Official Statement from ZKSync
In light of recent actions initiated by U.S. regulatory bodies, including the Department of the Treasury and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ZKSync confirms that it has been notified of ongoing investigations into activities involving zkEVM-based applications accessible by U.S. users.
Furthermore, preliminary notices have indicated the potential for sanctions and enforcement actions against certain entities operating within the ZKSync ecosystem, alleging violations of U.S. securities laws, AML/KYC compliance, and sanctions evasion.
While ZKSync operates as a decentralized protocol, we acknowledge that these developments may impact user access, liquidity provision, and developer operations within the U.S. jurisdiction.
Effective immediately, ZKSync is:
Engaging with external legal and compliance teams to address regulatory inquiries.
Advising U.S.-based projects and users to pause high-risk DeFi and bridge-related activities pending further clarification.
Initiating discussions with major partners and infrastructure providers to assess exposure and ensure protocol integrity.
ZKSync remains committed to transparency and to the security of its ecosystem.
Further updates will be issued as material information becomes available.
This is an ongoing legal matter, and we urge all users and partners to exercise heightened caution during this period.