Regarding the MEV operation case that sparked industry-wide discussion, the latest developments have arrived. The U.S. prosecutors recently opposed the amicus curiae submitted by the DeFi Education Fund, citing that the document lacks direct relevance to the case and that its main legal arguments have already been dismissed by the court.

This case involves two brothers who profited $25 million through Ethereum MEV-related operations. Interestingly, the case has been quite tumultuous—initially, the jury was unable to reach a consensus, resulting in a mistrial. However, the prosecution did not give up and has applied for a retrial in the Southern District of New York.

According to the latest litigation schedule, the retrial is planned to commence before the end of February 2026. This means that the legal regulatory issues surrounding MEV will continue to be weighed and debated within the U.S. judicial system. For the cryptocurrency community, the verdict in such cases often provides important reference points for defining the legal boundaries of future DeFi operations.

Interestingly, the proactive stance taken by the prosecution also reflects the current level of attention the U.S. judicial system is giving to MEV issues. Regardless of the final ruling, this case will become a significant legal milestone in the development of the Ethereum ecosystem.