms should also be on alert --- Anyway, I’m not selling my SOL. In a bear market, many forget their manners, haha

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ProbablyNothing

· 01-08 05:40

Oh no, Pump.fun really exploded this time --- Once the RICO case came out, the entire Sol ecosystem was panicking --- Compliance is something that will eventually have to be paid for --- In the short term, it really depends on how the court rules, but it feels like Solana has suffered quite a blow --- Pump.fun's model was already controversial, now it's probably nailed shut --- Why is it always these meme platforms causing trouble... --- Federal lawsuits are no joke, SOL will probably drop --- A group of on-chain whales are definitely dumping now haha --- Regulation is really coming, some people have been saying it would happen for a long time --- Burwick Law's move this time is like a wake-up call for the industry

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RektRecorder

· 01-08 05:37

Oh my goodness, Pump.fun really screwed over SOL this time. The charge of RICO is no joke.

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OnlyUpOnly

· 01-08 05:32

Now Solana is going to get criticized. RICO's heavy hammer really makes it unplayable. Pump.fun is indeed a bit wild. This time, it might be heavily regulated and cleaned up. Is SOL going to drop this time? Or has the negative news already been digested? This is a federal lawsuit level, and it's not a small dispute this time. Just surviving the RICO charges is considered a win. Thinking about it gives me a headache.

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